PA Alliance Foundation
PA Alliance Foundation is a public charity based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focused on civic engagement and democracy advancement across Pennsylvania. It works to expand access to the ballot through non-partisan voter education and mobilization, and to unite civic-minded Pennsylvania institutions around shared civic engagement objectives.
PA Alliance Foundation at a glance
In short: PA Alliance Foundation gave $4.7M across 72 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,696,717
- +396.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 72
- +260.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,232
- +37.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,038,755
- +51.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to PA Alliance Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 121 S Broad Street Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (267) 935-4080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PA Alliance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project 26 Pennsylvania ($990K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 152 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission and programs focus on Pennsylvania. In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 13% to New York, 2% each to Maryland and West Virginia, and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How PA Alliance Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $673K (2021) to $11.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 72 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project 26 Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $595,000 |
| The Voter Project Fund Philadelphia, PA | Vote By Mail | $400,000 |
| Organize Pennsylania Pittsburgh, PA | Non Partisan | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania United Allegheny, PA | Non Partisan | $250,000 |
| Working Families Organization Inc Brooklyn, NY | Early Vote | $250,000 |
| Lead PA Institute Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $221,000 |
| Commonwealth Communications Philadelphia, PA | Democracy Defense Communications & Digital | $200,000 |
| Project Keystone Philadelphia, PA | Black Voter Research | $186,000 |
| Project 26 Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Staffing Expansion | $120,000 |
| Project 26 Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Rural Staffing | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation was formed in 2017.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,038,755 | $6,996,303 | $6,300,628 | $4,696,717 | 72 |
| 2023 | $1,348,138 | $2,560,560 | $1,724,635 | $946,315 | 20 |
| 2022 | $507,155 | $3,212,214 | $3,683,897 | $3,079,265 | 26 |
| 2021 | $1,073,393 | $1,544,583 | $833,983 | $673,369 | 6 |
| 2020 | $268,238 | $11,406,875 | $11,155,206 | $10,954,075 | 28 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance civic engagement and democracy across Pennsylvania. Its programs engage and turn out voters, especially those who are historically disadvantaged; register Pennsylvanians to vote; and inform voters about their voting options while combating disinformation.
Its 2024 grants include support for voter access, nonpartisan voter engagement, research, communications, and organizational capacity. Among its grantees, The Voter Project Fund says it works to ensure voters can cast ballots safely, securely, and conveniently. Working Families Organization describes its work as advancing the interests of working-, middle-class, and poor Americans through advocacy, public education, media, and community organizing. Lead PA Institute says it provides leadership training and professional development for community activists, advocates, and prospective leaders. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 72 grants totaling $4,696,717. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $595,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest awards were $595,000 to Project 26 Pennsylvania for general operating support; $400,000 to The Voter Project Fund for Vote By Mail; $250,000 each to Organize Pennsylania and Pennsylvania United for nonpartisan work; and $250,000 to Working Families Organization Inc for early-vote work. Other large grants included $221,000 to Lead PA Institute for general operating support, $200,000 to Commonwealth Communications for democracy defense communications and digital work, and $186,000 to Project Keystone for Black voter research.
All grants require approval by the board of directors. Grantees must submit expenditure reports by the end of the grant term, and management reviews those reports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Rafanan Kennedy as executive director; Matt Barron as chair; Molly Parzen as secretary/treasurer; and Omar Woodard as a board member.
PA Alliance Foundation is led by Jennifer Rafanan Kennedy, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Rafanan Kennedy
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$159K (2024)
Matt Barron
Chair
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Chair, 2023
Vice Chair & Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Omar Woodard
Board Member
Chair → Chair & Board Member, 2023
Chair & Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Parzen
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Board Member, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Board Member, Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joe Hill (2020–2023) — Secretary, Treasurer & Vice Chair
- Former: Brittany Smith (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Josh McNeil (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jacob Pawlak (2020) — Program Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $159K, to Jennifer Rafanan Kennedy (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about PA Alliance Foundation
How much does PA Alliance Foundation give each year?
PA Alliance Foundation gave $4.7M across 72 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $946K across 20 grants.
What is PA Alliance Foundation's typical grant size?
PA Alliance Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $65,232, across 72 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does PA Alliance Foundation give grants?
PA Alliance Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (27 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (14 grants), Brooklyn, NY (8 grants) and Allegheny, PA (4 grants).
Does PA Alliance Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of PA Alliance Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 72) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Early Vote" (11 grants), "Non Partisan" (5 grants) and "Election Protection" (5 grants).
Who are PA Alliance Foundation's largest grantees?
PA Alliance Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Project 26 Pennsylvania ($990,000 across 5 grants), The Voter Project Fund ($555,000 across 3 grants) and Commonwealth Communications ($443,300 across 5 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PA Alliance Foundation?
PA Alliance Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
What does PA Alliance Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance civic engagement and democracy across Pennsylvania. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PA Alliance Foundation?
PA Alliance Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is PA Alliance Foundation's EIN?
PA Alliance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3717563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). PA Alliance Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pa-alliance-foundation-morg_f58c89bb62c74dbe9f1aaf3539ff3161
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