The Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc is a nonprofit corporation established by the Mayor and City Council of Philadelphia. The organization supports people and communities through projects that promote sportsmanship, the arts, and health to individuals in the City of Philadelphia. The Fund provides grants to community and recreation organizations and activities, encouraging increased opportunities for involvement, instruction, and participation in activities by diverse constituencies.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
-46.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+98.2% YoY
Grant Count
212
+79.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+10.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Philadelphia Activities Fund fosters and promotes the educational values of sportsmanship, the arts, and health within Philadelphia. The organization funds projects that:
- Serve diverse audiences
- Provide skills training
- Offer learning or motivational experiences
Funding priorities include sports, dance, arts, and health-related activities and programs.
Grantmaking
Each City Council district office reviews grant applications and makes award recommendations to the PAF Board. Grant recipients are required to submit annual Identification of Funds Reports detailing how funds were spent and may be asked to host site visits.
Grant Range
$5,000–$31,000
Average Grant
award: $500–$1,000
Review Cycle
is closed. The 2026 application cycle is expected to launch in spring 2026.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Philadelphia Activities Fund exclusively serves the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The organization has an in-state only geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total assets: $3,069,782
- Total giving: $1,624,888
- Number of grants awarded: 212
- Annual expenses: $4.2M
- Giving rate: 52.9% of assets
Historical Assets:
- June 2023: $5,723,491
- June 2022: $4,785,134
- June 2021: $2,466,170
Tax Status:
- EIN: 23-2796820
- Tax-exempt status granted: September 2021
- Classification: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics
- Foundation type: Organization which receives substantial support from a governmental unit or the general public
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,069,782 | $5,723,491 | $4,785,134 |
| Revenue | $1,500,457 | $3,350,469 | $3,350,000 |
| Expenses | $4,154,166 | $2,127,223 | $1,043,536 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $457 | $469 | — |
| 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
145 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Police Athletic League of Philadelphia ($30,500), Boy Scout Troop 449 ($10,500), Philly Usa Basketball ($9,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | EDUCATIONAL/ATHLETIC | $30,500 |
| BOY SCOUT TROOP 449 PHILADELPHIA, PA | EDUCATIONAL | $10,500 |
| PHILLY USA BASKETBALL PHILADELPHIA, PA | ATHLETIC | $9,000 |
| SHULER RECREATION ADVISORY COUNCIL PHILADELPHIA, PA | RECREATION | $9,000 |
| CATHERINE REBECCA MOORE CDC PHILADELPHIA, PA | CIVIC | $9,000 |
| NEW EXPANDING WORLDS PHILADELPHIA, PA | SOCIAL ACTIVITY | $9,000 |
| SPRING GARDEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PHILADELPHIA, PA | CIVIC | $9,000 |
| COMMUNITY CONCERN #13 MULTI-PURPOSE LEARNING CENTER PHILADELPHIA, PA | EDUCATIONAL | $9,000 |
| NICETOWN CDC PHILADELPHIA, PA | CIVIC | $9,000 |
| STENTON PARK ADVISORY COUNCIL PHILADELPHIA, PA | CIVIC | $9,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Beginning September 2023, Anavi Strategies has served as the Project Manager for the Philadelphia Activities Fund, responsible for designing and implementing the grant program and addressing customer service needs.
As of August 14, 2022, The Urban Affairs Coalition became the administrator for the Fund.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN O'NEILL | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOHN CHRISTMAS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARK SQUILLA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CINDY BASS | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 1/27/24) | 1 | — |
| CRYSTAL JACOBS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAED NASSER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 8/3/24) | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NEFTALI RAMOS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ORLANDO RENDON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/10/24) | 1 | — |
| SUSAN SLAWSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Philadelphia Activities Fund underwent significant administrative changes in 2022 when Philadelphia Parks & Recreation ceased management of the Fund. The Urban Affairs Coalition assumed the administrator role, and the organization launched a new website at philaactivitiesfund.org to provide grant details, application forms, and lists of past recipients.
2024 Community Fund Grantees - The Philadelphia City FundSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc fund?
The Philadelphia Activities Fund fosters and promotes the educational values of sportsmanship, the arts, and health within Philadelphia. The organization funds projects that: • Serve diverse audiences • Provide skills training • Offer learning or motivational experiences Funding priorities include sports, dance, arts, and health-related activities and programs.
How do I apply for a grant from Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc?
**Grant Amounts:** • Average grant award: $500–$1,000 • Historical median grant: $8,000 • Historical grant range: $5,000–$31,000 **Eligible Uses:** • Supplies and materials • Umpiring and referee fees • Postage • Other program costs **Ineligible Uses:** • Capital costs (building repairs, new construction, building fees) • Salaries **Eligibility Requirements:** • Applicants must be nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations • For-profit entities are not eligible • Organizations that have received…
Where does Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc make grants?
The Philadelphia Activities Fund exclusively serves the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The organization has an in-state only geographic restriction.
What size grants does Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc award?
In 2024, Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc awarded 212 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc's EIN?
Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2796820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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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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