The Philadelphia Foundation

Philadelphia Foundation is one of the country’s first publicly supported community foundations and the largest devoted to improving lives in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. For more than a century, it has partnered with community members, civic and business leaders, and nonprofit organizations to respond to local needs and create opportunities for lasting impact.

Serving Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Camden and Burlington counties in New Jersey, Philadelphia Foundation plays a dynamic role as civic catalyst, funder, convener, and trusted partner. The foundation advances the region’s economic, social, and civic vitality through grantmaking, capacity-building support for nonprofits, and scholarships, while also tackling complex community challenges. Its work focuses on long-term impact by addressing issues such as economic mobility, community violence, and civic leadership.

Since August 2015, Philadelphia Foundation has been led by President and CEO Pedro A. Ramos.