Isonoma Foundation
Accepts applications
Isonoma Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,208 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $31,471. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$123,208
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$31,471
- Assets$0
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $75,000 the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,000 | 3 | $125,540 |
| 2024 | $123,208 | 5 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Samantha Merkt 1816 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 654-3424 |
| What to submit | Completion of a grant application. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Grants are primarily to charitable organizations that are working to diminish disparities in education, health and / or housing. Primarily serve clients in philadelphia, dauphin, cumberland and york counties. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $123,208 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Philly Food Co-Op | Organizations exempt purpose | $31,471 |
| The Young Artist Program of Cultural Trust Greater Philadelphia | Organizations exempt purpose | $29,737 |
| Urbed | Organizations exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| African Family Health Organization | Organizations exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Urban Affairs Coalition | Organizations exempt purpose | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samantha Merkt
- Doreen Merkt
- Steven Merkt
- Harrison Merkt
Questions people ask
Does Isonoma Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time..
How much does Isonoma Foundation give?
$123,208 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Isonoma Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Samantha Merkt (President), Doreen Merkt (Vice Pres.), Steven Merkt (Treasurer) and Harrison Merkt (Secretary).