Mantua & Powelton Alliance
Mantua & Powelton Alliance is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It describes itself as a charitable collaboration among five community stakeholders in Mantua and Powelton Village in West Philadelphia that seeks to reduce the negative impact of development on those neighborhoods.
Mantua & Powelton Alliance at a glance
In short: Mantua & Powelton Alliance gave $1.4M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,372,236
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- Average grant
- $52,778
- Median grant
- $999
- Total assets
- $2,987,446
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mantua & Powelton Alliance
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 631 N 39Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 783-9746
Website: https://mantuapoweltonalliance.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mantua & Powelton Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mount Vernon Manor ($690K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 26 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The Alliance’s stated charitable activity concerns the Mantua and Powelton Village neighborhoods in West Philadelphia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mantua & Powelton Alliance gives
- In 2024 it paid out 919% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Manor Philadelphia, PA | Affordable Housing & Housing Assist | $690,000 |
| Local Initative Support Corporation Philadelphia, PA | Affordable Housing | $325,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, PA | Affordable Housing | $200,000 |
| Peoples Emergency Center Philadelphia, PA | Housing Assistance | $40,000 |
| Powelton Village Civic Association Philadelphia, PA | Community Projects | $40,000 |
| Dimplez 4 Dayz Inc Philadelphia, PA | Community Projects | $35,000 |
| Mantua Community Worldwide Philadelphia, PA | Community Projects | $25,000 |
| Chausiku Ridgway Philadelphia, PA | Education Grants | $1,090 |
| Andrea Jackson Philadelphia, PA | Education Grants | $1,065 |
| Mariah Staten Philadelphia, PA | Education Grants | $1,037 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing reported zero grants in 2023 and zero in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,987,446 | $815,851 | $1,449,250 | $1,372,236 | 26 | $1,416,044 | $68,382 | $154,042 |
| 2023 | $3,542,735 | $725,074 | $295,763 | — | — | — | $84,074 | — |
| 2022 | $2,936,002 | $684,117 | $286,543 | — | — | — | $64,117 | — |
| 2021 | $2,907,529 | $719,305 | $135,638 | — | — | — | $99,305 | — |
| 2020 | $2,122,790 | $625,063 | $82,507 | — | — | — | $5,063 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mantua & Powelton Alliance reported a distributable amount of $154K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Alliance’s stated charitable activity is to reduce the negative impact of development on Mantua and Powelton Village through collaboration among five community stakeholders. Its 2024 grants included support for affordable housing, housing assistance, community projects, and education grants.
Among the organizations it supported, Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley says it builds, rehabilitates, and sells housing and provides critical home repair for economically disadvantaged people in the Lehigh Valley. Dimplez 4 Dayz Incorporated says it assists children, youth, and families in the inner city with resources, programs, and encouragement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Alliance reported 26 grants totaling $1,372,236. Grant amounts ranged from $339 to $690,000, with a median of $999. Its largest grants included $690,000 to Mount Vernon Manor for affordable housing and housing assistance, $325,000 to Local Initiative Support Corporation for affordable housing, and $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing. Other grants included $40,000 each to Peoples Emergency Center for housing assistance and Powelton Village Civic Association for community projects; $35,000 to Dimplez 4 Dayz Inc. for community projects; and $25,000 to Mantua Community Worldwide for community projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Thorpe as president; De’Wayne Drummond as vice preside; Mike Jones as treasurer; Debra McCarty as secretary; and Kathy Desmond and Jamie Gauthier as board members.
Mantua & Powelton Alliance is led by Michael Thorpe, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Thorpe
President
Director & President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
De'wayne Drummond
Vice President
Director & First Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra McCarty
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Gauthier
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Desmond
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Jones
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Andrew Goodman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Wright (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Jones (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Maxwell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Roxanne Horrell Esq. (2020–2022) — Director & Second Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mantua & Powelton Alliance
How much does Mantua & Powelton Alliance give each year?
Mantua & Powelton Alliance gave $1.4M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Mantua & Powelton Alliance's typical grant size?
Mantua & Powelton Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $999, and its average grant was $52,778, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mantua & Powelton Alliance give grants?
Mantua & Powelton Alliance gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (26 grants).
Does Mantua & Powelton Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Mantua & Powelton Alliance's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Grants" (16 grants), "Community Projects" (3 grants) and "Education Grant" (3 grants).
Who are Mantua & Powelton Alliance's largest grantees?
Mantua & Powelton Alliance's largest 2024 grantees include Mount Vernon Manor ($690,000), Local Initative Support Corporation ($325,000) and Habitat for Humanity ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mantua & Powelton Alliance?
Mantua & Powelton Alliance reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mantua & Powelton Alliance fund?
The Alliance’s stated charitable activity is to reduce the negative impact of development on Mantua and Powelton Village through collaboration among five community stakeholders. Its 2024 grants included support for affordable housing, housing assistance, community projects, and education grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mantua & Powelton Alliance?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mantua & Powelton Alliance's EIN?
Mantua & Powelton Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1880560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mantua & Powelton Alliance accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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