Civic Foundation Inc

EIN 39-1299224 · PA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in PA, CA, MA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Civic Foundation Inc based in PA paid 12 grants totaling $82K to 12 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $25K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included Temple University, The Barnes Foundation, and Thomas Jefferson University. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,007,447
Giving (latest yr)
$82,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
12
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Temple University$25,000
  • The Barnes Foundation$12,500
  • Thomas Jefferson University$10,000
  • Unity Council of Alameda County Inc$7,500
  • Social Good Fund$7,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$61,000 · 7 grants
  • California$19,000 · 4 grants
  • Massachusetts$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (12)

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Endowed scholarship
$25,000
The Barnes Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Project support
$12,500
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Program funding
$10,000
Unity Council of Alameda County Inc
Oakland, CA
Project support
$7,500
Social Good Fund
Richmond, CA
General operating funds
$7,000
Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
General operating funds
$5,000
Arden Theatre Company
Philadelphia, PA
General operating funds
$5,000
Philadelphia Theatre Company
Philadelphia, PA
General operating funds
$2,500
JCC of the East Bay
Berkeley, CA
Program funding
$2,500
Berkeley Repertory Theater
Berkeley, CA
General operating funds
$2,000
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
endowed scholarship
$2,000
Philabundance
Philadelphia, PA
General operating funds
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Civic Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Civic Foundation Inc reported 12 itemized grants totaling $82K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $25K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include Temple University, The Barnes Foundation, Thomas Jefferson University, among 12 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Civic Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Civic Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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