Philadelphia Foundation

The Philadelphia Foundation has been around since 1918, providing a conduit for the charitable contributions of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties’ public spirited donors. Its mission is to make the non-​profit organizations of the region stronger and more nimble in management and program operations. Nearly 900 benefactors give their money to PF to manage and distribute to worthwhile causes.
They have a rigorous approach to reviewing grant applications, and prefer to first give money to strengthen the underlying charity through consultation, strategic planning, and in house efficiencies. Thereafter, once they are satisfied the applicant has a healthy structure, they consider grants for programs and/​or general operations.
As a past president of a Bucks County non-​profit, and the current vice president of another, I trust and respect the Philadelphia Foundation to do excellent work in providing funding for the many valuable community organizations throughout the region. We have secured their expertise and funding in the past, and hope to prove capable enough to be rewarded again.
Every charity in the area should consider a visit to the PF offices on Market Street, to listen to their people describe their work and processes. It is a treasure trove of knowledge, wisdom and experience from which every non-​profit would benefit.