General Eligibility Requirements
To keep the Foundation's impact intentional and focused, organizations who wish to apply for funding must meet the following criteria:
- Be classified as a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code") AND a public charity under Section 509(a)(1) or (2) of the Code or as a Type I or II supporting organization under Section 509(a)(3) of the Code. Organizations classified as private foundations under the Code or Type III non functionally integrated supporting organizations under Section 509(a)(3) are not eligible for grants from the Foundation
- Be located in and/or serve the five counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties
- Provide services to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) or any other basis prohibited by laws or regulations
- Have a mission that aligns with the goals and funding priorities of the Foundation
- Be able to identify specific, measurable, short and long-term goals for the project
The Foundation does NOT fund the following:
- Grants to individuals
- Endowments
- Award dinners
- Fund-raising events
- Capital construction
- Conferences, seminars, trips, or camps
- Political causes, candidates, organizations, or capital campaigns
- Sports teams
- Religious groups for religious purposes
- Organizations that do not align with the mission and goals of the Foundation