Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Sanders Caroline J S TD No 2

Saint Louis, MO

The foundation funds nonprofits working in education, health, religion, social welfare, the environment, and arts and culture, with a primary focus on Pennsylvania and some support in Massachusetts. Its typical grants are $3,000–$7,000, and it makes awards only to preselected organizations; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Sarah Ralston Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Sarah Ralston Foundation funds general operating support and innovative projects that improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved adults, typically age 60 and older, who reside in Philadelphia County; organizations may be based elsewhere if they serve county residents. Recent grants ranged from $5,250 to $375,000, with a median of $25,125. It accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organizations through its online process.

Skilling Joseph Kennard TD

Saint Louis, MO

The trust supports social welfare programs benefiting Philadelphia residents, including services for older adults, at-risk youth, people experiencing homelessness, and other community needs. Recent grants typically ranged from $2,000 to $7,500, with a median of $4,000; most funding went to Pennsylvania, though some grants went to Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Connecticut. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; application details are available through Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

Long Sara Dedc Char FD TW

Saint Louis, MO

Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial

Philadelphia, PA

The Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial funds programs serving disadvantaged children and youth or older adults in Philadelphia, including holistic programming and general operating support. Grants are generally $1,000–$5,000 for one year, with a 2024 median of $2,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through the Philadelphia Foundation’s website.

The Norman Olson Charitable

Philadelphia, PA

Union Benevolent Association

Philadelphia, PA

Union Benevolent Association funds basic-needs services and advocacy, along with general operating support and organizational resources, with a current priority on organizations serving Southwest Philadelphia. Recent grants ranged from $3,000 to $60,000, with a median of $50,000; its spring direct-service grants offer up to $20,000. It accepts online applications for its stated grant cycles, including the spring direct-service program.

Thomas H & Mary Williams Shoemaker FD

Wilmington, DE

The foundation primarily funds innovative projects that renew and strengthen the Religious Society of Friends, especially efforts that bring vitality to Quaker monthly meetings; it prefers Quaker organizations, particularly those connected to Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. In 2025, grants ranged from $15,000 to $100,000, with a median of $39,000, and went mainly to organizations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, and Indiana. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

Foundation for Health Equity

Philadelphia, PA

Foundation for health equity supports communities of nw philadelphia by building on the assets of organizations that work to address systemic health inequities in order to build healthy, vibrant neighborhoods.

Rotary Foundation of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Kinney Memorial Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Leo and Peggy Pierce Family

Radnor, PA

The Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation funds efforts to prevent hunger and food insecurity, including food assistance, school meals, benefits access, food recovery, gardening, and advocacy. It focuses on the five-county Philadelphia region and Indian River County, Florida; 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $15,000. It accepts applications through its online system, with spring and fall deadlines.