Mitzvah Circle serves families in crisis by providing ongoing assistance, referrals, coaching, support, and customized care packages of essential items to help people move forward with dignity.
Mitzvah Circle Foundation’s grantmaking is built around a concrete model: supplying diapers, period products, clothing, toiletries, school supplies, and other essentials to partner agencies that serve people in crisis. The foundation’s recent grants show that model in action through repeated support for organizations such as YWCA Tri-county Area and Individuals Aiding in Emergencies (iae), both of which received sizable awards for exempt-purpose work. Rather than funding a single issue in isolation, the foundation backs a network of agencies, shelters, schools, hospitals, and social service organizations that distribute basic goods with dignity and no judgment. Its recent awards also indicate a strong emphasis on family stability and material relief. Recipients include groups working with children and families, households facing emergencies, and community providers that move supplies directly to clients. Some grants are directed to organizations in Philadelphia, Reading, Norristown, and surrounding Pennsylvania communities, reflecting a local approach centered on service delivery. The foundation’s structure aligns with flexible support: the grants are described as supporting exempt purpose, which fits a pattern of operational backing for organizations carrying out direct assistance rather than project-specific program design.
Basic-needs assistance is the clearest thread in the foundation’s recent giving. It awarded $102,161 to Baby B Soothed in Philadelphia and $100,921 to Icna Relief Programs Usashams Clinic in Norristown, both for exempt-purpose support. Those gifts fit the foundation’s focus on material aid delivered through partner organizations. Family and shelter-related services appear as well. Mary’s Shelter in Reading received $108,899 in 2024 and another $83,759 in 2025, showing repeated support across years. The foundation also gave $110,517 to Pettaway Pursuit Foundation in Lansdowne and $100,138 to Parkside Association of Philadelphia, both in 2025. Education-linked help shows up in several awards. Reading Area Community College received $70,309 in 2025, while Literacy and More in Philadelphia received $73,835 the same year. These grants suggest attention to organizations that combine educational access with broader stability needs.
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$7.5M
Most grants fall between $8K and $24K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$24K
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Typical grant size sits at $8,446 at the 25th percentile, $14,726 at the median, and $23,779 at the 75th percentile, but the recent grants list also includes much larger awards above $100,000. The pattern is repeated support rather than isolated one-off giving: Mary’s Shelter, YWCA Tri-county Area, Ryan Family Hope, Partners in Parenting, Patrician Society of Norristown, and Reading Area Community College each appear more than once across recent years. Grants are described as support for the exempt purpose of the organization, consistent with flexible operating-style funding. The foundation also accepts unsolicited applications through its partner programs.
The foundation gives locally, and Pennsylvania accounts for 95% of grants. Recipient locations cluster in southeastern and eastern Pennsylvania, especially Philadelphia, Reading, Norristown, Pottstown, and Norristown-area communities such as Gwynedd Valley and Ardmore. The recent grants list also includes Lansdowne, Kennett Square, Chester, and Media, showing a broad but still state-centered footprint. All listed recipient-country data are in the United States.
It supports shelters, schools, hospitals, social service agencies, and other community organizations that distribute essentials to people in crisis. Recent recipients include YWCA Tri-county Area, Individuals Aiding in Emergencies (iae), and Mary’s Shelter, each funded for exempt-purpose work.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $8,446 at the 25th percentile, $14,726 at the median, and $23,779 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger grants above $100,000, including several six-figure gifts.
Yes. Its active partner programs list unsolicited applications as accepted, including the Partner Distribution (Agency Partnership) Program, the Diaper Bank — Partner Supply Program, the Critical Needs / Healthy Families — Partner Care Package Program, the Community Partner Supply Program, and the Period Supplies Partnership.
Pennsylvania is the main giving geography, with 95% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent grants land in places such as Philadelphia, Reading, Norristown, Pottstown, Lansdowne, and Media.
