Beech stands in the gap during funding crisis
Friday, February 7, 2025
Eighteen non-profits in Philadelphia received a boost when The Beech Companies, Inc. recently awarded $25,000 in small program grants through its Alston-Beech Foundation. T
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What Barra Foundation has learned from dipping a toe into mission investing
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
The Barra Foundation shares advice for other foundations interested in getting started with mission investing.
Eight Heads Are Better Than One
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
As one of eight funders who partnered to deliver a half-day workshop for their grantees, Diana Doherty shares valuable lessons about the challenges and benefits of funder collaboration.
Philadelphia Receives $5 Million in JPMorgan Chase’s AdvancingCities Challenge
Thursday, October 8, 2020
... It will also provide technical assistance, professional networking and other capacity-building efforts for diverse ...
Health Department Announces Significant Contributions to the Philly Joy Bank from the William Penn Foundation and Spring Point Partners
Monday, March 20, 2023
Contributions from William Penn Foundation and Spring Point Partners will support the activities of the Philly Joy Bank, a pilot program of the Philadelphia Community Action Network (CAN) a collective impact stakeholder group focused on reducing racial disparities in infant mortality.
Growing the Mission-Aligned Investing Ecosystem: Reflections from September 16
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
On September 16, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, ImpactPHL and Mission Investors Exchanged convened foundations, advisors, and partners to explore how mission-aligned investing can take deeper root in our region. The conversation underscored that this work is both urgent and achievable when done collectively.
Philanthropy's Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
Monday, March 2, 2020
As COVID-19 continues impact our lives and communities, we are compiling information on the philanthropic response and emerging opportunities for funders to take action.
Aid for Ukraine
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Information regarding the philanthropic response to the crisis in Ukraine.
Your board isn’t diverse enough
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
A new study from BoardSource found board diversity hasn't improved in the past two decades, but two local foundations - Seybert and Leeway - are taking steps to make their boards more representative of those they serve.
Building on Arthur Evans' Legacy: Next Steps For Behavioral Health In Philadelphia
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Scattergood Foundation president Joe Pyle urges Philadelphia to build on the accomplishments of Dr. Arthur Evans, who is stepping down after 12 years as Commissioner of the Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.
Unprecedented program aims to ‘Rebuild’ Philadelphia, serve as national community investment model
Monday, October 2, 2017
... a three-day period conference attendees were presented networking opportunities, hundreds of education sessions and ...
Kenney names new board to oversee Mayor's Fund
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Philanthropy Network executive director Sidney Hargro among nine new appointees to the board of the Mayor's Fund for Philadelphia.
On the Table Philly returns for 2018
Thursday, September 20, 2018
The Philadelphia Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation are once again partnering to bring On the Table to Greater Philadelphia.
OPINION | Instead of blaming government for Philly’s poverty problems, we must band together
Monday, October 1, 2018
Via Philly.com | By Bill Golderer, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Citizens Bank Teams with LISC Across Workforce Development Initiatives
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Citizens Bank announced funding to expand the impact of LISC Financial Opportunity Centers in three cities, including Philadelphia, fueling programs that help people train for jobs in growth industries and move from entry-level positions to career pathways.
Foundations Community Partnership Board Approves 21 Grant Awards Totaling $165,000 to Benefit Bucks Non-Profits
Monday, January 14, 2019
The Philadelphia Foundation Announces On The Table Philly “Activate” Mini-Grants
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
The Philadelphia Foundation announced 43 projects selected for $1,000 “Activate” mini-grants to help transform ideas generated during last year’s On the Table Philly into tangible initiatives that will improve the Greater Philadelphia region.
A digital effort to fight hunger in Montgomery County
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Antihunger agencies helped create online ordering from food pantries to help people overcome some of the barriers to access, including limited hours, the stigma of lining up for charitable food, difficulty finding adequate transportation, and physical disabilities.
The Brandywine Health Foundation Announces Over $800,000 In Grants to Non-Profits Serving Greater Coatesville
Monday, February 11, 2019
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently distributed 30 grants totaling $834,000, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in 2002 to more than $17.5 million.
William Penn Foundation awards $11.8 million in Arts & Culture funding
Thursday, May 30, 2019
William Penn Foundation announced $11.8 million in unrestricted operating support for 35 arts and culture organizations in the Philadelphia region.