Foundations that fund organizations in Phiadelphia, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Phiadelphia nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $86K to Phiadelphia organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Phiadelphia around $25K. 2 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Phiadelphia
- $86K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in PA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Phiadelphia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Penobscot Fund C/O Michelle Curb | Brooklyn, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| Blue Sky Family Foundation-Ima | Chester Springs, PA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Lubert Family Foundation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Fight against hunger |
| Helen M Schiffner Scholarship Fund | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $785 | $785 | Yes | Scholarship |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Phiadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The Penobscot Fund C/O Michelle Curb, Blue Sky Family Foundation-Ima, The Lubert Family Foundation Inc, Helen M Schiffner Scholarship Fund reported grants to Phiadelphia organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Phiadelphia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.