Foundations that fund organizations in Philadlephia, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Philadlephia nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $1.9M to Philadlephia organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Philadlephia around $7,500. 9 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Philadlephia
- $1.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in PA
- 82%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Philadlephia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis W Sullivan Foundation 0660-02-18 | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $1.7M | $1.7M | Preselected only | Education |
| Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation | Rahway, NJ | 1 | $150K | $150K | Yes | Contribution provided |
| The Arcadia Foundation | Norristown, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | No restrictions |
| Leo Model Foundation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Public radio and television in philadelphia area |
| The Joey Pozzuolo Family Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Educational |
| Samuel Tabas Family Foundation | Haverford, PA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Exempt use |
| Joseph Robert Foundation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Children crafts activities |
| Future Standard Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation | Lehighton, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Ravitz Family Foundation C/O Brett Ravitz | Cherry Hill, NJ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Mayer Family Foundation | New Hope, PA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | general operating |
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 Philadlephia, Pennsylvania?
Francis W Sullivan Foundation 0660-02-18, Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation, The Arcadia Foundation, Leo Model Foundation Inc, The Joey Pozzuolo Family Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Philadlephia 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 Philadlephia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.