Foundation for Health Equity supports communities in NW Philadelphia by building on the assets of organizations that work to address systemic health inequities in order to build healthy, vibrant neighborhoods.
Foundation for Health Equity’s recent grantmaking shows a sustained commitment to Northwest Philadelphia through annual cycles that support direct service and systems change. One of its clearest patterns is repeated funding for Center in the Park, which received $95,630 in 2023 and $50,000 and $60,000 in later awards for elderly assistance. The foundation also returned to hunger work with grants to Northwest Mutual Aid Coalition and Share Food Program, both of which appear multiple times across the recent grants list. Those awards sit alongside support for organizations serving children, women, and older adults, including Maternity Care Coalition, Philadelphia Childrens Alliance, Manna, and Seniorlaw Center. The foundation’s focus areas include healthy aging, food insecurity, women and children’s health, advocacy, community engagement, and general operating support. The grant list suggests a neighborhood-level funder that backs local nonprofits addressing basic needs while also supporting work on systems change in the same communities.
Food insecurity is a central theme in the foundation’s grantmaking. It gave $67,500 in 2024 to Northwest Mutual Aid Coalition for hunger assistance and $60,000 in 2024 to Share Food Program for the same purpose. It also supported Small Things Inc with $50,000 in 2024 and $30,000 in 2025 for hunger assistance, showing continued attention to food access. Healthy aging appears in repeated support for older-adult services, including $25,000 to Manna in 2024 and $15,000 to Seniorlaw Center in 2025. Women’s and children’s health is another thread, with $18,000 to Philadelphia Midwife Collective in 2025 and recurring awards to Maternity Care Coalition and Philadelphia Childrens Alliance.
Typical grants cluster around a $25,000 median, with the middle half of awards running from $15,000 at the 25th percentile to $36,250 at the 75th percentile. The grant list shows repeat funding across multiple years for several recipients, including organizations serving older adults, hunger relief, and family health. That pattern points to ongoing relationships rather than one-off awards. The foundation is a regular funder and accepts letters of inquiry during its active cycles. Its current programs are structured around annual cycles for food insecurity and for healthy aging and women’s and children’s health.
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Most grants fall between $15K and $36K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$36K
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Grantmaking is fully concentrated in Pennsylvania, with all listed recipient grants going to Pennsylvania organizations and the top state by grant count also being PA. The recent grants list is centered in Philadelphia, especially Northwest Philadelphia organizations such as Center in the Park, Northwest Mutual Aid Coalition, Share Food Program, Food Moxie, and Seniorlaw Center. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 36 grants in the United States and no international grants in the data.
It uses annual grant cycles and accepts letters of inquiry during those cycles. Organizations that qualify may be invited to an interview or site visit before grant awards are considered. The two active programs listed are the Food Insecurity Cycle and the Community Health Cycle.
Its grantmaking is local and concentrated in Northwest Philadelphia, with program geography tied to ZIP codes 19150, 19144, 19138, 19128, 19119, and 19118. All listed recipient grants are in Pennsylvania.
The recent grants list shows support for nonprofits serving older adults, children, women, and households facing food insecurity. Awards also include general operating support and work tied to systems change, community engagement, advocacy, and direct service.
The typical grant size is a $25,000 median, with the middle half of grants ranging from $15,000 at the 25th percentile to $36,250 at the 75th percentile.
The active cycles center on food insecurity, healthy aging, and women’s and children’s health. Across the recent grants, these priorities appear in awards for hunger assistance, elderly assistance, and women and children’s assistance.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Foundation for Health Equity that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicant must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit, not identify as a private foundation, and serve Northwest Philadelphia. Organizations should advance health equity through both direct service and systemic change. One LOI per organization may be submitted in a single calendar year.
Deadline: Portal open and LOIs accepted June 1 (8am) - July 1 (5pm). Contact made late September.
Who can apply: Applicant must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit, not identify as a private foundation, and serve Northwest Philadelphia. Organizations should advance health equity through both direct service and systemic change. One LOI per organization may be submitted in a single calendar year.
