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National Study Reports Foundations Maintained or Increased Spending in 2020; Long-Term Investment Returns Held Steady

2020 Council on Foundations–Commonfund Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations® (CCSF)
Monday, August 23, 2021
... in the 2020 Council on Foundations–Commonfund Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations® (CCSF) (the “Study”) show that ... support of their mission during the year, while many also targeted spending to specifically address needs arising from ...

YOUTHadelphia 2019 Announces $60,000 In Grants

Thursday, May 16, 2019
... ’s Youth-in-Philanthropy Committee, today announced grants totaling $60,000 to be distributed to five nonprofits ... and we look forward to seeing them grow as leaders in our community.” This marks the 15 th year YOUTHadelphia grants ... of Greater Philadelphia. PF grows effective philanthropic investment, connects individuals and institutions across ...
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Comcast RISE Investment Fund to Provide Additional $1 Million In Grants To Support Philadelphia Small Businesses

Monday, May 16, 2022
... can apply for a $10,000 grant from the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, bringing the total to $16 million in grants across the country since the program’s inception ... Alliance The Enterprise Center Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations In addition, Comcast RISE ...
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Regional Roundtable: Community Violence

Monday, August 16, 2021
10:00am - 11:00am
Video Conference
... and share what they’re hearing about needs in the community and steps they are taking to respond. These ... our first briefing on August 16th where the focus will be community violence and the work being done to restore safety ... for Criminal Justice & Public Safety Donnell Drinks , community organizer and founder, GROWN (Gaining Respect Over ...

Mission-Aligned Investing: A model for maximizing philanthropic impact and equity

Evolving ideas
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
... to address racial inequities and better support their community. Mission-aligned investing pools resources from ... we felt our responsibility was to educate and mobilize our community to act.  In 2020, we established the ... strategies Strategies to incorporate racial equity into investment strategies A shared vision and plan to activate ...

Union Benevolent Association Announces New Grantmaking Strategy Focused on Strengthening Communities

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
... shift in its grantmaking strategy. UBA will shift to a community place-based strategy and focus on strengthening ... improves the quality of life of individuals. UBA awards grants to initiatives that demonstrably improve the lives of ... organizations that are led by and accountable to the community they serve. We support the organizations that work ...
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Black Community Leaders Fund: Q&A with Philadelphia Foundation's Phil Fitzgerald

Philadelphia Foundation
Friday, May 21, 2021
PhilaFound_header.jpg Following the launch of the Black Community Leaders Fund on May 13th, we asked Philadelphia ... fewer cash reserves and are more dependent on government grants than white-led organizations. These factors can make ... helped seed the fund.  We wanted to make the most of this investment and knew we could have the most credible impact if ...

John Templeton Foundation to Invest $325 Million in Strategic Priorities

JTF Strategic Priorities
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
... effectively.” From 2019 through 2023, the Foundation’s investment in these priorities will account for 80 percent of ... the frontiers of knowledge and understanding.” The targeted priorities include the following: Cultural Evolution ...
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Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement

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Friday, April 9, 2021
... James L. Knight Foundation today announced a $2.2 million investment in nine Philadelphia projects. Knight ... support will bolster local programs that advance equitable community development and digital innovation in city ... that come from development.”  Knight Foundation’s community investments will build on the organization’s ...

Community Foundation of South Jersey Announces COVID-19 Response Fund

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
CFSJ-HIRES-logo-FINAL.png Haddonfield, NJ - The Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) announced today ... residents due to COVID-19. Phase two (2) Treatment – Grants for human service nonprofits that are modifying their ... in perpetuity. By aligning donor interests and using the investment earnings on each of its endowed funds, CFSJ makes ...
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PA is Ready! grants expand support for Immigrant communities

PA is Ready!
Monday, November 23, 2020
... across Pennsylvania. PA is Ready!  is an innovative, community-led network and participatory grantmaking fund ... Philadelphia Foundation grows effective philanthropic investment, connects individuals and institutions across ... funds established by its donors and makes over 1,000 grants and scholarship awards each year. To learn more, ...

First Round of Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund Grant Recipients Announced

Thursday, September 23, 2021
...   PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) today announced ... Equitable Recovery Fund, a partnership with Bread & Roses Community Fund to support grassroots nonprofit organizations ... that residents feel connected to.” The first round of grants, which totaled $450,000, provided $15,000 to 30 ...

New Community-Driven Grant Program Available for Community-Based Organizations

Friday, May 7, 2021
The community-driven grantmaking process will support community-based nonprofit organizations serving neighborhoods ... located in and provide services in Philadelphia. Grants of $15,000 will be made to organizations that work ...

First Round of South Jersey COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Awarded

CFSJ COVID Response Fund Round 1 Grants
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
... Twenty-three nonprofits serving South Jersey are receiving grants aimed at helping these critical organizations weather ... by COVID-19 and serve families across the region. The Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) today announced ... only the first 15 percent of requests received by the Community Foundation to date. Additional rounds will ...
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Brandywine Health Foundation Receives Grant in Support of Coatesville Food Truck Project

Coatesville Food Truck
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
... Food Truck.jpg (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) – Using a targeted regional commitment to address food insecurity, in ... priority within the region and supports inspiring positive community change. Partnering with the Brandywine Health ... importance of the Coatesville Food Truck Project in our community,” said Vanessa Briggs, president & CEO of the ...

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