The Giving Circle of Women’s Connection Philadelphia is designed to support local nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of women and children in the City of Philadelphia by raising funds for collective donor-advised philanthropy.
Donor Name: Philadelphia Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/07/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Giving Circle is the philanthropic arm of the Philadelphia Chapter of Women’s Connection, a national organization of professional women aged 50 and forward who seek to continue a life of learning, engagement, and leadership in the world.
The Giving Circle of Women’s Connection Philadelphia’s focus for 2026 is Food Insecurity. Eligible organizations will be nonprofits with a significant commitment to improving access to affordable, healthy food for women and their families in Philadelphia. They will include those offering a range of services, such as food banks, community gardens, meal programs, excess food collection and distribution, and nutrition education.
Funding Information
Three grants of at least $20,000 each will be awarded for General Operating Support.
Requirements
Applicant organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Primarily serve women and families residing in Philadelphia.
- Have a 501(c)(3) public charity exempt status from the IRS or a fiscal sponsorship confirmation for minimum of two years.
- Have a general operating budget for the most recent fiscal year-end of $3 million or less not including in kind donations.
- Have not received a grant from Giving Circle in the past 3 grant cycles.
- Do not promote religious or political ideology.
For more information, visit Philadelphia Foundation.
