Grants paid by The Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund
EIN 87-2442054 · Philadelphia, PA · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE S12
The Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund of Philadelphia, PA (EIN 87-2442054) reported 72 grants paid totaling $22,487,761 to 35 recipients in tax years 2021–2025, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$22,487,761
72 grants
Recipients
35
distinct organizations
Tax years
2021–2025
5 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $5,009,820 | — |
| 2022 | 22 | $3,070,000 | — |
| 2023 | 21 | $6,574,587 | — |
| 2024 | 21 | $5,988,842 | — |
| 2025 | 4 | $1,844,512 | — |
Top recipients
The 35 recipients receiving the most from The Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund, by grants paid, out of 35 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance 23-1365980 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 4 | $5,603,637 | 2025 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corportation 13-3030229 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 4 | $3,560,000 | 2025 |
| Campaign for Working Families 47-5617041 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $2,972,602 | 2024 |
| African Cultural Alliance of North America 23-3062024 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 5 | $2,644,938 | 2025 |
| African Cultural Alliance of North America 62-1478743 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $1,394,246 | 2021 |
| Community Legal Services 23-1671562 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 2 | $900,000 | 2024 |
| Philadelphia Lawyers of Social Equity 42-2980014 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 2 | $899,166 | 2024 |
| Beech Community Services 20-4968928 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $750,000 | 2025 |
| Defender Association of Philadelphia 23-1445669 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $688,172 | 2024 |
| Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (plse) 45-2980014 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $400,000 | 2022 |
| Community Legal Services 86-0166615 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $300,000 | 2022 |
| Beech Companies | U | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $300,000 | 2021 |
| Uplift Solutions 94-3471934 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $195,000 | 2024 |
| Community College of Phila Foundation 23-2612695 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $175,000 | 2024 |
| Nomo Foundation 45-0537186 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $175,000 | 2024 |
| Federation of Neighborhood Centers - the Elevation 23-1630073 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $175,000 | 2024 |
| Eastern North Phila Workforce Develop Corp 23-2978010 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $145,000 | 2024 |
| Urban League of Philadelphia 23-1429810 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $145,000 | 2024 |
| Father's Day Rally Comm 23-2750010 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 2 | $130,000 | 2024 |
| The Reawakening Agency 82-4439930 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $115,000 | 2024 |
| Ceiba 23-2732783 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 2 | $85,000 | 2023 |
| New Kensington Cdc 22-2610536 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 2 | $85,000 | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Fight 23-2625934 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 2 | $85,000 | 2023 |
| Make It Happen Philly 83-1942127 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 2 | $60,000 | 2024 |
| Jevs Human Services 23-1352118 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $55,000 | 2022 |
| Beyond Literacy 23-7043544 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $55,000 | 2022 |
| Revolutionary Vision 85-1148781 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $55,000 | 2022 |
| Community of Compassion Inc (compassion Cdc) 33-1035662 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $55,000 | 2022 |
| Southwest Cdc 23-2491247 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $55,000 | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Bail Fund 82-1360589 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $55,000 | 2022 |
| Every Murder Is Real 23-2990505 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $55,000 | 2022 |
| Restaurant Opportunities Center Inc 01-0939141 | A | New York, PA | 1 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| First Step Staffing 20-8038859 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Norris Square Comm Alliance 23-9233412 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| Soul Food Cdc 04-3789595 | A | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $30,000 | 2024 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 72 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Greater Phila Community Alliance Philadelphia, PA | A | $664,574 | paid | General Support | 202631359349315758 |
| 2025 | African Cultural Alliance of N America Philadelphia, PA | A | $529,938 | paid | General Support | 202631359349315758 |
| 2025 | Local Initiatives Support Corp Phila Philadelphia, PA | A | $500,000 | paid | General Support | 202631359349315758 |
| 2025 | Beech Community Srvcs Philadelphia, PA | A | $150,000 | paid | General Support | 202631359349315758 |
| 2024 | Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance Philadelphia, PA | A | $1,496,091 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Local Initiatives Support Corporation Philadelphia, PA | A | $1,025,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | African Cultural Alliance of North America Philadelphia, PA | A | $1,000,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Community Legal Services (cls) Philadelphia, PA | A | $500,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity Philadelphia, PA | A | $500,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Campaign for Working Families Philadelphia, PA | A | $400,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Beech Community Services Philadelphia, PA | A | $300,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Defender Association of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | A | $177,751 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Uplift Solutions Philadelphia, PA | A | $80,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | The Elevation Project- Fed of