The Philadelphia Foundation
The Philadelphia Foundation is a public charity based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a community foundation serving Greater Philadelphia. Founded in 1918, it works with donors to establish charitable funds and supports community needs through grantmaking, scholarships, partnerships, and civic leadership.
The Philadelphia Foundation at a glance
In short: The Philadelphia Foundation gave $39.1M across 715 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,137,145
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 715
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,737
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,500
- Total assets
- $704,644,796
- +11.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (153 of 714, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (68% 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 The Philadelphia Foundation
- How to Apply
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The available program information identifies specific grant opportunities and their own eligibility criteria. The 2024 competitive-grant FAQ describes a two-step application process for that past cycle; it does not establish the process for currently listed opportunities.
- Review Cycle
- October 8, 2026, for the currently listed Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund Grant.
- Deadline
- October 8, 2026, for the currently listed Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund Grant.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1835 Market Street 2410, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 563-6417
Website: https://philafound.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
19 open opportunities from The Philadelphia Foundation
Advocacy Unrestricted Grants
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Deadline
Deadline not published
Black Community Leaders Grants
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Deadline not published
Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Grants
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Philadelphia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Methow Housing Trust ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $8.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
3,769 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,754 grants of 3,769 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated service area is Greater Philadelphia. Its website says staff-directed discretionary grants are awarded primarily in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and Camden and Burlington counties in New Jersey. Donor-advised grants may go to 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States.
In 2024, 68% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 10% to Washington, 5% to New Jersey, 3% to New York, and 2% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 715 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Philadelphia Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 153 of 714 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $59K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $27K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25.6M (2019) to $80.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 715 grants totaling $39.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Methow Housing Trust Winthrop, WA | To Provide General Operating Support in FY2024 | $1,600,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $1,027,579 |
| Bayada Home Healthcare Pittsburgh, PA | Advance 75 Home Health Aides | $1,000,000 |
| Impact Services Corporation Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $850,000 |
| Low Income Housing Institute Seattle, WA | Support the MLK Project | $850,000 |
| Tri-County Community Action Bridgeton, NJ | Program Support | $850,000 |
| Culture Changing Christians Worship Center Inc Philadelphia, PA | Support of the Cohort Graduation | $607,500 |
| Maternity Care Coalition Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $560,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds Beaverton, OR | In Support of Client Service and Procedures | $501,750 |
| IMS Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
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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 | $704,644,796 | $88,851,245 | $52,053,674 | $39,137,145 | 715 | $22,078,930 |
| 2023 | $630,809,001 | $57,345,521 | $54,267,925 | $41,695,488 | 655 | $22,472,810 |
| 2022 | $584,384,980 | $80,318,312 | $48,747,954 | $37,371,702 | 634 | $34,239,365 |
| 2021 | $669,216,014 | $72,684,648 | $61,244,181 | $49,537,782 | 695 | $39,750,208 |
| 2020 | $520,035,912 | $77,874,752 | $88,811,151 | $80,415,363 | 1,070 | $11,433,292 |
| 2019 | $497,405,675 | $66,660,025 | $34,669,527 | $25,562,692 | 826 | $16,812,576 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to strengthen the economic, social, and civic vitality of Greater Philadelphia. Its work includes grantmaking, convening and aligning stakeholders, civic leadership, and supporting donors in developing philanthropic funds.
The Foundation’s 2024 filing describes work on gun violence intervention through the Civic Coalition to Save Lives, including data sharing, partnerships, grantmaking, and collaborative infrastructure. It also describes a 10-year commitment to measurably increase financial and social capital for the region’s most vulnerable residents.
Examples of organizations it supported in 2024 illustrate a range of grantee missions. Methow Housing Trust says it develops and preserves affordable, quality housing for Methow Valley residents. Philadelphia grantee Maternity Care Coalition says it works to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for children ages 0–3. CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia says it provides a charitable home and shared management resources for fiscally sponsored projects in arts, culture, heritage, and social impact.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 715 grants totaling $39,137,145. Grant amounts ranged from $5,019 to $1,600,000, with a median of $25,500. Separately, its filing says it addressed urgent needs across Greater Philadelphia with nearly $63 million in grants from its funds and those of affiliated supporting organizations.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $1,600,000 to Methow Housing Trust for general operating support; $1,027,579 to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for general operating support; $1,000,000 to BAYADA Home Healthcare to advance 75 home health aides; and $850,000 each to Impact Services Corporation for general operating support, Low Income Housing Institute to support the MLK Project, and Tri-County Community Action for program support. Other large grants included $607,500 to Culture Changing Christians Worship Center for cohort graduation support, $560,000 to Maternity Care Coalition for general operating support, and $501,750 to the National Network of Abortion Funds for client service and procedures.
