Foundations that fund organizations in Philadelpha, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Philadelpha nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $133K to Philadelpha organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Philadelpha around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Philadelpha
- $133K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in PA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Philadelpha organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctos Foundation | Wayzata, MN | 2 | $70K | $35K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| E Murdoch Family Foundation | Newtown Square, PA | 9 | $42K | $1,000 | Yes | General donation |
| Joseph Robert Foundation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| Federici Family Foundation | Martinsville, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable Contribution |
| Steinlauf-Schriger Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To support organizations charitable programs |
| Helen & Herman Gimbel Charity Fund Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
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 Philadelpha, Pennsylvania?
Arctos Foundation, E Murdoch Family Foundation, Joseph Robert Foundation Inc, Federici Family Foundation, Steinlauf-Schriger Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Philadelpha 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 Philadelpha. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.