The Philly Service Award
The Philly Service Award is an independent nonprofit based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. It supports Philadelphia high school students in leading community service projects by providing schools with project funds and opportunities to compete for additional awards.
The Philly Service Award at a glance
In short: The Philly Service Award gave $150K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +48.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -25.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $312,789
- +121.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Philly Service Award
- Contact
Mailing address: 1149 W Lancaster Avenue Suite U-3, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: (610) 665-3458
Website: https://phillyserviceaward.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Philly Service Award
Drexel University Impact Idea Award
The Philly Service Award
Amount
$2,000 ($1,000 for student winner + $1,000 for their school)
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Philly Service Award
The Philly Service Award
Amount
Over $100,000 in total prizes
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Philly Service Award funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abraham Lincoln High School ($20K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing lists all grant dollars as going to Pennsylvania recipients, and the itemized recipients are Philadelphia schools. The website describes its school program as serving Philadelphia high schools.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Philly Service Award gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2024) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High School Philadelphia, PA | School Enhancement, | $20,000 |
| Friends of Carver Hses Philadelphia, PA | School Enhancement | $20,000 |
| Multiculteral Academy Charter Schoo Philadelphia, PA | School Enhancement | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Academy Charter Philadelphia, PA | School Enhancement | $20,000 |
| New Foundation Charter School Philadelphia, PA | School Enhancement | $20,000 |
| Roman Catholic High School Philadelphia, PA | School Enhancement | $10,000 |
| First Philadelphia Prep Charter Sch Philadelphia, PA | School Enhancement | $10,000 |
| Vocatio Career Prep High School Philadelphia, PA | School Enhancement | $10,000 |
| West Catholic Prep High School Philadelphia, PA | School Enhancement | $10,000 |
| Friends of Lankenau Science Magnet Philadelphia, PA | School Enhancement | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing identifies the organization as a public charity. It was formed in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312,789 | $537,493 | $365,952 | $150,000 | 10 | $12,193 |
| 2024 | $141,329 | $454,115 | $392,432 | $101,000 | 5 | $2,323 |
| 2023 | $63,208 | $67,002 | $31,626 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, the organization stated that its mission is to engage and inspire Philadelphia youth by funding high schools for student-led community service projects, celebrating students’ achievements, enhancing schools, and supporting educators with classroom essentials.
The organization’s website describes an initial community service grant for eligible Philadelphia high schools, followed by Impact Awards for completed projects. It says projects are evaluated on impact, feasibility, innovation, and community engagement. Award categories listed on its website include Community Partner, Legacy Builders, Safer, Cleaner, Greener, and Innovation awards.
In 2025, the organization gave school enhancement grants to Philadelphia schools. Among the recipients, Multicultural Academy Charter School describes its mission as educating the whole child in a safe environment; New Foundations Charter School says it provides academic, social, and emotional foundations for students to become high-achieving, socially competent stewards of their communities. Vocatio Career Prep High School describes itself as a Christ-centered school offering academic and vocational preparation for postsecondary education or a career.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $150,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $20,000, with a median of $15,000. All listed 2025 grants were for school enhancement and went to Philadelphia schools.
The largest reported grants were $20,000 each to Abraham Lincoln High School, Friends of Carver HSES, Multicultural Academy Charter School, Philadelphia Academy Charter School, and New Foundations Charter School. Other reported recipients included Roman Catholic High School, First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, Vocatio Career Prep High School, West Catholic Preparatory High School, and Friends of Lankenau Science Magnet, each receiving $10,000.
The website describes a process in which schools apply for an initial community service grant, carry out student-designed projects, and may submit completed projects for Impact Awards. It says the initial application must be submitted by a faculty member and that a school must submit a separate Impact Award application to be considered for additional prizes. The website’s 2025–2026 community service grant application notice refers to a past cycle. Its 2026 Impact Awards information describes an awards ceremony scheduled for May 1, 2026, which is also past. The filing says recipients must complete an Impact Award acceptance form describing planned use of the award and an Impact Award spending report.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Zuritsky as chairman and Shelly Lotman Fisher as president. Other listed officers are Sherry Lemonick, Raquel McNabb, Otis Hackney, Sylvia Spivey, Jeffrey Berstein, Rahul Kothari, Garrett Snider, and Varsovia Fernandez.
The Philly Service Award is led by Jennifer Jones, Executive Director & S on every filing since 2023; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Jones
Executive Director & S
On filings since 2023
22 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Lotman Fisher
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Zuritsky
Chairman of
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Lack
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Snider
Officer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Berstein
Officer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Otis Hackney
Officer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rahul Kothari
Officer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raquel McNabb
Officer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Lemonick
Officer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Spivey
Officer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Varsovia Fernandez
Officer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Fry (2023) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Philly Service Award
How much does The Philly Service Award give each year?
The Philly Service Award gave $150K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $101K across 5 grants.
What is The Philly Service Award's typical grant size?
The Philly Service Award's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Philly Service Award give grants?
The Philly Service Award gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (10 grants).
Does The Philly Service Award give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Philly Service Award's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "School Enhancement," (10 grants).
Who are The Philly Service Award's largest grantees?
The Philly Service Award's largest 2025 grantees include Abraham Lincoln High School ($20,000), Friends of Carver Hses ($20,000) and Multiculteral Academy Charter Schoo ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Philly Service Award?
The Philly Service Award reported $313K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $537K.
What does The Philly Service Award fund?
In its 2024 filing, the organization stated that its mission is to engage and inspire Philadelphia youth by funding high schools for student-led community service projects, celebrating students’ achievements, enhancing schools, and supporting educators with classroom essentials. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Philly Service Award?
The Philly Service Award has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check phillyserviceaward.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Philly Service Award's EIN?
The Philly Service Award's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3304584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Philly Service Award funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-philly-service-award-morg_c95708ec49fb484cb08e8c1988c4bb41
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