Eligibility & Funding Priorities

Review the following eligibility requirements to be sure that both your organization and your proposal meet the criteria for a grant from Impact100 Philadelphia. Consult the Grant FAQ and Financial FAQ sections for more guidance.

Organizations eligible to apply for the Impact100 grant must be:

  • Tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, independent of a financial sponsor (local affiliates may apply under the 501(c)(3) of the national organization).
  • Located in and serve residents of the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • In possession of at least 3 full years (36 months) of independently prepared, audited, or reviewed financial statements.
  • If the applicant is the local chapter of a national non profit, the applicant can provide evidence the funds are controlled locally, usually with a bank account in the name of the local entity.
  • Not a recipient of an Impact100 Philadelphia $100,000 grant in the past six grant cycles.
  • Not a recipient of an Impact100 Philadelphia grant under $100,000 in the past three grant cycles.

Priority will be given to organizations that:

  • Have annual operating budgets above $300,000 and below $3,000,000.
  • Target under-served populations.
  • Highlight unmet needs in the region.
  • Are led by a staff and board that reflect the diversity of the populations they serve.
  • Demonstrate sufficient financial stability.
  • Will have a high impact on beneficiaries or communities.

Applicants should:

  • Provide a strong explanation for why a $100,000 grant will have a strategic or significant impact on the organization at this time.
  • Plan to use Impact100’s grant for programs, services, necessary infrastructure, or other initiatives that support the organization’s core mission.
  • Plan to expend funds within 24 months.
  • Have a publicly stated core mission to address the constituency’s unmet needs through programs and services in any of the following areas: arts and culture, education, environment, family, health and wellness.

 

Arts and Culture:

The organization promotes, develops, and expands participation in artistic expression and creativity through culturally diverse art programs/programming, utilizing varied media and art forms such as exhibitions and performances.

Education:

The organization teaches, informs, and educates individuals or specific groups, addressing equitable access to creating or advancing future opportunities for children and/or adults.

Environment:

The organization improves, preserves, and protects community public spaces or natural resources, providing equitable access while promoting a just, safe, healthy, and sustainable world.

Family:

The organization strengthens and enhances the lives of children, older adults, and all families to achieve a better life and a healthy, secure future.

Health & Wellness:

The organization empowers wellness as a way to strengthen and improve the mental and physical well-being of communities and people of all ages.

 

Grant funds may not be used for:

  • Debt reduction, operating deficits, interim or bridge funding, or endowment funding.
  • Individuals or private foundations.
  • Activities that are religious or political in nature.
  • Fund drives, annual appeals, fundraising events, or general capital campaigns.