Union Benevolent Association
Accepts applications
Union Benevolent Association is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $333,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$333,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $152,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $152,000 | 10 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $333,000 | 7 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Uba PO Box 27296, Philadelphia, PA 19118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 659-7915 |
| What to submit | The application is submitted via foundant, a software application used for the organizations to submit their grant proposal. The information and material required are the following: eligibility questions: non profit status, target population, purpose, funding limitations. General information: project name, amount requested, uba wait policy. Organizational information: mission of the organization, organization's history, board list, organization's budget, financial statements. Project information: target population, evidence of need, programs and activities, measurable results, expected benefits, organizational capacity, challenges, project budget, other sources of funding, past uba funding. Fiscal sponsor additional information: if organization does not have a 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS we ask for fiscal sponsor letter of agreement. |
| Deadlines | Submission deadlines are march 1, 2024, and september 30, 2024 |
| Restrictions | Restrictions are to basic needs geographic areas are philadelphia. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Union Benevolent Association funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $333,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition of African Communities | General operating support | $60,000 |
| African Cultural Alliance of North America Inc | General operating support | $60,000 |
| The Common Place | General operating support | $60,000 |
| American family Health organization | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Lift Every Voice Philly Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Southwest Community Development Corp | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Attic Youth Center | General operating support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg Goldman
- David R Fair
- Shawn McGill
- Dynah Haubert
- Tivoni Devor
- Will Gonzalez
- Michael O'Bryan
- Pedro Rodriguez
- Andy Toy
- Monique Curry-Mims
Questions people ask
Does Union Benevolent Association accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission deadlines are march 1, 2024, and september 30, 2024.
How much does Union Benevolent Association give?
$333,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Union Benevolent Association?
Its 2024 filing lists Greg Goldman (President), David R Fair (Vice President), Shawn McGill (Board Member) and Dynah Haubert (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Union Benevolent Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.