Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.9M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
66
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture?
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($900K), The William Penn Foundation ($584K), National Philanthropic Trust ($436K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ford Foundation | $900,000 | 9 | 2021–2023 |
| The William Penn Foundation | $584,000 | 11 | 2020–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $435,920 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Independence Public Media of | $325,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Pennsylvania Voice | $95,927 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | $95,760 | 1 | 2025 |
| The University of the Arts | $90,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Inc | $65,641 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The Philadelphia Foundation | $42,000 | 3 | 2019 |
| Independence Foundation | $35,000 | 6 | 2021–2025 |
| Scattergood Behavioral Health | $33,500 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| Samuel S Fels Fund | $33,000 | 3 | 2021 |
| Arab Community Center for Economic and S | $29,000 | 3 | 2019–2023 |
| Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation | $17,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition Inc | $16,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Blossom Hill Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Bread and Roses Community Fund | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia | $14,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| PA Alliance Foundation | $9,717 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Summit Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2019) to $828K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $282K.
What grants has Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $120,920 |
| 2025 | The Pew Charitable Trusts | Civic Life | $95,760 |
| 2025 | Scattergood Behavioral Health | MENTAL HEALTH | $31,000 |
| 2025 | The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Inc | OPERATIONS | $17,000 |
| 2025 | Independence Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ARTS E | $6,000 |
| 2025 | The Summit Foundation Inc | Program | $1,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $115,000 |
| 2024 | Independence Public Media of | TOSUPPORT AL-BUSTAN NEWS SERVICE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The William Penn Foundation | SUPPORT SCHOOL ARAB ARTS PROGRAMS IN EXISTING SCHOOLS. | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Inc | OPERATIONS | $5,288 |
| 2024 | Independence Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The William Penn Foundation | AL-BUSTAN SEEDS OF CULTURE - ARTS AND CULTURE HUBS FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 | $85,000 |
| 2023 | Independence Public Media of | FOR SUPPORT OF AL-BUSTAN NEWS | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The University of the Arts | ARTS AND CULTURAL PROJECTS | $42,000 |
| 2023 | The William Penn Foundation | FOOD AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR ARAB-AMERICAN FAMILIES | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Inc | OPERATIONS | $14,159 |
| 2023 | Arab Community Center for Economic and S | DONOR DIRECT FUND DISTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Blossom Hill Foundation Inc | Sponsor fellows int'l relief | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Independence Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Pennsylvania Voice | PUBLIC EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $95,927 |
Showing 30 most recent of 66 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture?
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($900K), The William Penn Foundation ($584K), National Philanthropic Trust ($436K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture between 2019–2025.
Who is Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture's largest funder?
The Ford Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, with $900K across 9 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture across 66 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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