Connelly Foundation 101: What Philadelphia-Area Grantseekers Need to Know

Connelly Foundation 101: What Philadelphia-Area Grantseekers Need to Know

This is an accessible funder and a good one to know for nonprofits working in the Philadelphia area. Here are the key points that grantseekers should be aware of regarding Connelly Foundation giving. 

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The Fortune Behind a Charter School Gift in Philadelphia

The Fortune Behind a Charter School Gift in Philadelphia

The industrialist Henry Rowan left behind a foundation with assets over $250 million when he died in 2015. His widow, Lee Rowan, is big fan of charter schools, judging by a $2.2 million gift she recently made. 

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When the Arts Faced a Threat in This City, Here's How Funders Rallied

When the Arts Faced a Threat in This City, Here's How Funders Rallied

While deep federal cuts in arts funding have yet to materialize, the screws have already tightened in many cites and states—in some cases, spurring foundations to step forward in a major way. 

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What's This Regional Bank Funder Up To in the Philadelphia Area?

What's This Regional Bank Funder Up To in the Philadelphia Area?

Bank funders almost always stick to their service areas, and the Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation is no exception. Where does its grant money flow in the Philadelphia area?

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A Closer Look at Lenfest’s Journalism Support in Philadelphia

Several major philanthropic institutions around the country have strong journalism roots, but does that mean they should provide grants to report the news? With a focus on Philadelphia, here's a look at the grants awarded from the Lenfest Institute for Journalism's first open call for applications. 

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More Than An Organ: A Savvy Approach to Boost Highbrow Arts Engagement

More Than An Organ: A Savvy Approach to Boost Highbrow Arts Engagement

News out of Philadelphia suggests that when "highbrow" performing arts groups tap into unique local assets to boost audience engagement, funders respond.

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The Philanthropic Ex-Football Player to Watch If You’re Into Early Literacy

The Philanthropic Ex-Football Player to Watch If You’re Into Early Literacy

With ties to Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Alabama, and the Bay Area this former football player and his wife are focusing their philanthropy on early literacy.  

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Where's This Pharma Funder Sending Health Grants in Philadelphia and Beyond?

Where's This Pharma Funder Sending Health Grants in Philadelphia and Beyond?

The pharmaceutical company, AmerisourceBergen, started its own grantmaking foundation just two years ago. To get a better sense of it's priorities, we connected with the foundation’s president, Gina Clark. 

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Sports Team Philanthropy: A Closer Look in One City

Sports Team Philanthropy: A Closer Look in One City

Professional sports is a big business and the charitable arms of some franchises have grown more active and sophisticated. A case in point is the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Nursing Education: Who’s Funding It in Pennsylvania, and Why?

Nursing Education: Who’s Funding It in Pennsylvania, and Why?

The nursing shortage is a big concern nationwide. Here's how a health insurance funder is tackling the issue close to home.  

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The Convenience Store Grantseekers Should Know in Philadelphia

The Convenience Store Grantseekers Should Know in Philadelphia

We catch up with the Wawa Foundation's expansion in Philadelphia and beyond, with its interesting approach to grantmaking. 

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What's the Latest With Pew’s Local Arts Support in Philadelphia?

What's the Latest With Pew’s Local Arts Support in Philadelphia?

What’s more interesting than the numbers is the types of arts groups that are getting Pew’s support in Philadelphia. Here are a few themes that have emerged as growing priorities.

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"Change From the Bottom Up." A Funder Looks to Build Support for Watershed Protection

"Change From the Bottom Up." A Funder Looks to Build Support for Watershed Protection

The William Penn Foundation is providing major funding to educate the public about the Delaware River watershed. It's the latest example of Penn's connect-the-dots approach to conservation.

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A Few Things to Know About This Leading Women’s Giving Circle

A Few Things to Know About This Leading Women’s Giving Circle

The big grants from Impact100 Philadelphia are core mission grants. But these women also award smaller general operating support grants from the “leftover funds” that are worth looking at, too.

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A Regional Funder Giving Where Food, Health, and Environment Meet

A Regional Funder Giving Where Food, Health, and Environment Meet

The Claneil Foundation has been making grants in the Philadelphia region and beyond for about 40 years. Its new strategy looks at three closely intertwined issues.

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Philadelphia Is a Stronghold for Women’s Giving. Which Issues Matter Most?

Philadelphia Is a Stronghold for Women’s Giving. Which Issues Matter Most?

The giving circle movement is strong and getting stronger across the country, and women in Philadelphia are leading the way. Here, we look at a funding group called the Saturday Club.

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How the Independence Blue Cross Foundation Approaches Health Grantmaking

How the Independence Blue Cross Foundation Approaches Health Grantmaking

To learn more about two new initiatives and how nonprofits in Philadelphia can get the IBC Foundation’s support, we connected with the foundation’s president, Lorina Marshall-Blake.

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On the Waterfront: A Foundation Helps a City Reconnect to Its River

On the Waterfront: A Foundation Helps a City Reconnect to Its River

A plan to cap a stretch of highway and reconnect Philadelphia to its waterfront has been in the works for decades. It’s now very close, thanks in part to a $15 million grant. 

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Three Philadelphia Opportunities to Know About from the Bread & Roses Community Fund

Three Philadelphia Opportunities to Know About from the Bread & Roses Community Fund

Philly activists have long turned to this progressive funder for support across a range of issues. We look at what kinds of activities Bread & Roses is backing right now. 

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A Look at a Recent Grantmaking from a Jewish Women’s Group in Philadelphia

A Look at a Recent Grantmaking from a Jewish Women’s Group in Philadelphia

Women of Vision announced three new Philadelphia grants totaling $92,000. A fourth grant went to a group in Israel, but Philadelphia is always the primary focus of this funding group.

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