Foundations that fund organizations in Philadelhpia, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Philadelhpia nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $138K to Philadelhpia organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Philadelhpia around $25K. 2 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Philadelhpia
- $138K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in PA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Philadelhpia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Zweig Charitable Foundation | Washington Crossing, PA | 1 | $110K | $110K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Efm Foundation | Newtown Square, PA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | 16,000sponsor student9,000 general operating expense |
| Flowers Family Foundation | Lexington, SC | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Honor Birthday for Brain Cancer; Right On Fight On Services |
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 Philadelhpia, Pennsylvania?
Jeanne Zweig Charitable Foundation, The Efm Foundation, Flowers Family Foundation reported grants to Philadelhpia 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 Philadelhpia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.