The Monkey and the Elephant
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$911K
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Monkey and the Elephant?
The Monkey and the Elephant is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation ($446K), The William Penn Foundation ($150K), Grace S and W Linton Nelson ($53K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $911K in grants to The Monkey and the Elephant between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation | $446,400 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| The William Penn Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grace S and W Linton Nelson | $53,400 | 5 | 2023–2024 |
| The Philadelphia Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Truist Foundation Inc | $39,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Aging Out Institute | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Lenfest Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Connelly Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of TPF | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Bread and Roses Community Fund | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial | $9,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Penn Community Bank Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| David and Annmarie Perlman Family Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The EMSS Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Zisman Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $325K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $325K.
What grants has The Monkey and the Elephant received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation | GENERAL | $300,000 |
| 2025 | Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation | ALLEVIATE HUNGER, ENHANCE LITERACY, AND PROVIDE LIFE SKILLS TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Grace S and W Linton Nelson | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of TPF | (E) = $10,000 | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Grace S and W Linton Nelson | DIRECTOR'S GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Penn Community Bank Foundation | Grant | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Grace S and W Linton Nelson | PRESIDENTS GRANT - BOARD RETREAT SUP | $3,400 |
| 2024 | Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial | OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation | GENERAL | $146,400 |
| 2023 | Grace S and W Linton Nelson | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Philadelphia Foundation | EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM (ETP) | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Grace S and W Linton Nelson | DIRECTOR'S GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of TPF | (D) = $5,000 | $5,000 |
| 2023 | David and Annmarie Perlman Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
| 2022 | The Lenfest Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING-PANDEMIC RECOVERY | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Connelly Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Philadelphia Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Bread and Roses Community Fund | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | Restaurant Ready Program | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial | OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2022 | David and Annmarie Perlman Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
| 2021 | The William Penn Foundation | EXPAND THE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Truist Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $39,500 |
| 2021 | Aging Out Institute | — | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial | OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The EMSS Foundation Inc | General purposes | $500 |
| 2021 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $50 |
| 2020 | The Zisman Family Foundation | TO FUND OPERATING BUDGET | $500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Monkey and the Elephant?
The Monkey and the Elephant is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation ($446K), The William Penn Foundation ($150K), Grace S and W Linton Nelson ($53K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $911K in grants to The Monkey and the Elephant between 2020–2025.
Who is The Monkey and the Elephant's largest funder?
Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Monkey and the Elephant, with $446K across 2 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has The Monkey and the Elephant received?
IRS 990 filings record $911K in grants to The Monkey and the Elephant across 30 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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