The Philadelphia Award
Preselected recipients only
The Philadelphia Award is a private foundation in Hershey, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $12,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$2.2 million
Giving in 2025 was the same as $25,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 1 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 1 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 2 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
The Philadelphia Award says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Community involvement | $12,500 |
| Individual | Community involvement | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bryn Mawr Trust
- Curtis Kise
- John William Chin
- Andrea Allon
- Greg Deshields
- Jeri Lynn Johnson
- Alice Bast
- Uva Coles
- Varsovia Fernandez
- Yasmine Mustafa
- Ellen Yin
- Donald Guy Generals
- Dalila Wilson Scott
- Sade Olanipekun-Lewis
- Cynthia Figueroa
Questions people ask
Does The Philadelphia Award accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Philadelphia Award give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs The Philadelphia Award?
Its 2025 filing lists Bryn Mawr Trust (Trustee), Curtis Kise (Trustee), John William Chin (Trustee) and Andrea Allon (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.