William Penn Foundation, Philly’s biggest foundation focused solely on the city, is changing what it funds
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Leadership of the foundation is undergoing a generational shift.
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An emergency COVID-19 fund in Delco fights to feed the newly needy in the ’burbs
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The Foundation for Delaware County's COVID-19 Response Fund is helping to provide immediate food aid and other services for county residents hit hard by the coronavirus panedmic.
Philly groups offer $9 million in funding for nonprofits celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial aims to support local programs to commemorate the country's 250th birthday.
Carrolle Perry Devonish, former director of the Philadelphia Foundation and celebrated philanthropy expert, has died at 85
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
She "walked the talk of diversity ensuring that the entire community was represented at every level," colleagues said in a tribute.
Pennsylvania establishes blueprint for successful collegiate recovery programs
Thursday, September 22, 2022
... have a higher average GPA than the general student body and are reported to have higher than average graduation ...
The Fund for The School District of Philadelphia Awards Grants Designed to Increase Projects in STEM and Inspire Black, Latinx and Female Students
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The Fund for The School District of Philadelphia has announced 16 winning public-school projects that will receive grant funding for programming aimed at introducing Black, Latinx and female students to potential careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
National Philanthropic Trust Donor-Recommended Grants to Charities Surpass $5.53 Billion During Fiscal Year 2022
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
... with service dogs, support building of mind and body of at-risk youth, repair vital infrastructure and ...
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.
Opinion | As Philly’s historical organizations struggle, partnerships are key by Nadya K. Shmavonian
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Nadya Shmavonian, director of the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund, argues that the sustainability of vital services and community assets is threatened by the weakened financial health of nonprofits, and it is in our collective interest to identify and support innovative solutions that support the longterm viability of these important organizations.
Philadelphia's Lenfests receive Carnegie Medal for their extraordinary philanthropy
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest and seven other recipients accepted the 2017 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy.
Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. (HAFI) receives national award for innovative partnership
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
The Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. (HAFI) is among seven recipients of the 2020 Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships that recognizes innovative partnerships between foundations and government that have been critical in transforming communities and improving the quality of life for low-and moderate-income residents across the country.
Saint-Gobain gives $700K of love to LOVE Park
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Saint-Gobain will donate $700,000 in cash and construction resources to the new Welcome Center.
PAHWF Announces Annual Health & Wellness Conference
Monday, June 11, 2018
Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation’s (PAHWF) will host its annual health and wellness conference, Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Institute (HBHM), on August 7.
Asian Americans United
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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New director of Philly Cultural Fund has a message for the next mayor
Monday, April 3, 2023
... didn’t want to leave home. I wanted to find myself in my body and in my language on stages here.” CONTINUE READING ...
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.
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’ Hosts "Yes, All Women!" Dialogue
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
... media, including Dove and Procter and Gamble ads on body image and racial tension in America; the President’s ...
The Alliance for Health Equity Invests $225,000 over two years in Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc. at Chester County (OIC) for the Coatesville Homelessness and Unemployment Collective
Friday, December 17, 2021
... of issues. Collective Impact is also very much an evolving body whose effectiveness is being accelerated as the growing ...
H.F. "Gerry" Lenfest | 1930-2018
Monday, August 6, 2018
Gerry Lenfest, regional leader and philanthropist, dies at the age 88.
Mighty Writers El Futuro Kennett
Monday, December 13, 2021
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