Core Grants Program

The Seybert Foundation supports organizations working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children and youth in the City of Philadelphia through General Operating Support grants.

Geographic Focus: City of Philadelphia

Eligibility Requirements

• Mission Fit: Organization's primary target population must be children and youth, and you must provide direct services
• Geographic Focus: The majority of services must be directed to youth in the City of Philadelphia, not the region
• Budget Size: Annual operating budget must be less than $1.5 million (in some cases, programs operating under fiscal sponsorship of umbrella organizations may be eligible regardless of sponsor budget size—contact foundation in advance)
• Required Financials: Must have filed at least one Form 990 with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization
• Schools Policy: Foundation discourages applications from schools. While Seybert funds organizations that operate programming in schools, it does not provide operating support for schools themselves.

Grant Details

• Award Amount: $20,000 over a 2-year period ($10,000/year)
• Type: General Operating Support only—do not request funds for specific programs or projects
• Cycle: 2025-2027 cycle closed; next application cycle scheduled to reopen in Spring 2027

Reporting Requirements

• Grantees required to complete interim mid-grant report and final grant report
• Final Report: Due at end of second year of funding

Application Process

Current Status: The Seybert Foundation is no longer accepting applications for the 2025-2027 Core Grants Program.

Next Cycle: Spring 2027

Previous Application Details (for reference):

1. Review eligibility requirements carefully before applying
2. Contact foundation if unsure about eligibility: admin@seybertfoundation.org
3. Review Frequently Asked Questions and Funding Priorities
4. Complete application form (form varies by cycle)
5. Request General Operating Support only
6. Submit by deadline at 5:00 PM EDT

Required Materials:

• Organization information
• Mission alignment documentation
• Budget and financial information (990)
• Program and service descriptions

Note: When in doubt about eligibility, contact the foundation before applying.