Philadelphia Works Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, designated as tax-exempt since November 2000. The organization strengthens the local workforce and economy by offering comprehensive workforce development services. Philadelphia Works manages a workforce development system that includes strategic partnerships with more than 50 service and training providers and benefits nearly 40,000 career-seekers and approximately 2,000 employers annually.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.3M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$59.7M
+15.3% YoY
Grant Count
91
-2.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$656K
+17.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Philadelphia Works' mission is to connect businesses to a skilled workforce while providing services to individuals who need job readiness, training, and education to thrive in the workplace. The organization also oversees the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board.
Primary focus areas include:
- Workforce development and preparation
- Job readiness and training
- Employment procurement assistance
- Career and skills training
- Business services for employers
- Labor market insights and workforce solutions
- Youth programs and career-seekers support
Grantmaking
Philadelphia Works functions as both a service provider and a grantmaker. Recent grants made by the organization include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Philadelphia Works primarily funds initiatives in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia, with a primary focus on the Philadelphia region and Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $36,302,043
- Total Revenue: $74,416,567
- Total Expenses: $73,901,760
- Number of Employees: 107
Previous Year Data (2023):
- Revenue: $67.3 million
- Expenses: $67.2 million
- Total Assets: $34.9 million
- Total Liabilities: $34.2 million
The organization maintains a strong financial position with assets exceeding liabilities and revenues closely aligned with expenses.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,302,043 | $34,873,847 | $38,977,097 |
| Revenue | $74,416,567 | $67,250,614 | $61,066,342 |
| Expenses | $73,901,760 | $67,201,082 | $61,253,270 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $59,723 | $64,726 | $4,578 |
| 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
197 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dale F Porter is listed as a key organizational representative.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL K FITZPATRICK | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| STEVEN SCOTT BRADLEY | VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| PATRICK J EIDING | SECRETARY OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| APRIL WALKER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE ARMSTRONG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHARI BRIGHTFUL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MANNY CITRON | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 2/28/24 | 1 | — |
| DAVID CROSSED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIGETTE F DANIEL ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DONALD GENERALS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PETER GONZALES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ED GROSE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE L KOSTA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EDWARD KRAWCZYK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN W LASKY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD LAZER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS I OLIVER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIMMEL PROCTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN SCHONFELD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JASMINE SESSOMS | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 3/14/24 | 1 | — |
| SARAH STELTZ | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 1/16/24 | 1 | — |
| MARYBETH WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA WONG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM BOWIE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANUJ GUPTA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HANIYYAH SHARPE-BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TONYA LADIPO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| H PATRICK CLANCY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 37.5 | $320,038 |
| PATRICIA BLUMENAUER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 37.5 | $207,464 |
| ZACHARIAH HUGHES | VP OF FINANCE/CONTROLLER | 37.5 | $198,499 |
| MICHAEL JOYNES | VP OF GOV'T AND COMM. RELA | 37.5 | $157,727 |
| JOHN DALY | COMPLIANCE/ EO OFFICER | 37.5 | $140,276 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**CyberPath PA Initiative**: State investment of $392,572 fueling Philadelphia Works' "CyberPath PA" program
$392572 State Investment Fuels Philadelphia Works' \u201CCyberPath PA\u201D**Apprenticeship Investments**: Over $1.5 million in apprenticeship investments announced for Philadelphia
**Energy and Infrastructure Training**: Philadelphia Works announced regional training investments to accelerate the Good Jobs Challenge in Southeastern Pennsylvania
$392572 State Investment Fuels Philadelphia Works' \u201CCyberPath PA\u201D**Grant Awards**: The organization continues to make significant grants to workforce development partners including major investments in job training programs
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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