West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
PHILADELPHIA, PA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE WEST PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL ALLIANCE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1984 TO "STIMULATE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS BY CULTIVATING AN INTEREST IN, UNDERSTANDING OF, AND APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION. THE MISSION EXPANDED TO CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF PAUL L. ROBESON AND IN 1994 WPCA BOUGHT THE LAST HOUSE HE LIVED IN, AND OPERATES IT AS A MUSEUM. WPCA/PRHM IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES, AND THE ORGANIZATION IS NOW A LEADER AMONGST OTHER PAUL ROBESON SITES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
$1.5M in foundation grants on record from 9 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $1M | 2 |
| Independence Public Media of Philadelphia | $245K | 3 |
| Presser Foundation | $150K | 2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $56K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $31K | 2 |
| Jkw Foundation Tr Ua 092597 | $20K | 1 |
| Pennsylvania Humanities Council | $16K | 1 |
| Studio in A School Association | $10K | 1 |
| Clayman Foundation | $3K | 1 |
Leadership
MICHAEL RUZZO — TREASURER (Principal officer)
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