The November Fund
The November Fund is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $140,000, with listed awards supporting charitable organizations in Pennsylvania and New York.
The November Fund at a glance
In short: The November Fund gave $140K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $111,972
- -29.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The November Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 220 W Washington Square Apt 200, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 963-5291
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The November Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family of Woodstock ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 14% to recipients in New York. The listed grants show support for organizations in Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania communities, as well as a New York recipient.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The November Fund gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $140K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family of Woodstock Kingston, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Restaurant Opportunities Center PA New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Haitian American United for Change Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Bike Works Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Support Center for Child Advocates Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Eastern Pa Trans Equity Project Orefield, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Disabled in Action of PA Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Community Legal Services Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Maternity Care Coalition Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Juntos Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111,972 | $97,332 | $143,950 | $140,000 | 14 | $141,900 | $95,282 | $6,525 |
| 2024 | $158,590 | $13,986 | $23,950 | $20,000 | 1 | $21,900 | $11,936 | $11,649 |
| 2023 | $168,554 | $12,609 | $8,500 | $5,000 | 1 | $6,675 | $10,784 | $10,753 |
| 2022 | $164,445 | $14,117 | $4,293 | — | — | $1,491 | $12,546 | $11,203 |
| 2021 | $154,621 | $55,574 | $82,803 | $80,000 | 8 | — | $54,097 | $11,473 |
| 2020 | $181,850 | $13,493 | $2,824 | — | — | — | $11,929 | $11,559 |
| 2019 | $171,181 | $53,946 | $84,943 | $81,000 | 2 | — | $51,295 | $12,298 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The November Fund reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2025 grants include general support for organizations whose stated missions include equitable access to bicycling and bike repair (Neighborhood Bike Works), advocacy and services for children affected by abuse and neglect (Support Center for Child Advocates), support and education for transgender people (Eastern PA Trans Equity Project), legal advocacy and representation (Community Legal Services), and health and wellbeing for pregnant women and parenting families (Maternity Care Coalition).
Other 2025 grantees describe their work as supporting immigrant and worker rights (Juntos), improving housing and social conditions for low-income women and families (Women’s Community Revitalization Project), and providing crisis intervention and support services to individuals and families (Family of Woodstock).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 14 grants totaling $140,000. All were $10,000. Listed recipients include Family of Woodstock ($10,000), Restaurant Opportunities Center PA ($10,000), Haitian American United for Change ($10,000), Neighborhood Bike Works ($10,000), Support Center for Child Advocates ($10,000), Eastern PA Trans Equity Project ($10,000), Disabled in Action of PA ($10,000), Community Legal Services ($10,000), Maternity Care Coalition ($10,000), Juntos ($10,000), Trans Central PA ($10,000), and Women’s Community Revitalization Project ($10,000). Each grant’s stated purpose was general support.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark S Dichter, Tobey Gordon Dichter, Aliza Dichter, and Melissa Dichter as trustees.
The November Fund's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark S. Dichter
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tobey Gordon Dichter
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aliza Dichter
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Dichter
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The November Fund
How much does The November Fund give each year?
The November Fund gave $140K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is The November Fund's typical grant size?
The November Fund's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The November Fund give grants?
The November Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (9 grants) and Harrisburg, PA (2 grants).
Does The November Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The November Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The November Fund's largest grantees?
The November Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Family of Woodstock ($10,000), Restaurant Opportunities Center PA ($10,000) and Haitian American United for Change ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The November Fund?
The November Fund reported $112K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The November Fund fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The November Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The November Fund's EIN?
The November Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2072454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The November Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The November Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The November Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-november-fund-morg_383dc5f88973438f8b35cf3258d9ddaf
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