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Philadelphia foundations

There are 6,004foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Philadelphiametro area, including the cities of Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Camden within the states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Combined, these Philadelphia metro foundationsemploy 1,587 people, earn more than $18 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $82 billion.
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Types of foundations in Philadelphia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
5,047
$4,941,714,743
Grantmaking public charity foundations
335
$12,682,573,206
Corporate foundations
134
$432,088,267
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
111
$5,226,772
Community foundations
60
$139,411,139
Organizations supporting a single foundation
26
$48,905,015
Foundation alliances and advocates
13
$2,814,338
Foundation professional societies
7
$1,820,594
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
2
$0
Foundation research and public policy institutes
1
$0
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Job trends for Philadelphia foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
3,730
1-10
140
11-25
21
26-100
11
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Philadelphia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
3,350
$250k to $1M
750
$1M to $5M
492
$5M to $25M
147
$25M to $100M
25
$100M+
8
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Directory of foundations in Philadelphia

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The Philadelphia Foundation (PF)

Philadelphia Foundation is the community foundation that serves the Greater Philadelphia community. It is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the United States.
Revenue
$57.3m
Assets
$630.8m
Employees
31
EIN
23-1581832
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ruth Lilly Foundation

The Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation located in Pittsburgh, PA. It made $8,716,100 in annual grants last year and has total assets of $94,957,413.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$87.6m
Employees
5
EIN
34-7206415
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Gerald D and Helen M Stephens Foundation

The Gerald D and Helen M Stephens Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds unrestricted use, scholarships, and the black bear project. Grantees include Easter Seals and others. The foundation made three grants last year.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$30.5m
Employees
0
EIN
37-1224611
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Karena Lee Adler Foundation

The Karena Lee Adler Foundation is a private foundation located in Wilmington, DE and is supported by The Estate of Karena Adler.
Revenue
$17.7m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-3929425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The D Lane and Anwyl Bates Foundation

Private foundation in Wilmington, DE that funds general charitable purposes and made six grants last year, including Elephant Aid International.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1885278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Donald J Slavik Family Foundation

The Donald J Slavik Family Foundation is a private foundation that made 17 grants last year. The foundation is located in Saint Louis, MO and is supported by Ann Slavik Clat Und Slavik Fam TR. Grantees include The Wild Animal Sanctuary.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$64.8m
Employees
0
EIN
82-6893331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Horizon Charitable Foundation

The Horizon Charitable Foundation provides grants to various organizations, including the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. The last year saw two grants made by the foundation. The foundation is located in Wilmington, Delaware.
Revenue
$21.7m
Assets
$114.5m
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-1406109
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Riley Family Foundation

The Riley Family Foundation grants financial assistance to a number of different charities, including a Catholic social services organization, a religious order of Catholic priests, an orphanage, and a private charity.
Revenue
$18.2m
Assets
$105.6m
Employees
0
EIN
82-3802429
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James Annenberg La Vea Charitable Foundation

The James Annenberg La Vea Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Pittsburgh, PA. The Foundation's trustees are Lawrence J Miller and N.a. Pnc Bank. Last year, the Foundation made grants totaling $2,193,051.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$189.1m
Employees
2
EIN
65-6323823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edris Charitable Foundation

The Edris Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that made 14 grants last year. It is supported by Kassouf Edmond and is located in Wilmington, DE.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$35.3m
Employees
0
EIN
46-3935635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Giving Bee Family Foundation

The Giving Bee Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Wilmington, DE. It has two trustees, Junyao Brumberg and Matthew Brumberg.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$24.6m
Employees
0
EIN
85-4351873
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PTS Foundation

The PTS Foundation is a private foundation located in Plymouth Meeting, PA. It is supported by Pam H Schneider. Last year it made 17 grants, including one to Philadelphia City Rowing Inc.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
0
EIN
23-2930670
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John M Paz Foundation 12 23 10 John M Paz and Bbhtcde

The John M Paz Foundation 12 23 10 John M Paz and Bbhtcde is a private foundation located in Wilmington, DE that supports Seacrest Country Day School. It made 18 grants last year.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$18.7m
Employees
1
EIN
27-6981716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seligsohn Foundation

The Seligsohn Foundation is a private foundation located in Bala Cynwyd, PA that primarily funds unrestricted grants. Last year, it made 39 grants to various organizations, including Kohelet Yeshiva High School and others.
Revenue
$32.1m
Assets
$35.3m
Employees
0
EIN
23-2267682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Allerton Foundation

The Allerton Foundation is a relatively small private foundation that primarily funds general support of organizations, wildlife clinics, oikled wildlife response programs, and Drexel transition pathways.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$87.4m
Employees
0
EIN
23-3035225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The KMJ Family Foundation

A private foundation in Wayne, PA that funds general operations and Catholic charities, and made 16 grants last year.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$17.5m
Employees
0
EIN
26-0554486
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Don and Linda Brodie Family Foundation

Private foundation funding general charitable purposes and grantees, including Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options. Made 11 grants last year.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
0
EIN
83-1395090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Thomas R Kline Foundation

The Thomas R Kline Foundation is a private foundation that was created to support Missing Bolts Productions. The foundation made four grants last year and is located in Philadelphia, PA.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$21.5m
Employees
0
EIN
38-7066678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert and Ardis James Foundation

The Robert and Ardis James Foundation is a private foundation that was founded by Robert James. The foundation made $9,275,560 in annual grants last year. The foundation has $136,018,898 in total assets.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$167.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-3298762
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chrysanta Foundation

The Watson Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds organizations that help with its missions: to promote child development, meaningful social interactions, and quality programming for children.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$27.8m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2658221
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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