Philadelphia Works Inc
Philadelphia Works Inc is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based public charity that develops and manages workforce solutions connecting employers with talent and career seekers with jobs. It is the designated workforce board for Philadelphia County and manages federal and state workforce investments.
Philadelphia Works Inc at a glance
In short: Philadelphia Works Inc gave $61.3M across 100 grants in 2025 (avg $613K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,274,873
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 100
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $612,749
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $134,059
- Total assets
- $31,193,941
- -14.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (21 of 100, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Philadelphia Works Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1617 Jfk Blvd 13Th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 963-2100
Website: https://philaworks.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Philadelphia Works Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jevs Human Services ($12.7M). Together the top 10 received $46.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
488 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 201 grants of 488 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Philadelphia Works describes its work as centered on Philadelphia and also identifies regional workforce initiatives in Southeastern Pennsylvania. In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients, 14% to Michigan, 10% to Florida, 1% to New Jersey, and 1% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 100 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Philadelphia Works Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 100 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $80K; repeat grants $754K. How we count
Medians: $52K first-time, $178K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47.8M (2022) to $61.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 100 grants totaling $61.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jevs Human Services Philadelphia, PA | Job- Training | $12,699,628 |
| Educational Data Systems Inc Dearborn, MI | Job- Training | $8,435,222 |
| Impact Services Corporation Philadelphia, PA | Job- Training | $6,396,132 |
| Eckerd Connects Clearwater, FL | Job- Training | $5,856,499 |
| Eastern North PWDC Philadelphia, PA | Job- Training | $5,487,041 |
| Congreso De Latinos Philadelphia, PA | Job- Training | $2,973,756 |
| University City District Philadelphia, PA | Job- Training | $1,565,432 |
| Philadelphia Energy Authority Philadelphia, PA | Job- Training | $1,277,463 |
| Youthbuild Philadelphia Charter School Philadelphia, PA | Job- Training | $1,200,000 |
| Philadelphia Area Labor Management Committee Philadelphia, PA | Job- Training | $900,471 |
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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 | $31,193,941 | $77,095,830 | $77,087,665 | $61,274,873 | 100 | $111,992 |
| 2024 | $36,302,043 | $74,416,567 | $73,901,760 | $59,681,352 | 91 | $59,723 |
| 2023 | $34,873,847 | $67,250,614 | $67,201,082 | $51,743,632 | 93 | $64,726 |
| 2022 | $38,977,097 | $61,066,342 | $61,253,270 | $47,794,900 | 93 | $4,578 |
| 2021 | $19,624,768 | $60,435,334 | $60,321,531 | $48,158,419 | 111 | $6,587 |
| 2020 | $13,803,160 | $67,870,204 | $67,627,486 | $51,877,536 | 47 | $7,507 |
| 2019 | $21,317,855 | $65,969,062 | $66,177,953 | $54,101,338 | 56 | $8,565 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Philadelphia Works’ mission is to develop and manage workforce solutions that respond to business needs and increase economic opportunity for Philadelphia residents. Its website describes work across employer and job-seeker services, including workforce training and initiatives in healthcare, life sciences, infrastructure, and energy.
In its 2024 filing, Philadelphia Works described a workforce system with more than 50 service and training provider partners, serving nearly 40,000 career seekers and approximately 2,000 employers each year. Its 2025 grant list shows support for organizations including workforce service providers, a youth charter school, a community development organization, and an energy authority. For example, JEVS Human Services says its programs help people pursue independence and economic security; Community Integrated Services says it supports people with disabilities to find and keep jobs and participate in their communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Philadelphia Works reported 100 grants totaling $61,274,873. Awards ranged from $5,145 to $12,699,628, with a median of $134,059. The largest grants were to JEVS Human Services ($12,699,628), Educational Data Systems Inc ($8,435,222), Impact Services Corporation ($6,396,132), Eckerd Connects ($5,856,499), and Eastern North PWDC ($5,487,041); each was designated for job training.
