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William Penn Foundation, Philly’s biggest foundation focused solely on the city, is changing what it funds

Thursday, June 27, 2024
... Inquirer Change is coming to Philadelphia’s largest foundation devoted solely to giving in the region. The William Penn Foundation is instituting a broad set of changes — ...

HealthSpark Foundation Announces New Leader

Emma Hertz
Friday, November 4, 2022
Emma Hertz_HealthSpark 2022.jpg On behalf of HealthSpark Foundation’s Board of Directors, Joel Johnson, Board Chair, ... is pleased to announce Emma Hertz as the foundation’s new CEO and President, effective December 5, 2022. Emma was ... degree from Bates College.  HealthSpark Foundation Announces New Leader ...
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Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards

Food Equity
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
... Injury Prevention and the Reinvestment Fund announced nine new awards as part of the Philadelphia Food Justice ... operates Life Do Grow (LDG) Urban Farm and Neighborhood Creative Commons in North Philly. With support from PFJI, ... at reinvestment.com . Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards ...

Independence Foundation Announces CEO’s Retirement

Susan Sherman
Thursday, July 11, 2024
... July 2024] It is with mixed emotions that the Independence Foundation Board of Directors announces the upcoming retirement of Susan Sherman, who will ... of Nursing. Dr. Antonia Villarruel, Dean of Nursing at Penn Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, stated “Susan has ...
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation Institute for Health Equity grant expands Penn Medicine and CHOP’s Alliance of Minority Physicians

Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Press release via Independence Blue Cross Foundation The Independence Blue Cross Foundation announced a ... and founder and faculty advisor for AMP. “Through this new AMP initiative, we are seeking to utilize evidence-based ... Cross Foundation Institute for Health Equity grant expands Penn Medicine and CHOP’s Alliance of Minority Physicians ...
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Union Benevolent Association Announces New Grantmaking Strategy Focused on Strengthening Communities

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
... Monique Curry-Mims, Executive Director of UBA. “This new approach allows us to deepen our impact by building ... The Union Benevolent Association (UBA) is a private foundation dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable and ... at monique@ubaphilly.org . Union Benevolent Association Announces New Grantmaking Strategy Focused on Strengthening ...
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Foundations Community Partnership Dedicates Grant Cycle to “New” Nonprofits

Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Executive Director Jennifer Martin
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
... has been at the core of our grantmaking since 2007.” PYS Grants totaling $36,000 were awarded to the following non-profit organizations: Barn Nature Center Foundation ($4,500) – to provide at-risk youth with the ... Community Partnership Dedicates Grant Cycle to “New” Nonprofits ...
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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 ... media narrative about the local news desert of Camden, New Jersey, and replace it with an integrated, robust ... equity and justice. Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $800,000 in 2023 Community Voices Grants ...
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Chester County Community Foundation announces capacity building grant opportunity

Chester County Community Foundation
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
... 2023): For almost 30 years, the Chester County Community Foundation has served as Chester County’s premier vehicle ... planning. We want to help strengthen the nonprofit communities in Chester County through this financial ... .      Chester County Community Foundation announces capacity building grant opportunity ...
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The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and the Arts and Culture Task Force Launch $1 Million Illuminate the Arts Grant

OACCE
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
... small and mid-size nonprofit arts organizations, and small creative enterprises are invited to apply.   PHILADELPHIA ... Philadelphia’s creative sector and support disadvantaged communities, particularly Philadelphia’s Black and Brown ... the Illuminate the Arts Grants came from City Council’s New Normal Budget Act as an investment to address racial ...

City announces first round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund grant recipients

Kensington Community Resilience Fund
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
... Gonzalez, President of HACE, noted the importance of this new fund to the greater Kensington community. “It was a ... of generous support from the following funders: The Douty Foundation, Scattergood Foundation, K10 Kids Foundation, ... any questions or to discuss a gift to the KCR Fund. City announces first round of the Kensington Community Resilience ...

The Rider-Pool Foundation Announces Grant Awards for Lehigh Valley Programs

The Rider-Pool Foundation
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
ALLENTOWN, PA - January 23, 2019: The Rider-Pool Foundation of Allentown recently awarded $376,000 in funding. ... and creation of a mission and vision statement within a new strategic plan. A grant of $25,000 was awarded to the ... leadership in our society.   The Rider-Pool Foundation Announces Grant Awards for Lehigh Valley Programs ...

Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $6.1 Million in Grants for 2024

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
Press Release via Independence Public Media Foundation The Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) announces $697,453 in its final grants for the year. The ... Fund and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey to support the Regional Pooled Wellness Fund. The ...
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Philadelphia Foundation Announces $2.9 Million in Grants to Nearly 100 Nonprofit Organizations

Philadelphia Foundation
Thursday, December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024 -Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Foundation has announced a significant funding initiative, ... and Burlington counties, will greatly benefit from these new funds. “Philadelphia Foundation is proud to announce ... complete list of grant recipients, Philadelphia Foundation Announces $2.9 Million in Grants to Nearly 100 Nonprofit ...

The Presser Foundation Announces More Than $332,000 in Special Project Grants for Music Organizations

Friday, October 25, 2024
Press release The Presser Foundation is pleased to announce new Special Project single-year and multi-year grants, ... a full list of grant recipients. The Presser Foundation Announces More Than $332,000 in Special Project Grants for ...
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Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $2.6 Million in Media-Making and Digital Equity Grants to 33 Projects and Organizations

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
... December 15, 2021 – The Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) announces $2.6 million in its final round of grants for 2021. ... Independence Public Media Foundation funds and supports creative, community-centered media and media making across ...

Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces Gabriela Sanchez as its new Executive Director

Gabriela Sanchez
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
... announce Gabriela Serena Sanchez as the organization’s new executive director, effective April 3, 2023. Sanchez will ... GALAEI David Acosta Revolutionary Award (2017), Knight Foundation Emerging City Champions Fellowship (2018) and ... caralyn@philaculturalfund.org Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces Gabriela Sanchez as its new Executive Director ...
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