The Panama Street Fund is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and was established in 2005 according to IRS records.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$913K
-12.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$215K
-43.8% YoY
Grant Count
20
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-15.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- COVID-19 relief and disaster preparedness
- Public health
- Health disparities
- Food pantries and food security
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$7,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- New Jersey
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving:
- Total assets: $913,136 (most recent filing)
- Total assets reported elsewhere: $1,000,000
- Annual giving: $215,306–$382,000
- Giving rate: 36.7% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $913,136 | $1,039,160 | $1,362,844 |
| Revenue | $100,028 | $60,365 | $-40,759 |
| Expenses | $226,052 | $384,049 | $285,884 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $215,306 | $382,810 | $283,499 |
| Net Investment Income | $50,911 | $62,555 | $29,495 |
| Distributable Amount | $55,940 | $65,035 | $83,742 |
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
139 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARABARA JAFFE | President | — | — |
| HOWARD LANGER | Secretary | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1717 Arch Street, Suite 4020 Philadelphia, PA 19103-2739
EIN: 20-1877195
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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