Neighborhood Philadelphia, PA | A | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Eastern North Phila Workforce Develop Cor Philadelphia, PA | A | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Father's Day Rally Committee Philadelphia, PA | A | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Community College of Phila Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $60,000 | paid | General Support | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Nomo Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Soul Food Cdc Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | The Reawakening Agency Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Acana Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | General Support | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | First Step Staffing Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Restaurant Opportunities Center Inc New York, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | The Urban League of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | General Support | 202530709349301903 |
| 2024 | Make It Happen Philly Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530709349301903 |
| 2023 | Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance Philadelphia, PA | A | $1,500,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Campaign for Working Families Philadelphia, PA | A | $1,200,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | African Cultural Alliance of North America Philadelphia, PA | A | $1,030,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Local Initiatives Support Corportation Philadelphia, PA | A | $1,025,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Community Legal Services Philadelphia, PA | A | $400,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Philadelphia Lawyers of Social Equity Philadelphia, PA | A | $399,166 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Beech Community Services Philadelphia, PA | A | $300,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Defender Association of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | A | $140,421 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Father's Day Rally Comm Philadelphia, PA | A | $70,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Nomo Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $60,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Urban League of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | A | $60,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Uplift Solutions Philadelphia, PA | A | $60,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Federation of Neighborhood Centers - the Elevation Philadelphia, PA | A | $60,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Community College of Phila Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $60,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | New Kensington Cdc Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Make It Happen Philly Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Eastern North Phila Workforce Develop Corp Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Norris Square Comm Alliance Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Ceiba Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | The Reawakening Agency Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2023 | Philadelphia Fight Philadelphia, PA | A | $30,000 | paid | General Support | 202410169349300156 |
| 2022 | Local Initiatives Support Corp New York, NY | A | $1,010,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (plse) Philadelphia, PA | A | $400,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Defender Association of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | A | $370,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Community Legal Services Philadelphia, PA | A | $300,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | New Kensington Cdc Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Revolutionary Vision Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Jevs Human Services Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | The Reawakening Agency Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Community of Compassion Inc (compassion Cdc) Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Uplift Solutions Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Eastern North Philadelphia Workforce Development C Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Philadelphia Bail Fund Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Every Murder Is Real Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Beyond Literacy Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Urban Leage of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Community College of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Ceiba Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Acana Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Philadelphia Fight Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Nomo Foundation Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Southwest Cdc Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2022 | Federation of Neighborhood Centers - the Elevation Philadelphia, PA | A | $55,000 | paid | General Support | 202331459349301238 |
| 2021 | Diversified Community Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | A | $1,942,972 | paid | General support | 202331349349300848 |
| 2021 | African Cultural Alliance of North America Philadelphia, PA | A | $1,394,246 | paid | General support | 202331349349300848 |
| 2021 | Campaign for Working Families Inc Philadelphia, PA | A | $1,372,602 | paid | General support | 202331349349300848 |
| 2021 | Beech Companies Philadelphia, PA | U | $300,000 | paid | General support | 202331349349300848 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2025 | 2025-06-30 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202631359349315758 |
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-06-30 | not stated | 2023v6.0 | 202530709349301903 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-06-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202410169349300156 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-06-30 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202331459349301238 |
| 990 | 2021 | 2021-06-30 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202331349349300848 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/872442054.json.
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