Philadelphia Works says awards are made through a structured procurement process. It posts requests for proposals, information, and qualifications to identify providers, partners, and vendors, with awards based on performance, capacity, and alignment with workforce priorities. Providers are monitored for fiscal compliance and program outcomes. Its procurement page describes an opportunity for a qualified nonprofit or for-profit provider to deliver workforce development services to eligible adults, dislocated workers, English language learners, and eligible immigrant populations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel K. Fitzpatrick as chairman of the board, Steven Scott Bradley as vice chairman, and Patrick J. Eiding as secretary. It also lists Michelle Armstrong, Shari Brightful, David Crossed, Brigitte F. Daniel, Donald Generals, and Ed Grose as board members. April Walker is listed as treasurer until August 16, 2024.
Philadelphia Works Inc is led by H. Patrick Clancy, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 6 of 31 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. Patrick Clancy
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$217K (2019) → $319K (2025)
Daniel K. Fitzpatrick
Chairman of the Board
Vice Chair of the Board → Chairman of the Board, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Joynes
Vice President of Gov't & Committee Rela
Vice President of Government Affairs → Vice President of Gov't & Committee Relations, 2022
Vice President of Gov't & Committee Relations → Vice President of Gov't & Committee Rela, 2023
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$137K (2019) → $160K (2025)
Patricia Blumenauer
Chief Operating Officer
Vice President of Operations → Vice President & Operations, 2022
Vice President & Operations → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $135K (2025)
John Daly
Compliance & Eo Officer
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$143K (2023) → $133K (2025)
Zachariah Hughes
Vice President of Finance & Controller
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$143K (2023) → $193K (2025)
Sheila Cordova
Assistant Vice President & Operations
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$138K (2025)
Brigitte F. Daniel Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Wong
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Crossed
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Generals
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas I. Oliver
Board Member Unitl
Board Member → Board Member Unitl, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Grose
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Armstrong
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Eiding
Secretary of the Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Lazer
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Brightful
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Scott Bradley
Vice Chairman of the Board
Board Member → Vice Chairman of the Board, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Walker
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Krawczyk
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimmel Proctor
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie L. Kosta
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marybeth Ferguson Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anuj Gupta
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haniyyah Sharpe-Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Ladipo
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Bowie
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Burrell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Hassan
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Rodriquez
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Gambone
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: John W. Lasky (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Manny Citron (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Gonzales (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jasmine Sessoms (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Steltz (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Schonfeld (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Bittenbender (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: James Nichols (2019–2023) — Board Member Unitl December
- Former: Sheila Boornazian (2020–2023) — Vice President of Hr & Administrator
- Former: Dale F. Porter (2019–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Beatriz Mirabak Garces (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Esteban Vera Jr. (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Margaret Shope Koppel (2019–2021) — Chief Research Officer
- Former: Norma Romero Mitchell (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Tubolino (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Tyler (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: William Strahan (2019–2021) — Chair of the Board
- Former: Sara Seltz (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Feldman (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Jiruska (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gabriel Mandujano (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Harold Epps (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: John L. Stahl III (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph Parente (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nolan N. Atkinson Jr. (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Orla Pease (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sheila Ireland (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Eden Kratchman (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $319K, to H Patrick Clancy (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia Works Inc
How much does Philadelphia Works Inc give each year?
Philadelphia Works Inc gave $61.3M across 100 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $59.7M across 91 grants.
What is Philadelphia Works Inc's typical grant size?
Philadelphia Works Inc's median grant in 2025 was $134,059, and its average grant was $612,749, across 100 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Philadelphia Works Inc that year got $80K on average.
Where does Philadelphia Works Inc give grants?
Philadelphia Works Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (14%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (60 grants), Philadlephia, PA (3 grants), Exton, PA (2 grants) and Media, PA (2 grants).
Does Philadelphia Works Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 100 grants with a stated purpose on Philadelphia Works Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Job- Training" (100 grants).
Who are Philadelphia Works Inc's largest grantees?
Philadelphia Works Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jevs Human Services ($12,699,628), Educational Data Systems Inc ($8,435,222) and Impact Services Corporation ($6,396,132), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Philadelphia Works Inc?
Philadelphia Works Inc reported $31.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $77.1M.
What does Philadelphia Works Inc fund?
Philadelphia Works’ mission is to develop and manage workforce solutions that respond to business needs and increase economic opportunity for Philadelphia residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philadelphia Works Inc?
Philadelphia Works Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check philaworks.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Philadelphia Works Inc's EIN?
Philadelphia Works Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3048942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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