Philadelphia Foundation

Applications for the Forman Family Fund close July 3! If your nonprofit offers arts programming for youth in Greater Philadelphia, don't miss your chance to apply. 🎨

Apply today: https://www.philafound.org/nonprofits/available-grants/special-initiative-grants/forman-family-fund-grants/

Applications are open for the Nessa Forman, David Forman, Eleanor and Solomon Forman Family Fund! 🎨

Managed by Philadelphia Foundation, the fund supports Greater Philadelphia nonprofits offering programming in photography, architectural drawing and architecture, and written arts for young people ages 11 to 18, both in-school and out-of-school-time.

The fund honors the legacy of Nessa R. Forman, a passionate advocate for arts education and former Vice President for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at WHYY.

If your organization works with youth in the arts, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more and apply: https://www.philafound.org/nonprofits/available-grants/special-initiative-grants/forman-family-fund-grants/

Applications are open for the Nessa Forman, David Forman, Eleanor and Solomon Forman Family Fund! 🎨

Managed by Philadelphia Foundation, the fund supports Greater Philadelphia nonprofits offering programming in photography, architectural drawing and architecture, and written arts for young people ages 11 to 18, both in-school and out-of-school-time.

The fund honors the legacy of Nessa R. Forman, a passionate advocate for arts education and former Vice President for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at WHYY.

If your organization works with youth in the arts, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more and apply: https://www.philafound.org/nonprofits/available-grants/special-initiative-grants/forman-family-fund-grants/

In 2025, Philadelphia's nonprofit sector faced one of its most challenging funding environments in recent memory. Federal policy shifts introduced real uncertainty, forcing organizations to make hard decisions about programs and the people they serve.

When our community was in need, our donors stepped up. 🤝

In significant and measurable ways, our DAF donors read the moment and responded to it. Donor-directed giving rose nearly 41% year over year, reaching $32.4 million. That kind of responsiveness reflects something important about what it means to have a giving vehicle rooted in a community foundation. When the community needs more, our donors already have the infrastructure in place, our expertise to help them understand the landscape, and our relationships to give more, quickly and with confidence.

Read more about how Philadelphia Foundation DAF donors met the moment in 2025 ⬇️
https://www.philafound.org/how-philadelphia-foundation-daf-donors-met-the-moment-in-2025/