Bread and Roses Community Fund
Bread & Roses Community Fund is a Philadelphia-based public charity and community foundation established in 1977. The organization functions as a multiracial and cross-class community of donors, community organizers, and allies working together to support movements for change in the Philadelphia region. The fund operates as a leading funder of racial, social, and economic justice initiatives in the area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.7M
+10.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+54.0% YoY
Grant Count
72
+30.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+17.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Bread & Roses Community Fund's mission centers on the belief in "change, not charity." The organization envisions a Philadelphia region where justice, equity, and opportunity are available to all people, and where laws and public policy reflect a commitment to delivering economic and racial justice and ending discrimination.
The fund supports movements and their leaders through fundraising, grantmaking, capacity building, and convening. Primary funding interests include:
- Racial, social, and economic justice
- Gender justice and LGBTQIA+ rights
- Climate justice organizing
- Criminal justice reform
- Community organizing and movement building
- Education, philanthropy, and human services
Grantmaking
Bread & Roses Community Fund makes grants through multiple funding tracks and initiatives:
Grant Range
Range:** Typical awards range from $5,300 to $100,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Bread & Roses Community Fund primarily funds organizations in the Philadelphia region, with grantmaking extending to Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Assets: $15,677,149
- Annual Revenue: $4,514,895
- Employees: 8 staff members (with recent growth of 10% year-over-year)
- Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization
- EIN: 23-2047297
- Charity Navigator Rating: 85% (Three-Star rating)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,677,149 | $14,167,313 | $9,287,715 |
| Revenue | $4,919,722 | $7,022,262 | $5,052,015 |
| Expenses | $3,498,901 | $3,442,012 | $3,626,198 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $448,918 | $203,151 | $440,969 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
14 open opportunities from Bread and Roses Community Fund
Bread & Roses Opportunity Fund Grant
Bread and Roses Community Fund
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Climate Justice Organizing Fund
Bread and Roses Community Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
March 6, 2027
Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track One: Capacity Building and Strategy Development Fund Grant
Bread and Roses Community Fund
Amount
US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Casa ($40,000), Human Rights Coalition ($35,000), Amistad Law Project ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Friends School Jenkintown, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Abington Monthly Meeting Jenkintown, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Abolitionist Law Center Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| About Face Veterans Against the War Grand Junction, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| ACT UP Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $12,900 |
| Amistad Law Project Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ark of Safety Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Asian Americans United Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Beyond the Bars Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Black Lives Matter Philly Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Casey Cook - Executive Director
- Jennifer Jordan & Jean Hunt - Board Co-Chairs
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASEY COOK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $157,450 |
| TRACY JONES | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/OPERATIONS | 40 | $42,733 |
| JEAN HUNT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRICE GREEN | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA PIEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| YAHYA ALAZRAK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JILL FELDSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER (TERM. 06/24) | 1 | — |
| JERI NUTTER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PEDRO RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIA STONE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SANDRA THOMPSON | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Bread & Roses Community Fund has been active in launching and managing multiple funding initiatives in response to community needs:
$200,000 in grants announced from the Kensington Community Resilience FundThe Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund, a partnership with the City of Philadelphia, has distributed significant grants across two rounds to support organizations serving communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
$375,000 in grants announced in round two of Neighborhood Equitable RecoveryThe Kensington Community Resilience Fund has made grants to support community recovery efforts
$375,000 in grants announced in round two of Neighborhood Equitable RecoveryThe organization continues to expand its funding programs, including dedicated tracks for climate justice organizing and gender justice work
Current grantees span a diverse range of organizations, including those focused on abortion access, housing justice, immigrant rights, arts and culture, criminal justice reform, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bread and Roses Community Fund fund?
Bread & Roses Community Fund's mission centers on the belief in "change, not charity." The organization envisions a Philadelphia region where justice, equity, and opportunity are available to all people, and where laws and public policy reflect a commitment to delivering economic and racial justice and ending discrimination. The fund supports movements and their leaders through fundraising, grantmaking, capacity building, and convening. Primary funding interests include: • Racial, social, and e…
How do I apply for a grant from Bread and Roses Community Fund?
Bread & Roses Community Fund makes grants through multiple funding tracks and initiatives: **Grant Size Range:** Typical awards range from $5,300 to $100,000 **Active Grant Programs:** • Bread & Roses Opportunity Fund Grant • Climate Justice Organizing Fund (Track One: Capacity Building and Strategy Development; Track Two: Implementing a Climate Justice Organizing Strategy) • Future Fund Grant • Gender Justice Organizing Fund Grant • Phoebus Criminal Justice Initiative Grant • Neighborhood Equi…
Where does Bread and Roses Community Fund make grants?
Bread & Roses Community Fund primarily funds organizations in the Philadelphia region, with grantmaking extending to Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland.
What size grants does Bread and Roses Community Fund award?
In 2024, Bread and Roses Community Fund awarded 72 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bread and Roses Community Fund's EIN?
Bread and Roses Community Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2047297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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