University City District
Philadelphia, PA ·EIN 23-2913784 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds University City District?
University City District is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($20.7M), National Philanthropic Trust ($4.0M), The Pew Charitable Trusts ($3.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $35.5M in grants to University City District between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | $20,678,957 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $4,000,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | $3,500,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Lenfest Foundation Inc | $2,500,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Philadelphia Works Inc | $2,002,999 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $839,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Hummingbird Foundation Inc | $500,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The William Penn Foundation | $470,000 | 4 | 2020–2022 |
| Drexel University | $341,588 | 4 | 2022–2023 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | $195,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | $160,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Network for Good | $93,976 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | $60,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Connelly Foundation | $49,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $35,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Barra Foundation Inc | $22,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Coleman Resid Tw | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Chamber of Commerce for Greater | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Coleman Foundation | $4,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Once Upon a Time Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
What grants has University City District received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hummingbird Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION. | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | SUPPORT PRGM SRVS | $4,218,716 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $4,000,000 |
| 2024 | The Pew Charitable Trusts | Civic Life | $2,725,000 |
| 2024 | Philadelphia Works Inc | JOB- TRAINING | $1,269,731 |
| 2024 | Hummingbird Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION. | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Financial Wellness | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $33,882 |
| 2024 | Coleman Resid Tw | UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Chamber of Commerce for Greater | WITH THE CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM THE REGIONAL FOUNDATION, THE UNIVERSITY CITY DISTRICT WORKS WITHIN A PLACE-BASED, DATE-DRIVEN FRAMEWORK TO INVEST IN WORLD-CLASS PUBLIC SPACES, ADDRESS CRIME AND PUBLIC SAFETY, SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES ALONG OUR COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS, CONNECT LOW-INCOME PHILADELPHIANS TO CAREERS WITH EMPLOYER PARTNERS, AND PROMOTE JOB GROWTH AND INNOVATION. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Connelly Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT - TRUSTEE DISCRETIONARY GRANT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | SUPPORT PRGM SRVS | $3,877,798 |
| 2023 | Philadelphia Works Inc | JOB- TRAINING | $435,724 |
| 2023 | Drexel University | RESEARCH | $68,117 |
| 2023 | Drexel University | RESEARCH | $68,117 |
| 2023 | United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | Grant | $52,500 |
| 2023 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Financial Wellness | $35,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $23,759 |
| 2023 | Connelly Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Once Upon a Time Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2022 | Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,659,659 |
| 2022 | The Pew Charitable Trusts | Civic Life | $775,000 |
| 2022 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF CREATING ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND CAREER PATHWAYS | $339,000 |
| 2022 | Philadelphia Works Inc | JOB-TRAINING | $297,544 |
| 2022 | The Lenfest Foundation Inc | CONNECTING TALENTED WEST PHILA. | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Drexel University | RESEARCH | $102,677 |
| 2022 | Drexel University | RESEARCH | $102,677 |
| 2022 | The William Penn Foundation | WEST PHILADELPHIA PARK MAINTENANCE PILOT | $80,000 |
| 2022 | Citizens Charitable Foundation | WEST PHILADELPHIA SKILLS INITIATIVE | $60,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds University City District?
University City District is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($20.7M), National Philanthropic Trust ($4.0M), The Pew Charitable Trusts ($3.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $35.5M in grants to University City District between 2020–2025.
Who is University City District's largest funder?
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania is the largest recorded funder of University City District, with $20.7M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has University City District received?
IRS 990 filings record $35.5M in grants to University City District across 51 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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