Basic needs, diaper distribution, period products, clothing and footwear, school supplies, and household essentials are central. Its active programs also emphasize care packages, hygiene items, and material support for families and individuals in crisis.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Mitzvah Circle Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Community partners (schools, shelters, hospitals, social service agencies) that serve people in crisis within Mitzvah Circle’s service area. Agencies outside the service area may pick up supplies at the Lansdale warehouse.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIVIDUALS AIDING IN EMERGENCIES (IAE) | MEDIA, PA | $153,188In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PETTAWAY PURSUIT FOUNDATION | LANSDOWNE, PA | $110,517In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BABY B SOOTHED | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $102,161In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ICNA RELIEF PROGRAMS USASHAMS CLINIC | NORRISTOWN, PA | $100,921In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PARKSIDE ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $100,138In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MARY'S SHELTER | READING, PA | $83,759In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CATHERINE'S CUPBOARD | GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA | $79,449In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GREATER EMMANUEL TEMPLE CHURCH | KENNETT SQUARE, PA | $78,922In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| YWCA TRI-COUNTY AREA | POTTSTOWN, PA | $75,848In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| LITERACY AND MORE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $73,835In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| RYAN FAMILY HOPE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $73,745In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ONE LUV INC | READING, PA | $73,513In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ALPHA GENESIS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $72,318In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | READING, PA | $70,309In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS ON THE MAIN LINE (NHN) | ARDMORE, PA | $66,887In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PARTNERS IN PARENTING | READING, PA | $66,695In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PHILADELPHIA MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ASSOCIATION FOR NONVIOLENCE INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $64,753In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| AFRICAN FAMILY HEALTH ORGANIZATION (AFAHO) | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $63,072In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| JOULE 4 JESUS | POTTSTOWN, PA | $63,059In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CANCER BEING DEFEATED | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $61,504In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HOPEWORX INC | NORRISTOWN, PA | $61,150In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP EINSTEIN MONTGOMERY | NORRISTOWN, PA | $57,700In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH OF GOD | BROOKLYN, NY | $56,630In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CENTRO DE APOYO COMUNITARIO | DREXEL HILL, PA | $55,261In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| JEVS HUMAN SERVICES | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $53,361In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BREAD OF HEAVEN | ABINGTON, PA | $52,882In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HATFIELD CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN FOOD CUPBOARD | HATFIELD, PA | $52,565In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FAITH TABERNACLE CHURCH | SEVEN POINTS, TX | $52,539In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| LOVING HEART BEHAVIOR AND REHABILITATION SERVICES | DREXEL HILL, PA | $51,970In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ACLAMO FAMILY CENTER - POTTSTOWN | POTTSTOWN, PA | $51,231In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BRIDGE ACADEMY | COATESVILLE, PA | $50,387In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY IN PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $49,148In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FAMILY SERVICES OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY - POTTSTOWN | EAGLESVILLE, PA | $48,862In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PATRICIAN SOCIETY OF NORRISTOWN | NORRISTOWN, PA | $46,282In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CHESTER CHARTER SCHOLARS ACADEMY | CHESTER, PA | $45,799In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NATHANIEL M ROBINSON LEGACY FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $44,699In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MT ZION AME CHURCH | DEVON, PA | $44,386In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| INTERFAITH CHOICE PANTRY | NORRISTOWN, PA | $43,732In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| KIDS AND FAMILY EARLY INTERVENTION AGENCY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,237In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,095In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| TRINITY TRANSITIONAL HOUSE INC | CHESTER, PA | $39,821In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HOPE POINT MINISTRIES ST DANIELS UMC | CHESTER, PA | $39,651In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SISTERS GROWING STRONG MINISTRY | CHESTER, PA | $39,625In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CHESTER UPLAND YOUTH SOCCER | MEDIA, PA | $39,053In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| DELAWARE COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT | MORTON, PA | $39,033In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PREPARED TO THRIVE | EXTON, PA | $39,029In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CARSON VALLEY CHILDREN'S AID | NORRISTOWN, PA | $38,920In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER COMMUNITY CENTER | NORRISTOWN, PA | $37,365In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ST CYPRIANS FOOD PANTRY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $37,270In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| TAYLORS LEARNING ACADEMY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $36,773In-kind: diapers and clothing | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
INDIVIDUALS AIDING IN EMERGENCIES (IAE)
$153,188In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PETTAWAY PURSUIT FOUNDATION
$110,517In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BABY B SOOTHED
$102,161In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ICNA RELIEF PROGRAMS USASHAMS CLINIC
$100,921In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PARKSIDE ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA
TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CATHERINE'S CUPBOARD
$79,449In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
GREATER EMMANUEL TEMPLE CHURCH
$78,922In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
LITERACY AND MORE
$73,835In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
RYAN FAMILY HOPE
$73,745In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ONE LUV INC
$73,513In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ALPHA GENESIS
$72,318In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$70,309In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS ON THE MAIN LINE (NHN)
$66,887In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PARTNERS IN PARENTING
$66,695In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PHILADELPHIA MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ASSOCIATION FOR NONVIOLENCE INC
$64,753In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
AFRICAN FAMILY HEALTH ORGANIZATION (AFAHO)
$63,072In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
JOULE 4 JESUS
$63,059In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CANCER BEING DEFEATED
$61,504In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP EINSTEIN MONTGOMERY
$57,700In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH OF GOD
$56,630In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CENTRO DE APOYO COMUNITARIO
$55,261In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BREAD OF HEAVEN
$52,882In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
HATFIELD CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN FOOD CUPBOARD
$52,565In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FAITH TABERNACLE CHURCH
$52,539In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
LOVING HEART BEHAVIOR AND REHABILITATION SERVICES
$51,970In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ACLAMO FAMILY CENTER - POTTSTOWN
$51,231In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY IN PHILADELPHIA
$49,148In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FAMILY SERVICES OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY - POTTSTOWN
$48,862In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PATRICIAN SOCIETY OF NORRISTOWN
$46,282In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CHESTER CHARTER SCHOLARS ACADEMY
$45,799In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
NATHANIEL M ROBINSON LEGACY FOUNDATION
$44,699In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
MT ZION AME CHURCH
$44,386In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
INTERFAITH CHOICE PANTRY
$43,732In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
KIDS AND FAMILY EARLY INTERVENTION AGENCY
$40,237In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
$40,095In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TRINITY TRANSITIONAL HOUSE INC
$39,821In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
HOPE POINT MINISTRIES ST DANIELS UMC
$39,651In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SISTERS GROWING STRONG MINISTRY
$39,625In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CHESTER UPLAND YOUTH SOCCER
$39,053In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
DELAWARE COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT
$39,033In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PREPARED TO THRIVE
$39,029In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CARSON VALLEY CHILDREN'S AID
$38,920In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER COMMUNITY CENTER
$37,365In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ST CYPRIANS FOOD PANTRY
$37,270In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TAYLORS LEARNING ACADEMY
$36,773In-kind: diapers and clothingTO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION