Penn Treaty Special Service District
Penn Treaty Special Services District is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It provides charitable grants and sponsorships to support community organizations and projects benefiting residents of its Special Services District.
Penn Treaty Special Service District at a glance
In short: Penn Treaty Special Service District gave $953K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $952,873
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,057
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $892,571
- +6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (13 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Penn Treaty Special Service District
- How to Apply
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Submit a completed grant request form with the required supporting documents. Requests are scheduled first come, first served, and spaces cannot be reserved until a completed application is received and any outstanding final reports are submitted.
- Review Cycle
- Monthly; requests are scheduled for Board meetings held September through June.
- Deadline
- Monthly; requests are scheduled for Board meetings held September through June.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph G Kain Jr
Mailing address: 632 N 3Rd Street Box 38, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: (215) 574-9274
Website: https://penntreatyssd.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Penn Treaty Special Service District
Who Penn Treaty Special Service District funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northern Liberties NA ($81K). Together the top 10 received $531K.
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 237 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area comprises Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Old Richmond, and South Kensington in Philadelphia. Its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to nonprofit organizations in and around those neighborhoods.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Penn Treaty Special Service District open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 50 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $7K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $640K (2021) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $953K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Liberties NA Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood Grant | $81,457 |
| Fishtown Neighbors Association Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood Grant | $72,900 |
| St Laurents School Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood Grant | $54,500 |
| Kesington Soccer Club Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood Grant | $53,500 |
| Luthern Settlement House Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood Grant | $52,000 |
| Fishtown Athletic Club Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood Grant | $50,000 |
| 12 Plus Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood Grant | $50,000 |
| Art Sphere Inc Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood Grant | $46,000 |
| Norris Square Neighborhood Project Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood Grant | $35,831 |
| Painted Bride Art Center Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood Grant | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $892,571 | $1,041,034 | $994,179 | $952,873 | 50 | — | — |
| 2023 | $840,215 | $1,069,534 | $1,165,707 | $1,122,217 | 62 | — | — |
| 2022 | $936,388 | $1,007,201 | $1,228,288 | $1,180,463 | 50 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,157,475 | $821,332 | $662,316 | $640,454 | 39 | $637,454 | — |
| 2020 | $998,459 | $850,493 | $833,549 | $810,933 | 36 | — | $2,221 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to empower community organizations of the District in the creation and maintenance of programs and projects that benefit residents of the Special Services District through charitable grants and sponsorships.” Its website describes past requests as addressing needs including parks and greening, education, sports and recreation, arts and culture, and infrastructure.
The foundation’s 2024 grantees illustrate a range of activities. For example, 12 PLUS says its mission is to partner with high schools and provide students with academic, postsecondary, and career support. Art Sphere says it delivers artistic services to youth in culturally underserved neighborhoods, while Rock to the Future says it supports youth development and economic empowerment through free music programs. Norris Square Neighborhood Project says it unites and inspires youth and families through community strengths, and Painted Bride Art Center says it brings artists and audiences together to foster insight and dialogue.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $952,873. Awards ranged from $3,300 to $81,457, with a median grant of $7,000. The listed grants were primarily in Philadelphia; 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 1% to Maryland, and less than 1% to Iowa.
The largest listed award was $81,457 to Northern Liberties NA for a neighborhood grant. Other large awards included $72,900 to Fishtown Neighbors Association, $54,500 to St Laurents School, $53,500 to Kesington Soccer Club, and $52,000 to Luthern Settlement House, each for a neighborhood grant. Additional 2024 recipients included 12 PLUS ($50,000), Art Sphere Inc ($46,000), Norris Square Neighborhood Project ($35,831), Painted Bride Art Center ($35,000), and Rock to the Future ($35,000).
The foundation’s website says it considers up to three grant requests per monthly meeting and schedules requests in the order received. The Board meets from September through June; there are no meetings in July or August. Applications require a grant request form and other supporting documents. The foundation says applicants must be nonprofit organizations in and around Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Old Richmond, and South Kensington. Its website also identifies nonprofit public charities and other community organizations with charitable missions as potential applicants; organizations not registered as 501(c)(3)s are directed to review the application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rick Angeli as chairman, Juliette Cook as vice chairman, Christopher Nitta as treasurer, Micah Hanson as secretary, and Marilyn Cruz, Stephen Richman, and Karen Javaruski as board members.
Penn Treaty Special Service District is led by Rick Angeli, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rick Angeli
Chairman
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juliette Cook
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Cruz
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Richman
Board Member
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micah Hanson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Nitta
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Javaruski
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jill Betters (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Dana Hirschenbaum (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Anne McKenna (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard Levins (2020) — Chairman
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 Penn Treaty Special Service District
How much does Penn Treaty Special Service District give each year?
Penn Treaty Special Service District gave $953K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 62 grants.
What is Penn Treaty Special Service District's typical grant size?
Penn Treaty Special Service District's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $19,057, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Penn Treaty Special Service District that year got $12K on average.
Where does Penn Treaty Special Service District give grants?
Penn Treaty Special Service District gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (48 grants).
Does Penn Treaty Special Service District give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Penn Treaty Special Service District's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Neighborhood Grant" (50 grants).
Who are Penn Treaty Special Service District's largest grantees?
Penn Treaty Special Service District's largest 2024 grantees include Northern Liberties NA ($81,457), Fishtown Neighbors Association ($72,900) and St Laurents School ($54,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Penn Treaty Special Service District?
Penn Treaty Special Service District reported $893K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Penn Treaty Special Service District fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to empower community organizations of the District in the creation and maintenance of programs and projects that benefit residents of the Special Services District through charitable grants and sponsorships.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Penn Treaty Special Service District?
Submit a completed grant request form with the required supporting documents. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Penn Treaty Special Service District's EIN?
Penn Treaty Special Service District's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0368388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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