[The Philadelphia Foundation](https://www.philafound.org)

May 2026 (Full application) | March 2027 (Organizational profile)

Up to $40,000 per grant; up to 10 grants awarded annually.

Supports Greater Philadelphia nonprofits providing arts education programs in photography, architecture, or written arts for youth aged 11–18.

--- ## Description The Forman Family Fund Grants, administered by The Philadelphia Foundation, are designed to support nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area that offer in-school or out-of-school-time programs focused on photography, architectural drawing and architecture, or the written arts for youth ages 11 to 18. The fund honors Nessa R. Forman and her family's legacy of championing arts education and aims to foster creativity and skill development among young people in the region. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (anticipated): Full application deadline - March 2027 (anticipated): Organizational profile deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $40,000 per grant - Up to 10 grants awarded annually --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be a nonprofit organization serving youth ages 11–18 in the five counties of Greater Philadelphia (PA only; Camden, NJ is not eligible). - Programs must focus on photography, architectural drawing/architecture, or written arts. - Organizations must have at least one full-time employee or two part-time staff members. - Only one competitive grant application per organization per calendar year. - Organizations with a budget over $5 million are eligible (except for certain other Philadelphia Foundation grants, which have different limits). - Schools (K-12) and hospitals/systems are not eligible. - The majority (at least 70%) of program participants should be low-income (defined as at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level). - Organizations may re-apply annually, even if they received a grant in the previous year. --- ## Application Process 1. **Organizational Profile:** Submit an organizational profile by the anticipated March deadline. 2. **Eligibility Review:** If eligible, you will receive a customized application link. 3. **Full Application:** Submit the full application by the anticipated May deadline. 4. **Review:** A program officer may contact you for additional information. 5. **Reporting:** Grantees must submit a one-page narrative report on use of funds and impact. - Only one application per organization per year is permitted. - Use the [Philadelphia Foundation application portal](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/95135-Philadelphia-Foundation). - If you have received a grant in the previous cycle (fall or spring), you must wait until the following eligible cycle to reapply. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is highly competitive; demonstrating a strong focus on low-income youth and clear program outcomes will strengthen your application. - Organizations run primarily by volunteers are ineligible unless they have at least one full-time or two part-time paid staff. - Familial relationships between staff and board members are discouraged and may affect eligibility. - Fiscal sponsors are allowed; submit both your organization and fiscal sponsor’s financial information. --- ## External Links - [Forman Family Fund Grants Program Page](https://www.philafound.org/nonprofits/available-grants/special-initiative-grants/forman-family-fund-grants/) - [Philadelphia Foundation Grant Opportunities](https://www.philafound.org/nonprofits/available-grants/) - [2024 Competitive Grant Cycle FAQs (PDF)](https://www.philafound.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Spring_24_Grant_Cycle_FAQs_.pdf) - [Application Portal](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/95135-Philadelphia-Foundation) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Area | Email | Phone | |-------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------| | Kasey Thompson | Program Officer, Special Initiatives | [kthompson@philafound.org](mailto:kthompson@philafound.org) | | | Leann Ayers | Exec. Dir. of Grantmaking (Acting); Sr. Program Officer | [layers@philafound.org](mailto:layers@philafound.org) | 215-863-8124 | | Sheressa Gordon | Program Officer, Grantmaking Operations | [sgordon@philafound.org](mailto:sgordon@philafound.org) | 215-863-8122 | | General Inquiries | | [info@philafound.org](mailto:info@philafound.org) | 215-563-6417 | | Grantmaking Services | | [grantmakingservices@philafound.org](mailto:grantmakingservices@philafound.org) | |

Forman Family Fund Grants

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