The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia
EIN 231584975 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2020
(6 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$5.7M
541 grants · $707K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $7K–$10K
grant size
2%
transactional · 9/521 multi-year
repeat
$16.7M
Assets (2020)
521
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JILL FINK
Phone
(215) 399-1339
Deadlines
GRANTS APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JUNE 30.
How to Apply
WRITTEN APPLICATION, BUSINESS TAX RETURNS FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS AND STATE/CITY LICENSES.
Restrictions
APPLICANT MUST BE BUSINESS LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA. GRANTS ARE MADE UP TO $20,000.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $559K | $14.5M | $732K | 42 |
| 2017 | $580K | $16.0M | $2.3M | 47 |
| 2018 | $396K | $14.0M | $-1.3M | 27 |
| 2019 | $64K | $16.2M | $2.9M | 1 |
| 2020 | $2.0M | $16.7M | $1.9M | 257 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 541 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$7K
Median
$10K
Average
$10K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$145K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JF
JILL C. FINK
Executive Director
Leadership
AT
Andrew TOY
Director
SN
Shawn Nesbit
Director
ST
Shalimar Thomas
Director
AY
ANA LISA Yoder
Director
KA
Kersy Azocar
Director
MB
Michael Banks
Director
PG
Peter Gonzales
Director
BH
Bruce Hotaling
Director
JJ
James Johnson-Piett
Director
MK
Melissa KIM
Director
SK
Steven King Sr
Director
YL
Yocasta LORA
Director
Grants Awarded (541 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbane Development Inc | New York, NY | $145,000 | COMMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING STRATEGIES | 2022 |
| Finanta | Philadelphia, PA | $100,000 | Business Stablization Grant | 2016 |
| Urbane Development Inc | New York, NY | $100,000 | COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING STRATEGIES | 2023 |
| Indigent Aged Recipients | Philadelphia, PA | $78,520 | Financial assistance | 2016 |
| Indigent aged recipients | Philadelphia, PA | $70,320 | Financial assistance | 2018 |
| Indigent Aged Recipients | Philadelphia, PA | $70,220 | Financial assistance | 2017 |
| Indigent aged recipients | Philadelphia, PA | $64,120 | Financial assistance | 2019 |
| Finanta | Philadelphia, PA | $63,600 | Business Stablization Grant | 2018 |
| Finanta | Philadelphia, PA | $58,757 | Business Stablization Grant | 2017 |
| Indigent Aged Recipients (List HELD by Tmf) | Philadelphia, PA | $54,885 | COVID-19 GRANT | 2020 |
| Barkley's BBQ | Philadelphia, PA | $28,675 | Business Stablization Grant | 2018 |
| LE Baobab | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 | COVID-19 RELIEF STABILIZATION GRANT (CYCLE 1); EMERGENCY GRANT | 2021 |
| Tailored Transitions LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $21,343 | Business Stablization Grant | 2016 |
| Harriett's Bookshop | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | DISCRETIONARY GRANT | 2021 |
| Welcoming Center | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | Business Stablization Grant | 2018 |
| Franny Lou's Porch | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | COVID-19 GRANT | 2020 |
| Rosa's Fresh Pizza | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | Business Stablization Grant | 2017 |
| Felt & Fat | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | Business Stablization Grant | 2017 |
| Cerulean Arts | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | Business Stablization Grant | 2017 |
| 2637Brew Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | EMERGENCY | 2023 |
| Al's Corner DELI & Catering | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | EMERGENCY | 2023 |
| Art History 101 | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | EMERGENCY | 2023 |
| Currans Irish Inn | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | EMERGENCY | 2023 |
| Deborah's Kitchen | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | EMERGENCY | 2023 |
| Dollhouse Boutique | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | EMERGENCY | 2023 |
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