The Philadelphia Foundation
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| Formation | 1918 |
|---|---|
| Type | Community Foundation |
| Location |
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Area served | Delaware Valley |
Key people | Pedro A. Ramos (President and CEO) [1] |
Employees | 28 |
| Website | www |
The Philadelphia Foundation is a
community foundations in the United States, awarding more than $20 million in annual grants from more than 800 charitable funds.[3]
History
The foundation was established as a "community trust" by the
Pennsylvania governor, one appointed by the senior judge of the U.S. District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania, one appointed by the judge of the Orphans' Court, and two appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fidelity Trust Company.[4]
Mission
The mission of The Philadelphia Foundation is "building philanthropic resources, managing those resources well, and distributing those resources effectively." This is part of their larger vision of "a flourishing Delaware Valley made up of safe, thriving and diverse communities, strengthened by a dynamic and robust nonprofit sector that is critical to our quality of life, and that inspires civic participation through philanthropy."[5] It manages approximately 900 funds and makes over 1,000 grants and scholarship awards each year.[6]
See also
- Community foundation
- Connelly Foundation
- Philadelphia Media Network
- William Penn Foundation
References
- ^ "Leadership & Staff". The Philadelphia Foundation. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
- ^ "Our Mission & History". The Philadelphia Foundation. Retrieved 2014-03-31.
- ^ "Quick Facts". The Philadelphia Foundation. Retrieved 2014-03-31.
- ProQuest 1829462559
- ^ "Mission". The Philadelphia Foundation. Retrieved 2014-03-31.
- ^ "Guidestar: Philadelphia Foundation". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
