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The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off Cohort Two of The Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute

Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute Cohort Two Funders
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Coatesville, Pennsylvania -  On January 24th, The Alliance for Health Equity launched its second cohort of the Nonprofit ... These organizations are: 2 Fish & 5 Loaves Chester County History Center Chester County Futures Crime Victims ... by these Chester County funders: Chester County Community Foundation, The Fund for Women and Girls, Nelson Foundation, ...

The Barr, Kresge, and William Penn Foundations Introduce $13M Funding Collaborative

The Cuture and Community Power Fund
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Press release via William Penn Foundation In 2021, the Barr, Kresge, and William Penn ... in five cities have received unrestricted, multiyear awards based on their long-term commitment to supporting ...

Forman Arts Initiative and Philadelphia Foundation Launch Art Works, A New Grant Program to Support Arts and Culture in Greater Philadelphia

Forman Art Works
Friday, March 26, 2021
Press release via Philadelphia Foundation PHILADELPHIA, PA (3/25/ 2021) – Forman Arts ... are launching Art Works, a new $3 million grant program for community-based organizations and emerging artists. Art ... by its donors and makes over 1,000 grants and scholarship awards each year. To learn more visit  www.philafound.org. ...
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City of Philadelphia, in Partnership with the MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge, Announces Second Round of Microgrants for Criminal Justice Reform

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
... of Philadelphia announced a second round of microgrants for organizations involved in criminal justice reform work across the City. The over $200,000 in microgrant funding is made possible through a partnership with the MacArthur Foundation and a $2.275 million grant awarded to the City as ...
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Independence Public Media Foundation Welcomes Seven New Board Members

IPMF new board members 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
... February 4, 2025 – The Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) welcomes seven new members to its board of ... in support of the foundation’s mission to move resources for media and media-making owned and led by communities ... with communities typically excluded from philanthropy. Over 60 applications were received, and the seven new board ...
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Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $800,000 in 2023 Community Voices Grants

IPMF Community Voices 2023 - Save Chinatown
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
News release via Independence Public Media Foundation PHILADELPHIA, August 15, 2023—The Independence ... be part of a vibrant media ecosystem. It is critical for us to listen to our community partners as they determine ... where Philadelphia youth organizers learn who holds power over the media we consume and how media shapes the narratives ...
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City Announces $1 Million Investment in Organizations Developing Innovative Workforce Solutions

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Four organizations awarded $1 million from Workforce Solutions Grant for innovative solutions to support un- and under-employed ...

Foundations Community Partnership Launches #FCPresents Series to Help Strengthen Non-Profit Sector

Foundations Community Partnership
Thursday, May 25, 2023
... series to help strengthen the non-profit sector in Bucks County, Pa. Complementing its FCP Conversations Online ... fundraising tactics and making them approachable for small, community-based non-profit organizations. Tony ... Partnerships at the Travis Manion Foundation, and Dr. Patricia Stern Smallacombe , Associate ...
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With $16 million gift, gay causes get a big boost

Friday, October 20, 2017
... announced that he has gifted them to the Philadelphia Foundation , which will in turn sell them and place the proceeds in an endowment. The expected $16 million from the sale plus cash will join Heifetz’s ... and it will change LGBT advocacy in this region not just for decades, but for all time,” said State Rep. Brian K. ...
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The Alliance for Health Equity Releases $657,500 in Grants to Greater Coatesville Nonprofit and Grassroots Organizations

Better Tomorrows
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
... Innovation Fund (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) - The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance) is proud to release $620,000 in support over two years to eight registered 501(c)3 grassroots and ... mental health and K -12th Grade education include: Chester County Futures & Arts Holding Hands and Hearts to receive ...

Philadelphia Foundation Fund Supports Community-based Programs in Northwest Philadelphia

East Mt Airy Neighbors
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
... Airy Neighbors (EMAN) Community Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $69,700 in ... were invited to submit Letters of Interest (LOI) to apply for the EMAN grants. Following a review, a select group of ...

The Sarah Ralston Foundation Announces Successful Inaugural Year Funding Nonprofits that Serve Philadelphia’s Aging Population

The Sarah Ralston Foundation logo
Monday, January 29, 2024
Elders sixty and over represent 20% of Philadelphia’s population – a total ... 2022 American Community Survey, illustrate the urgent need for resources and programs that provide care, housing, food ... to age safely and with joy and dignity.
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Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Council Partners with Philadelphia Foundation

Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Council
Friday, November 22, 2019
... Council (GPCVC) is now partnering with the Philadelphia Foundation to help strategically guide corporate volunteerism ... at RevZilla and a GPCVC Co-Chair. “We are thrilled for the chance to align with the Philadelphia Foundation’s ... by its donors and makes over 1,000 grants and scholarship awards each year. To learn more, visit philafound.org . ...
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy Unveils Ambitious Growth Plan To Put National Spotlight On Social Sector, Become Nonprofit

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
... by The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc., a private, for-profit company. “The Chronicle of Philanthropy is ... and practical advice to nonprofit professionals, foundation executives, board members, development staff, and ... Philanthropy took its first step in this expanded mission over the past year through a  collaboration  with the ...
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What Barra Foundation has learned from dipping a toe into mission investing

Wednesday, August 9, 2017
...  | by  Julie Zeglen In the past year and a half, the foundation has employed two new investing strategies. Here's ... grant or invest out. Kind McKenna, the outspoken advocate for innovative funding models that she is, was frustrated by ... with a grant in 2015 . Why would a foundation offer a loan over a grant? “Grants can’t solve all the challenges that ...

Homeless Assistance Fund Inc. announces over $400k in grants

Thursday, August 8, 2024
... (HAFI) approved grants in support of eight organizations for their work with individuals and families experiencing ... homelessness in Philadelphia as they transition back to permanent housing. These grants will collectively provide $420,000 in support over two years. For more information on HAFI, contact ...
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The Philadelphia Foundation Hosts Inspiring Exhibition of Art Created by Individuals Living with Dementia

Monday, September 10, 2018
Press release via The Philadelphia Foundation PHILADELPHIA, PA (9/10/2018) – The Philadelphia ... large weavings. The banners and weavings will be offered for sale. About the Exhibition Title: “It Feels like ... by its donors and makes over 1,000 grants and scholarship awards each year. To learn more, visit  www.philafound.org . ...
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Ralston Center Announces the Launch of The Sarah Ralston Foundation

Friday, January 13, 2023
... nonprofit organization is relaunching as The Sarah Ralston Foundation. The Foundation’s focus is on funding nonprofits ... care and housing; prevent isolation;  provide care for behavioral and mental health issues; support caregivers; ... for aging adults across the entire city of Philadelphia County.” The transformation involved the sale of Ralston ...
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Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation Celebrates 15 Years

Wednesday, August 15, 2018
... 14, 2018, Pottstown, PA - Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation (PAHWF) is celebrating 15 years of grant making by ... and wellness initiatives it has funded across the tri-county area. The 15 th anniversary celebrations will also ... grantees who have worked diligently to serve as catalysts for thousands of people to make positive health changes in ...
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Every Voice, Every Vote grants $2.875 million to 71 Philadelphia media and community organizations to expand access to civic news and information

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
... organizations have been awarded a total of $2.875 million by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, which manages Every Voice, Every Vote. ... Vote in 2024 and 2025 is provided by the William Penn  Foundation with additional funding from The Lenfest Institute ...
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