Financial and Social Assistance
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Swiss descendants and their families
- Must be in need of assistance
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Exclusion: Directors of the Board and their families are excluded
Overview
Purpose: Direct assistance to individuals and families in need
Geographic scope: Philadelphia area and beyond
Types of support:
- Social support: visits to the elderly and sick
- Financial support: payments and loans
Eligibility:
- Swiss descendants and their families
- Must be in need of assistance
- Exclusion: Directors of the Board and their families are excluded
Award details:
- Amount varies based on individual circumstances
- No formal application required
How to Apply
Application Process
- Contact any member of the Board of Directors by email or phone
- No formal application is required
- Board will consider your request as quickly as possible
- Depending on your situation, the Board may request:
- Additional information
- Financial documentation (for financial support needs)
- Decision and award notification from Board of Directors
Contact: Swiss Benevolent Society of Philadelphia Board of Directors (see https://www.sbsphiladelphia.org/apply-for-aid/ for contact details)
What Swiss Benevolent Society of Phila actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $8,000
- Median grant
- $8,000
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY.
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Fields of Work
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