Chester County Funders Unite to Provide COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
... matter so their legacy philanthropy makes a difference now and forever. The Community Foundation holds nearly $70 ...
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Seeking to Build Community, Philadelphia Invests $500M in Recreational Spaces
Friday, September 22, 2017
Supported by a record $100 million grant from the William Penn Foundation, Philadelphia launched a high-profile, mayor-backed, seven-year, $500 million initiative called “Rebuild” to revitalize neighborhood parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, and libraries across the city.
PHL COVID-19 Fund Provides Rapid Response to Community: $7.3M Distributed to Nearly 200 Nonprofits in Three Weeks
Thursday, April 23, 2020
More than $2.5 million allocated to 72 regional nonprofits in third round distributions, including many serving high-risk older adult populations.
City Awards $200K to Community Organizations to Support Criminal Justice Reform
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
... grant year, the Office of Criminal Justice will provide networking opportunities, capacity building training ...
Knight Foundation taps news media trailblazer Maribel Perez Wadsworth as new president and CEO
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Wadsworth to succeed Alberto Ibargüen, who announced his retirement in March 2023 after 18 years leading the foundation.
The Brandywine Health Foundation announces over $800,000 in grants to organizations serving the greater Coatesville community
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
The Brandywine Health Foundation has announced 30 grants totaling $824,000, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in 2002 to more than $16.5 million.
The Philadelphia Foundation and Catchafire Announce Partnership to Provide Volunteer Skills to Greater Philadelphia Nonprofits
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Skills-based volunteers to provide free capacity building support.
Philly parents, don't leave the city when your kids reach school age | Opinion
Friday, March 23, 2018
William Penn Foundation program director for Great Learning Elliot Weinbaum urges parents to visit their neighborhood schools and see the great teaching happening in Philadelphia's public schools before deciding to leave the city in search of something better.
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’ Grants Allocation Committee Awards $219,000 in Grants
Monday, June 18, 2018
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG) has awarded $219,000 in grants to 24 non-profit organizations working to improve the lives of women and girls in Chester County.
Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Awards 22 Grants to Philadelphia Arts and Cultural Organizations
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
The Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation announced today that it will distribute $125,000 in grants to 22 Philadelphia arts and cultural organizations.
Connelly Foundation Welcomes New Senior Staff
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
The Connelly Foundation announced the appointment of Fran Burns as Chief Operating Officer and Tim Durkin as Vice President for Grantmaking.
Special Report: Corporate Philanthropy
Sunday, September 23, 2018
This special story package from the Philadelphia Inquirer spotlights how Philadelphia area businesses and nonprofits are contributing to our community.
Eagles Announce Additional $275,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Through Eagles Social Justice Fund
Thursday, December 20, 2018
The Eagles Social Justice Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation announced grants totaling $275,000 to Philadelphia-area non-profit organizations who are providing support and critical resources to address key social issues in communities.
Wells Fargo Appoints New Wells Fargo Regional Foundation Executive Director
Monday, January 14, 2019
Aishah Miller has been named the new Executive Director of The Wells Fargo Regional Foundation and the Wells Fargo Regional Community Development Corporation (CDC).
Bloomberg-Funded Efforts to Stem Pennsylvania Opioid Crisis Announced
Friday, July 12, 2019
Vital Strategies, a public health organization that helps governments strengthen their public health systems, has announced the first projects to be funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies as part of a $10 million commitment to address the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania.
Brandywine Health Foundation announces over $320K in grants to benefit greater Coatesville
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently distributed 36 grants totaling $322,340, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in 2002 to more than $18 million.
Philly Counts 2020 Action Fund Round II Grantees Announced
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
The Philly Counts 2020 Action Fund announced its second round of grants, awarding a total of $238,080 across 24 trusted organizations since the launch of the Fund just 12 weeks ago.
Foundations Community Partnership Founder Ron Bernstein to Retire
Friday, November 1, 2019
Foundations Community Partnership Founder Ron Bernstein announced his retirement effective June 30, 2020 after a forty-year career of leadership and development.
Barra Foundation Announces $520,000 in Immediate Funding
Thursday, April 2, 2020
The Barra Foundation is immediately dedicating $520,000 in grants to respond to the short-term needs of the region’s nonprofit organizations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with $50k in additional grant funds going to Food Connect to help feed those in urgent need.
Pew Announces $1M to Support Vulnerable Philadelphia-Area Residents Amid Pandemic
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The Pew Charitable Trusts announced new grants to 13 Philadelphia-area nonprofits to help address hunger, substance use disorder, and needs of frail and isolated older adults.