The Foundation’s website lists special initiative opportunities, including the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund Grant, GSK IMPACT Awards, and Forman Family Fund Grants. The currently listed District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund Grant has an award range of $5,000–$50,000 and a stated deadline of October 8, 2026. Its stated geographic scope includes Burlington and Camden counties in New Jersey and Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania. The website also describes nonprofit capacity-building support through a 12-month subscription for eligible Greater Philadelphia nonprofits to access consulting.
A competitive grant cycle described in an August 2024 FAQ is past. That cycle allowed applications in one competitive grant category, with open special initiatives as an additional option; it listed organizational budgets of $100,000 to $10 million, with an exemption discussion available for organizations above that range. The FAQ listed award caps from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on category.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pedro A. Ramos as President and CEO and Secretary; Orlando Esposito as Chief Investment Officer and CFO through June 2024; Janice Marini as Chief Advancement Officer; Helen Booth as Chief of Staff; Kevin Dow as Executive Director, Regional Foundation; Denise Ayers as Director of Grants and Programs; Theodore Qualli as Director of Communications and Marketing; Christine Conti as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer; Lon Greenberg as Chair; and William J. Burke as Treasurer.
The Philadelphia Foundation is led by Pedro A. Ramos, President, CEO & Secretary since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pedro A. Ramos
President, CEO & Secretary
President & CEO → President, CEO & Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$368K (2019) → $451K (2024)
Kevin Dow
Executive Director & Regional Foundation
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$169K (2023) → $175K (2024)
Lon Greenberg
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair Jul & Vice Chair, 2023
Chair Jul & Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Qualli
Director of Communications & Marketing
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$133K (2022) → $152K (2024)
Denise Ayers
Director of Grants & Programs
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$133K (2024)
Helen Booth
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$128K (2019) → $171K (2024)
Orlando Esposito
Chief Invest. Officer & CFO to Jun
CFO - Start Apr → Chief Financial Officer, 2020
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Invest. Officer & CFO to Jun, 2024
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$143K (2019) → $201K (2024)
Christine Conti
Chief Financial & Administrator Officer
Controller → Chief Financial & Administrator Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$190K (2022) → $117K (2024)
Janice Marini
Chief Advancement Officer
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$191K (2024)
Andrew Rogoff
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn McNiff
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael K. Pearson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirin Karsan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Mesires Fournaris
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dixianne James
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Scaccetti
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Allison
Board Member
Chair → Chair to Jun & Brd Member, 2023
Chair to Jun & Brd Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William J. Burke
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William P. Hankowsky
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Flanagan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendell Pritchett
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Urbania
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aldustus Aj Jordan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharmain Matlock-Turner
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: R. Duane Perry (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Scott Bradley (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Diane Melley (2020–2023) — Executive Director & Senior Advisor
- Former: Fernando Chang-Muy (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah Bentzel (2023) — Senior Program Officer & Regional Foundation
- Former: Kerry Benson (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lois Gabin-Legato (2019–2022) — Chief Advancement Officer
- Former: Stephen A. Cozen (2019–2022) — Board Member to Feb
- Former: Mindy Posoff (2019–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jack Wagner (2021) — Executive Director Financial Svcs.
- Former: Philip Fitzgerald (2021) — Director Grantmaking in Program
- Former: Anthony J. Conti (2019–2020) — Chair to Jun & Board Member
- Former: Francis J. Mirabello Esq. (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: John Nihill (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Burke (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Leebron Tutelman PhD (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Froehlich (2019) — CFO - Left Jan
- Former: N. Nina Ahmad PhD (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Santo Montecalvo (2019) — It Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $451K, to Pedro a Ramos (President & CEO, Secretary). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Philadelphia Foundation
How much does The Philadelphia Foundation give each year?
The Philadelphia Foundation gave $39.1M across 715 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $41.7M across 655 grants.
What is The Philadelphia Foundation's typical grant size?
The Philadelphia Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,500, and its average grant was $54,737, across 715 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Philadelphia Foundation that year got $59K on average.
Where does The Philadelphia Foundation give grants?
The Philadelphia Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (10%) and New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (345 grants), New York, NY (22 grants), Washington, DC (15 grants) and Seattle, WA (14 grants).
Does The Philadelphia Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of The Philadelphia Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (376 of 715) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Classical Studies" (10 grants), "Capacity Building" (8 grants) and "Program Support" (8 grants).
Who are The Philadelphia Foundation's largest grantees?
The Philadelphia Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Methow Housing Trust ($1,600,000), Philadelphia Museum of Art ($1,027,579) and Bayada Home Healthcare ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Philadelphia Foundation?
The Philadelphia Foundation reported $704.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $88.9M.
What does The Philadelphia Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to strengthen the economic, social, and civic vitality of Greater Philadelphia. Its work includes grantmaking, convening and aligning stakeholders, civic leadership, and supporting donors in developing philanthropic funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Philadelphia Foundation?
The available program information identifies specific grant opportunities and their own eligibility criteria. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Philadelphia Foundation's EIN?
The Philadelphia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1581832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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