Philadelphia City Fund Inc
Philadelphia City Fund Inc is a public charity based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is an independent nonprofit that works with and for the City of Philadelphia, serving as the City’s dedicated fiscal sponsor and supporting municipal projects, public-private partnerships, and community-led charitable projects.
Philadelphia City Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Philadelphia City Fund Inc gave $4.9M across 94 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,933,395
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 94
- +70.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,483
- -46.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $35,097,104
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Philadelphia City Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: City Hall No 267, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 686-0321
Website: https://philacityfund.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 Philadelphia City Fund Inc
Who Philadelphia City Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Kensington Community Development Corporation ($2.2M). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
260 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 226 grants of 260 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Fund supports charitable projects addressing needs in Philadelphia. In 2025, 93% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 5% to California, and 1% to Ohio; the reported shares for New Jersey and the District of Columbia were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
Cities
How Philadelphia City Fund Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $710K (2022) to $5.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 94 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Kensington Community Development Corporation Philadelphia, PA | Program Funding | $2,162,375 |
| City Of Philadelphia - Vendor Philadelphia, PA | Program Funding | $527,614 |
| Fund for the School District of Philadelphia Philadelphia, CA | Program Funding | $90,301 |
| Norris Square Community Alliance (Xiente) Philadelphia, PA | Program Funding | $84,400 |
| Blackhawks Athletic Club Philadelphia, PA | Program Funding | $66,000 |
| Campaign for Working Families Inc Philadelphia, PA | Program Funding | $65,000 |
| Greater Philadelphia YMCA Conshohocken, PA | Program Funding | $50,500 |
| African Family Health OrganizationAFAHO Philadelphia, PA | Program Funding | $50,450 |
| Allies in Arts Los Angeles, CA | — | $50,000 |
| Growing Resilient Communities Philadelphia, PA | Program Funding | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,097,104 | $23,667,496 | $24,473,895 | $4,933,395 | 94 | $917,456 |
| 2024 | $33,653,060 | $25,850,158 | $21,729,246 | $5,433,863 | 55 | $561,813 |
| 2023 | $27,277,204 | $17,955,670 | $16,601,539 | $1,338,526 | 45 | $90,022 |
| 2022 | $24,191,494 | $18,270,036 | $15,241,585 | $710,173 | 23 | — |
| 2021 | $22,604,117 | $15,629,704 | $11,635,356 | $1,551,167 | 43 | $-3,066 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund’s mission is to serve as fiscal sponsor for the City of Philadelphia and leverage public-private partnerships in collaboration with the City, the philanthropic community, and Philadelphia residents. It envisions a cohesive, vibrant, supportive, equitable Philadelphia where all residents can prosper.
Its grantmaking supports projects led by community groups and City offices. The Community Fund invites community organizations to propose charitable projects addressing Philadelphia’s needs and aligning with City goals. Examples of supported organizations span neighborhood development, financial stability, youth development, health services, reproductive justice, arts access, and community-building. For example, New Kensington Community Development Corporation describes its mission as advancing social equity and economic empowerment by creating opportunities for neighbors to shape their neighborhoods. Campaign for Working Families says it provides free tax preparation and connects working families to tax credits, financial services, and public benefits.
The Fund also describes PHLCONNECTED as a program connecting Pre-K through grade 12 student households with internet service, digital skills training, and technical support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Fund reported 94 grants totaling $4,933,395. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $2,162,375, with a median of $20,000. The largest reported grant was $2,162,375 to New Kensington Community Development Corporation for program funding. Other large grants included $527,614 to City of Philadelphia – Vendor for program funding and $90,301 to the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia for program funding.
Other 2025 recipients included Norris Square Community Alliance (Xiente), $84,400; Blackhawks Athletic Club, $66,000; Campaign for Working Families Inc, $65,000; Greater Philadelphia YMCA, $50,500; African Family Health Organization, $50,450; Allies in Arts, $50,000; Growing Resilient Communities, $50,000; New Voices for Reproductive Freedom, $50,000; and Puentes de Salud, $50,000. The stated purpose was program funding for the listed grants where a purpose was provided.
The Community Fund is an annual grant opportunity supported by proceeds from the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend; the Fund says its average annual allocation is $250,000. In 2024, it announced $25,000 general operating grants for 11 nonprofit organizations, totaling $275,000, for youth enrichment through out-of-school-time programming. In 2023, it awarded $250,000 to 13 charitable nonprofits, with grants ranging from $14,100 to $25,000, under a “Health Equity for All” theme. For its 2025 cycle, it awarded $11,000 general operating grants to recent Community Fund grantees in good standing.
The Fund says community organizations are invited to submit proposals for Community Fund projects and recommends signing up for its newsletter for updates on the annual grant cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jody B. Greenblatt as Executive Director. The listed directors are David Wilson, Board Chair; Vaughn Ross, Board Treasurer; Patrick Clark, Board Secretary; Alanna Casselle Chew; Chris Dailey; Lilton Taliaferro; and Stefan Johnson.
Philadelphia City Fund Inc is led by Jody B. Greenblatt, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jody B. Greenblatt
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$132K (2021) → $154K (2025)
David G Wilson
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vaughn Ross
Board Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Clark
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stefan Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alanna Casselle Chew
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Dailey
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lilton Taliaferro
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Laura Solomon (2021–2024) — Board Secretary
- Former: Marlene Olshan (2021–2024) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Richard Levins (2021–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Krishna Rami (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ami Patel (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Robinson (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Garrett Snider (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anh Hua (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Patricia Clark (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ashley Del Bianco (2021) — Secretary - Member
- Former: Sidney Hargro (2021) — Treasurer - Member
- Former: Tumar Alexander (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $154K, to Jody B Greenblatt (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia City Fund Inc
How much does Philadelphia City Fund Inc give each year?
Philadelphia City Fund Inc gave $4.9M across 94 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.4M across 55 grants.
What is Philadelphia City Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Philadelphia City Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $52,483, across 94 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Philadelphia City Fund Inc give grants?
Philadelphia City Fund Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (73 grants), Philadelphia, CA (5 grants) and Bala Cynwyd, PA (2 grants).
Does Philadelphia City Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 93 grants with a stated purpose on Philadelphia City Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Funding" (93 grants).
Who are Philadelphia City Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Philadelphia City Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New Kensington Community Development Corporation ($2,162,375), City Of Philadelphia - Vendor ($527,614) and Fund for the School District of Philadelphia ($90,301), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Philadelphia City Fund Inc?
Philadelphia City Fund Inc reported $35.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.7M.
What does Philadelphia City Fund Inc fund?
The Fund’s mission is to serve as fiscal sponsor for the City of Philadelphia and leverage public-private partnerships in collaboration with the City, the philanthropic community, and Philadelphia residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philadelphia City Fund Inc?
Philadelphia City Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check philacityfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Philadelphia City Fund Inc's EIN?
Philadelphia City Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2174863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Philadelphia City Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/philadelphia-city-fund-inc-morg_585fbfa18e144fffaddc960bd6d1acdb
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