Deadline: Portal open and LOIs accepted February 1 (8am) - March 1 (5pm). Contact made late May.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWYNEDD MERCY UNIVERSITY | GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA | $275,000 | 2026 | NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS |
| CENTER IN THE PARK | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $61,000 | 2026 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| NORTHWEST MUTUAL AID COALITION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $41,000 | 2026 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| SHARE FOOD PROGRAM | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $31,000 | 2026 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| WHY NOT PROSPER INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $31,000 | 2026 | WOMEN AND HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| PHILADELPHIA MIDWIFE COLLECTIVE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $29,000 | 2026 | WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| SMALL THINGS INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $26,000 | 2026 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| MANNA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $26,000 | 2026 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| PHILADELPHIA CHILDRENS ALLIANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $26,000 | 2026 | WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $26,000 | 2026 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| MATERNITY CARE COALITION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $26,000 | 2026 | WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| STUDENTS RUN PHILLY STYLE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $21,000 | 2026 | CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| SENIORLAW CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $16,000 | 2026 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| CENTER IN THE PARK | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $60,000 | 2025 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| NORTHWEST MUTUAL AID COALITION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $45,750 | 2025 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| SHARE FOOD PROGRAM | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $35,000 | 2025 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| WHY NOT PROSPER INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $30,000 | 2025 | WOMEN AND HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| SMALL THINGS INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $30,000 | 2025 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| PHILADELPHIA CHILDRENS ALLIANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| MANNA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| MATERNITY CARE COALITION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| STUDENTS RUN PHILLY STYLE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| PHILADELPHIA MIDWIFE COLLECTIVE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $18,000 | 2025 | WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| SENIORLAW CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| NORTHWEST MUTUAL AID COALITION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $67,500 | 2024 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| SHARE FOOD PROGRAM | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $60,000 | 2024 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| CENTER IN THE PARK | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | 2024 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| SMALL THINGS INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | 2024 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| FOOD MOXIE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,000 | 2024 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| MATERNITY CARE COALITION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2024 | CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| MANNA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2024 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| PHILADELPHIA CHILDRENS ALLIANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2024 | CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| WHY NOT PROSPER INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $15,000 | 2024 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| SENIORLAW CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $15,000 | 2024 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| STUDENTS RUN PHILLY STYLE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| CENTER IN THE PARK | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $95,630 | 2023 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| SHARE FOOD PROGRAM | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $45,000 | 2023 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| FOOD MOXIE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $30,000 | 2023 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| PHILADELPHIA CHILDRENS ALLIANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2023 | CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| MATERNITY CARE COALITION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2023 | CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| SUPPORTIVE OLDER WOMEN'S NETWORK (SOWN) | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2023 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| MANNA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | 2023 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| STUDENTS RUN PHILLY STYLE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | 2023 | CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| SENIORLAW CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $15,000 | 2023 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| NORTHWEST MUTUAL AID COALITION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2023 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| SMALL THINGS INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2023 | HUNGER ASSISTANCE |
| GREATER PHILADELPHIA YMCA | CONSHOCKEN, PA | $10,000 | 2023 | CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
| KEYSTONE CARE | WYNDMOOR, PA | $7,500 | 2023 | ELDERLY ASSISTANCE |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN'S PARK IN CHESTNUT HILL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $5,100 | 2023 | CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE |
GWYNEDD MERCY UNIVERSITY
$275,000NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
CENTER IN THE PARK
$61,000ELDERLY ASSISTANCE
NORTHWEST MUTUAL AID COALITION
$41,000HUNGER ASSISTANCE
PHILADELPHIA MIDWIFE COLLECTIVE
$29,000WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE
SMALL THINGS INC
$26,000HUNGER ASSISTANCE
CENTER IN THE PARK
$60,000ELDERLY ASSISTANCE
NORTHWEST MUTUAL AID COALITION
$45,750HUNGER ASSISTANCE
SMALL THINGS INC
$30,000HUNGER ASSISTANCE
PHILADELPHIA MIDWIFE COLLECTIVE
$18,000WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE
NORTHWEST MUTUAL AID COALITION
$67,500HUNGER ASSISTANCE
CENTER IN THE PARK
$50,000ELDERLY ASSISTANCE
SMALL THINGS INC
$50,000HUNGER ASSISTANCE
FOOD MOXIE
$40,000HUNGER ASSISTANCE
CENTER IN THE PARK
$95,630ELDERLY ASSISTANCE
FOOD MOXIE
$30,000HUNGER ASSISTANCE
SUPPORTIVE OLDER WOMEN'S NETWORK (SOWN)
$25,000ELDERLY ASSISTANCE
NORTHWEST MUTUAL AID COALITION
$10,000HUNGER ASSISTANCE
SMALL THINGS INC
$10,000HUNGER ASSISTANCE
KEYSTONE CARE
$7,500ELDERLY ASSISTANCE
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN'S PARK IN CHESTNUT HILL
$5,100CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE