Philadelphia Foundation

15 Kensington artists and collectives have been awarded grants to present or perform their work in the neighborhood this summer! 🎨

Through a partnership with Philadelphia Foundation and Forman Arts Initiative, Art Works: Kensington 250 will support new and existing work appearing in Kensington, part of Philadelphia's citywide 250th anniversary celebration. Since 2021, Art Works has given artists across the city the freedom to take creative risks and bring projects to life. This cohort carries forward the unique creative spirit of a neighborhood that has shaped so much of Philadelphia's story.

Check out the full list of grantees: https://www.philafound.org/forman-arts-initiative-and-philadelphia-foundation-announce-2026-art-works-microgrants-for-kensington-250/

Congratulations to BUILD Philly's first graduating cohort! 🎓

Run by Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, this workforce development program helps Philadelphians ages 18 to 24 build careers in healthcare and biomedical fields through hands-on training, mentorship, and certification prep. It's funded through a workforce development grant led by William Penn Foundation, with Philadelphia Foundation, Comcast, the Connelly Foundation, Future Standard, and M&T Bank all pitching in as partners.

We're proud to help support programs that connect quality training with the services Philadelphians need to land lasting jobs.

More on the graduation: https://now.temple.edu/news/2026-07-16/build-phillys-first-cohort-graduates

BUILD Philly’s first cohort graduates Developed and run by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, this workforce development initiative prepares Philadelphians ages 18–24 for healthcare and biomedical careers through hands-on training, mentorship and certification preparation.

Congratulations to Dr. Brittney Allyn and Dr. Lucas Restrepo of University of Pennsylvania, the 2026 recipients of Philadelphia Foundation's Brody Family Medical Trust Fund fellowship! 🔬

The fellowship supports exceptional scientists tackling diseases that have resisted treatment for far too long. Dr. Allyn is developing a lipid nanoparticle-based therapy for celiac disease, and Dr. Restrepo is examining the role of astrocytic mitochondria in neurodevelopmental brain disorders.

The fellowship was established through an endowed fund created by Sara Brody in memory of her family. We're honored to help carry that vision forward.

Read more about this year's fellows: https://www.philafound.org/philadelphia-foundation-announces-2026-brody-fellows/

When Pedro A. Ramos' family arrived in Philadelphia in 1953, they came for the same reason so many families do: the promise of opportunity. That story, and what it means for the children and families still seeking that same promise today, shapes how Pedro leads Philadelphia Foundation.

Philadelphia Style Magazine's July/August 2026 issue features Pedro as part of its "Philadelphia Icons" spotlight, tracing his path from Philadelphia public schools to leading one of the country's oldest community foundations. It's a portrait of someone who has never stopped investing in the city that shaped him.

A Philadelphian to his core, and a leader who lives the mission every day. Grab a copy of the July/August issue to read his full story or check out the digital issue: https://digital.modernluxury.com/publication/?i=866690&p=164&view=issueViewer&bt_field_name%5b%5d=utm_source&bt_field_name%5b%5d=utm_medium&bt_field_name%5b%5d=utm_content&bt_field_value%5b%5d=ig&bt_field_value%5b%5d=social&bt_field_value%5b%5d=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn6AecOzhm5Q-eefkGsW6fXRojrnXWixqKxwXeb1nyWe3EYuKco1xl9Ye5iT8_aem_pbYHPFZkaAnizSvmLQJIPQ&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ig

Registration is now open for the 30th GSK IMPACT Awards for Greater Philadelphia! 🎉

For the first time, nonprofit organizations serving Lancaster County are eligible to apply, alongside those serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.

The program recognizes up to 10 nonprofit organizations for exceptional work advancing community health, with each honoree receiving $50,000 in unrestricted funding.

As a trusted partner in Greater Philadelphia's philanthropic ecosystem, Philadelphia Foundation is proud to administer this program on behalf of GSK, helping connect resources to organizations doing meaningful work to strengthen community health across our region.

Registration closes Friday, July 24. Learn more and register: https://www.philafound.org/nonprofits/available-grants/special-initiative-grants/gsk-impact-awards/

The arts are central to the vitality of our region! 🎨 Philadelphia Foundation is excited to announce the 2026 grantees of the Edna W. Andrade Fund, six Greater Philadelphia museums and arts organizations supporting local visual artists whose work reflects the extraordinary creative talent that calls this region home.

Named for Philadelphia teacher and artist Edna W. Andrade, the Andrade Fund supports exhibitions and projects celebrating local visual artists working across painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture.

This year's grantees are:

🔸Maguire Art Museum, Saint Joseph's University: "Force/Field: The Art of James Brantley"
🔸Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania: "Squirrels" (working title) by Wilmer Wilson IV
🔸Multiple Cultural Venues: "Sam Maitin@100"
🔸Rowan University Museum of Contemporary Art: work by Eileen Neff
🔸The Print Center: "Ron Tarver: The Long Ride Home"
🔸Woodmere Art Museum: "Listen with Your Eyes: A Moe Brooker Retrospective"

Thoughtful philanthropy creates lasting opportunity for artists and the communities that surround and sustain them.

More on the grantees: https://www.philafound.org/philadelphia-foundation-announces-2026-edna-w-andrade-fund-grantees/

Congratulations to Philadelphia Foundation President & CEO Pedro A. Ramos on being named to City and State PA's 2026 Philadelphia Power Brokers list, a list that includes many of the leaders shaping business, government, and civic life across Greater Philadelphia! 🎉

Pedro's career reflects a lifelong commitment to public service, from his roles as Philadelphia city solicitor and managing director to president of the Board of Education and chair of the School Reform Commission. He has long championed civic leadership as essential to a thriving region, a belief that continues to guide his work today.

Under his leadership, Philadelphia Foundation has provided civic and philanthropic leadership across the region, launching initiatives like the Lenfest Institute for Journalism and the Regional Foundation, and forging partnerships including the PHL COVID-19 Fund and the Civic Coalition to Save Lives.

We're proud to call Pedro a colleague and grateful for the steady leadership he brings to Greater Philadelphia.

Read more: https://www.cityandstatepa.com/power-lists/2026/06/2026-cspa-philadelphia-power-brokers/414442/ -ramos

What does it really mean for a workforce program to "work"?

Philadelphia Foundation's Chief Impact Officer, Philip Fitzgerald, shared his perspective on a shift in our grant strategy that looks past job placement as the only marker of success. Instead, we're focused on whether people are supported through training and tracked long term, so that wages grow, skills grow, and one job leads to the next.

Phil's message is a reminder that measuring real progress on economic mobility takes patience, nuance, and collaboration across funders, nonprofits, and government.

Read Phil's full comments in Generocity: https://generocity.org/philly/2026/07/01/workforce-development-measuring-success/