Philadelphia Foundation

Organization Overview

Philadelphia Foundation is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Philadelphia Foundation employed 41 individuals. This organization is an itermediate organization (such as a geographic headquarters) for a national or regional group of organizations. Philadelphia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Philadelphia Foundation generated $72.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $61.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Philadelphia Foundation has awarded 6,945 individual grants totaling $292,483,722. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL & CIVIC VITALITY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SEE SCHEDULE O.1. CIVIC LEADERSHIP: WE LEAD AND PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL FUNDERS AS WELL AS ORGANIZATIONS LOCALLY AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THESE RELATIONSHIPS BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO DISCUSS THE COMMON GOOD, AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF THOSE IN NEED, HIGHLIGHT EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS AND GALVANIZE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY. 2. GRANTMAKING AND PROGRAMS: WE DEPLOY PHILANTHROPIC DOLLARS TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE FORM OF GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS, ADHERING TO THE DIRECTION AND/OR DISCRETION ENTRUSTED TO US BY OUR DONORS. DISCRETIONARY GRANTS ADDRESS BROAD COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND OPPORTUNITIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THEM. MOST DISCRETIONARY GRANTS ARE IN THE FORM OF UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 3. ENGAGED PHILANTHROPY: WE SERVE AS THE VEHICLE FOR PHILANTHROPIC GIVING IN THE COMMUNITY, OFFERING SEVERAL TYPES OF LIFETIME AND LEGACY GIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS, NONPROFITS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON THEIR CUSTOMIZED STRATEGIC GIVING PLANS. THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION ADDRESSED URGENT NEEDS ACROSS THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION IN 2022, MAKING OVER $63.8M IN GRANTS FROM ITS FUNDS AND THOSE OF ITS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO SERVE AS A KEY CIVIC LEADER IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY, ADDRESS GUN VIOLENCE THROUGH THE CIVIC COALITION TO SAVE LIVES, AND INVEST IN THE RESILIENCY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVICE THE REGION'S MOST MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Xplora Search Group Inc
Contracted Services
$286,845
Attolon Consulting
Contracted Services
$244,755
Athena Global Advisors Inc
Consulting Services
$200,000
Montgomery Mccracken
Legal Services
$180,328
Crewcial Partners Llc
Consulting Services
$196,313
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$390,388
Government grants $428,637
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$31,180,016
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,114,375
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$31,999,041
Total Program Service Revenue$778,481
Investment income $11,964,670
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $156,918
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $27,785,538
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $72,684,648

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Philadelphia Foundation has awarded $37,371,702 in support to 634 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

1199 SEIU EMPLOYER CHILD CARE CORPORATION

PURPOSE: THE CHILDCARE CORP

$10,000

1199 SEIU HOME CARE INDUSTRY EDUCATION FUND

PURPOSE: THE CHILDCARE CORP

$10,000

ABINGTON HEALTH FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUND

$10,000

ABINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$8,848

ABORTION CARE NETWORK

PURPOSE: HIGHEST NEED

$25,000

ABORTION LIBERATION FUND OF PA

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$150,000
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