Impact100 Philadelphia Grant Program

Impact100 Philadelphia provides impactful grants aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia area. With a focus on addressing unmet needs, the program encourages applications from diverse organizations that demonstrate financial stability and community impact. Eligible nonprofits must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities serving specific Pennsylvania counties, with at least three years of financial statements. The program prioritizes initiatives in arts, education, environment, family, and health sectors, enabling organizations to strengthen their core missions.

About Our Grants
Impact100 Philadelphia provides high-impact grants that support a nonprofit organization’s core mission. Our goal is to address unmet needs in the Philadelphia region and raise the profile of smaller nonprofit organizations. Impact100 grant funds may be spent on necessary infrastructure, staff salaries, primary programs or services, or other expenses that strengthen an organization and enhance its ability to do its core work.
A central question in our application is Why now? We ask applicants why this juncture in particular is the time that a $100,000 grant will have a large impact on the organization.
Our Focus Areas are Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Family, and Health & Wellness.
Arts and Culture:
Promote, develop, and enhance artistic expression and creative thinking through culturally diverse art or art education, utilizing varied media and art forms such as exhibitions, performances, or some other method.
Education:
Teach, inform and educate individuals or specific groups, addressing equitable access to create or advance future opportunities for children and/or adults on a wide range of issues and causes.
Environment:
Improve, preserve, and protect community public spaces or natural resources providing equitable access while promoting a just, safe, healthy and sustainable world.
Family:

• Strengthen and enhance the lives of children, older adults, and all families to achieve a better life and a healthy, secure future.
• Health & Wellness:
• Empower wellness as a way to strengthen and improve the mental and physical well-being of communities and people of all ages.

Eligibility

Tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, independent of a financial sponsor (local affiliates may apply under the 501(c)(3) of the national organization).Located in and serve residents of the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.In possession of at least 3 full years (36 months) of independently prepared, audited, or reviewed financial statements.If the applicant is the local chapter of a national non profit, the applicant can provide evidence the funds are controlled locally, usually with a bank account in the name of the local entity.Not a recipient of an Impact100 Philadelphia $100,000 grant in the past three grant cycles.

Ineligibility

Debt reduction, operating deficits, interim or bridge funding, or endowment funding.Individuals or private foundations.Activities that are religious or political in nature.Fund drives, annual appeals, fundraising events, or general capital campaigns.