Phillies Charities Inc
Phillies Charities Inc is a public charity based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 1976. It raises contributions and makes grants to organizations described as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Phillies Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Phillies Charities Inc gave $4.0M across 73 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 75% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,040,927
- +71.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 73
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,355
- +97.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $891,125
- -46.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (55 of 73, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Phillies Charities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: Citizens Bank Park One Citizens, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (215) 218-5343
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Phillies Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project Home ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
328 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 314 grants of 328 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 16% to Florida, 4% to Ohio, 2% to New Jersey, and 1% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Phillies Charities Inc open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 55 of 73 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $60K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $22K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $655K (2020) to $4.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | Support Exempt Mission | $1,000,000 |
| Clearwater Amplify Clearwater, FL | Support Exempt Mission | $500,000 |
| ALS United Mid Atlantic Ambler, PA | Support Exempt Mission | $249,927 |
| Schwarber Family Foundation Middletown, OH | Support Exempt Mission | $160,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | Support Exempt Mission | $87,278 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | Support Exempt Mission | $50,000 |
| Fresh Artists Lafayette Hill, PA | Support Exempt Mission | $50,000 |
| Angels in Motion Northfield, NJ | Support Exempt Mission | $40,000 |
| Believe and Achieve Foundation Exton, PA | Support Exempt Mission | $40,000 |
| Better Days Ahead Outreach Inc Phoenixville, PA | Support Exempt Mission | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $891,125 | $3,512,712 | $4,188,085 | $4,040,927 | 73 | $8,509 |
| 2023 | $1,676,023 | $2,789,368 | $2,479,453 | $2,355,878 | 84 | $8,422 |
| 2022 | $1,247,383 | $2,129,911 | $1,784,166 | $1,688,244 | 80 | $3,547 |
| 2021 | $725,606 | $1,154,337 | $1,071,012 | $952,129 | 52 | $91 |
| 2020 | $618,062 | $637,483 | $707,742 | $654,723 | 39 | $71 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Phillies Charities states that it was established exclusively for charitable purposes, particularly to raise contributions and pay them to organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3). Its program is to provide grants to recipients chosen by the board of directors.
The grantees’ own descriptions show a range of activities. Project HOME describes work to address homelessness and poverty; Philabundance describes work to fight hunger; and Fresh Artists describes empowering K–12 children through art and supporting underfunded public schools. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve cancer research, support for women affected by human trafficking, and youth athletics.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Phillies Charities reported 73 grants totaling $4,040,927. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $40,000. In 2023, it reported 84 grants totaling $2,355,878. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 73 grants totaling $4 million.
The largest 2024 grants included $1,000,000 to Project HOME in Philadelphia, $500,000 to Amplify Clearwater in Florida, $249,927 to ALS United Mid Atlantic in Pennsylvania, and $160,000 to Schwarber Family Foundation in Ohio. Other listed awards included $87,278 to Philabundance and $50,000 each to the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Fresh Artists.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Weber as president; Sharon R. Clothier as vice president and treasurer; Richard Strouse and Carolyn S. Montgomery as vice presidents; and Leslie Safran as secretary. Directors listed are Nancy Buck, Mike Harris, Michele Devicaris, Sophie Riegel, and Bill Webb.
Phillies Charities Inc is led by John Weber, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Weber
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Devicaris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Buck
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophie Riegel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Webb
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Harris
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Werthan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Dziczek
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Thompson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Nickle
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willie Little
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Good
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige Schwarber
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robb Kazenski
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn S. Montgomery
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Safran
Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon R. Clothier
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Richard Strouse (2020–2024) — Vice President · Filing note: Until 92021
- Former: Andy Mosiondz (2022–2024) — Director · Filing note: Ended 52024
- Former: Denise Caines (2022–2024) — Director · Filing note: Ended 52024
- Former: Lexi Realmuto (2022–2024) — Director · Filing note: Ended 52024
- Former: Glynn McCann (2022–2023) — Director · Filing note: Ended 52023
- Former: Jen Leone (2022–2023) — Director · Filing note: Ended May 2023
- Former: Mary Jane Armbruster (2022–2023) — Director · Filing note: Ended 52023
- Former: Matt Bryan (2022–2023) — Director · Filing note: Ended May 2023
- Former: Amy Harris (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Ended 52022
- Former: Chris Ware (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Ended 52022
- Former: Jayme Hoskins (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Ended 52022
- Former: Kim Girardi (2022) — Director · Filing note: Ended 52022
- Former: Joann Milorey (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Ended 52021
- Former: Michael Tierney (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Ended 52021
- Former: Glynn McCann Joined (2021) — Director
- Former: Jen Leone Joined (2021) — Director
- Former: Kim Girardi Joined (2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Jane Armbruster Joined (2021) — Director
- Former: Matt Bryan Joined (2021) — Director
- Former: Brittany Arrieta (2020) — Director
- Former: Colleen Noce (2020) — Director
- Former: Erin Robertson (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Harris (2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy Giles (2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy Iovino (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Brandreth (2020) — Director
- Former: Vanessa Rivers (2020) — Director
- Former: William Webb (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Phillies Charities Inc
How much does Phillies Charities Inc give each year?
Phillies Charities Inc gave $4.0M across 73 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 84 grants.
What is Phillies Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Phillies Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $55,355, across 73 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Phillies Charities Inc that year got $60K on average.
Where does Phillies Charities Inc give grants?
Phillies Charities Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (21 grants), Clearwater, FL (3 grants), Blue Bell, PA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are Phillies Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Phillies Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Project Home ($1,000,000), Clearwater Amplify ($500,000) and ALS United Mid Atlantic ($249,927), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Phillies Charities Inc?
Phillies Charities Inc reported $891K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Phillies Charities Inc fund?
Phillies Charities states that it was established exclusively for charitable purposes, particularly to raise contributions and pay them to organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3). Its program is to provide grants to recipients chosen by the board of directors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Phillies Charities Inc?
Phillies Charities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Phillies Charities Inc's EIN?
Phillies Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1994699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Phillies Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/phillies-charities-inc-morg_fa374fe1daa747ff8e6373fe29972c1c
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