FundersPennsylvania

Future Standard Foundation

Philadelphia, PA · EIN 46-4111956. Reported 376 grants totalling $3,089,370 to 225 organizations across tax years 2020-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$2,500median grant
$3,089,370granted, 2020-2024
225organizations funded
26%of grantees funded again the next year
$86,457assets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Future Standard Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $2,500. Half of everything it gave fell between $250 and $10,000; the smallest was $25 and the largest $100,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
157 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
48 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
59 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
65 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
35 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
8 grants
$100,000 and Up
4 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Philadelphia Financial ScholarsPhiladelphia, PA$325,567532024
The Philadelphia CitizenPhiladelphia, PA$165,000652024
Philadelphia Soccer 2026Philadelphia, PA$160,000442024
Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GA$150,000432024
Invest in Others Charitable FoundationNewton, MA$140,100442024
Anti-Defamation LeaguePhiladelphia, PA$140,000742024
Bridges to WealthPhiladelphia, PA$113,100222021
Team ImpactQuincy, MA$110,000542024
Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PA$100,000112022
The Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PA$97,500552024
American Heart AssociationDallas, TX$79,3521342024
Expect Miracles FoundationBoston, MA$60,931442024
Hive Diversity IncNew York, NY$60,000112021
The Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PA$60,000442024
Trustees of University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA$53,100112020
Economy League of Greater PhlPhiladelphia, PA$53,000552024
Carnegie HallNew York, NY$50,000112020
The Studio Museum in HarlemNew York, NY$50,000222024
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$46,667432024
Global CitizenPhiladelphia, PA$40,000222024
Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, PA$40,000442024
The Forum of Executive WomenFort Washington, PA$40,000442024
Women's WayPhiladelphia, PA$40,000442024
University of the ArtsPhiladelphia, PA$35,000332024
Urban Affairs CoalitionPhiladelphia, PA$35,000442024
Community College of Philadelphia FoundPhiladelphia, PA$32,000522024
American Cancer SocietyFort Washington, PA$25,691642024
Philadelphia Youth BasketballPhiladelphia, PA$25,300222023
Lutheran Settlement HousePhiladelphia, PA$25,166432024
Child Mind InstituteNew York, NY$25,000112024
Community College of Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PA$25,000112022
Gateway to Leadership FoundationNew York, NY$25,000112020
Global Citizen (global Poverty Project Inc)Philadelphia, PA$25,000112023
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish HistoryPhiladelphia, PA$25,000112024
Independence Historical TrustPhiladelphia, PA$22,500212024
FringeartsPhiladelphia, PA$20,000222021
National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City IncNew York, NY$17,600422024
First Tee NyBronx, NY$15,000112024
Georgetown UniversityNew York, NY$15,000112022
Ny Police and Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund IncNew York, NY$15,000112024
The Black Brain CampaignPhiladelphia, PA$15,000222024
World Trade Center of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$14,500112023
For Pete's Sake Respite FoundationPlymouth Meeting, PA$13,604222021
Girl Scouts of Eastern PennsylvaniaMiquon, PA$13,500332024
Center City District FoundationPhiladelphia, PA$12,500112023
Cradles to CrayonsW Conshohocken, PA$12,500222024
Greenlight FundBoston, MA$12,500112020
Police Athletic LeaguePhiladelphia, PA$10,750432024
Make the World BetterPhiladelphia, PA$10,500322024
Arnold & Winnie Palmer FoundationOrlando, FL$10,000222022
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA$10,000112021
FourblockNew York, NY$10,000222024
Jewish Federation of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$10,000112021
Please Touch MuseumPhiladelphia, PA$10,000112024
Seal Family FoundationCarlsbad, CA$10,000112021
Teach for AmericaBoston, MA$10,000112022
The Herren ProjectPortsmouth, RI$10,000112024
The Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA$10,000112022
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA$10,000112020
Children's Cancer Research FundMinneapolis, MN$8,250332024
Merakey FoundationLafayette Hill, PA$8,000332024
Eagles Autism Challenge IncPhiladelphia, PA$7,554322024
Philadelphia Police FoundationPhiladelphia, PA$7,000222024
AchieveabilityPhiladelphia, PA$6,903322024
The Pa Conference for WomenNewport Beach, CA$6,490222024
Susan G KomenDallas, TX$6,354332024
Rock to the FuturePhiladelphia, PA$6,000112020
Philadelphia Alliance for Capital & Technologies (pact)Philadelphia, PA$5,775112022
Broad Street MinistryPhiladelphia, PA$5,100222022
AjcPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112022
AMERICA250PAPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112022
Caves Valley Golf Club Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD$5,000112024
College Possible PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112024
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation IncWashington, DC$5,000112023
Encourage Kids FoundationNew York, NY$5,000112022
Futures and OptionsNew York, NY$5,000112022
Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian AssociationConshohocken, PA$5,000112023
Her JusticeNew York, NY$5,000112020
Mural ArtsPhiladlephia, PA$5,000112022
National Center for Lesbian RightsSan Francisco, CA$5,000112022
Panthers Youth MovementPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112022
Pennsylvania Innocence ProjectPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112020
Philadelphia Mural Arts AdvocatesPhiladlephia, PA$5,000112024
Phillies Charities IncPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112022
Roman Catholic High SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112020
Ronald Mcdonald HouseChicago, IL$5,000112023
SageNew York, NY$5,000112022
Saint Joseph's UniversityPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112021
The Cooper FoundationCamden, NJ$5,000112023
The Fund for the School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112021
The New 42ND Street IncNew York, NY$5,000112020
The Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (pact)Philadelphia, PA$5,000112021
Vetri Community PartnershipPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112020
Wills Good Works Foundation IncRidgewood, NJ$5,000112022
Big Picture PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$4,350322024
Auburn University FoundationOrlando, FL$4,120112020
Eighty-Seven and RunningRocky River, OH$3,800112022
Philadelphia Fund AlliancePhiladelphia, PA$3,800112021
Philadelphia Outward Bound SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$3,390112023
Living Beyond Breast CancerBala Cynwyd, PA$3,225222024
Nationalities Service Center of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$3,000112022
Wissahickon Charter SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$3,000222024
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New JerseyPhiladelphia, PA$2,835112022
Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, IL$2,550212024
Free Arts for Abused Children of New York City IncNew York, NY$2,500112024
Kellman Brown AcademyVvoorhees, NJ$2,500112020
Philadelphia VipPhiladelphia, PA$2,500112021
Sharing Excess IncPhiladelphia, PA$2,500112023
The Philadelphia Mural Arts ProgramPhiladelphia, PA$2,500112020
The Print CenterPhiladelphia, PA$2,500112024
Valley Youth HouseBethlehem, PA$2,500112023
Attic Youth CenterPhiladelphia, PA$2,191112021
Rutgers University FoundationNew Brunswick, NJ$2,000222024
Samuel D Cozen Memorial FundConshohocken, PA$2,000112020
Bebashi - Transition to HopePhiladelphia, PA$1,500112022
Jewish Learning VentureJenkintown, PA$1,500332024
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyPhiladelphia, PA$1,500212024
Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health ServicesNew York, NY$1,250112024
Philadelphia Animal Welfare SocietyPhiladelphia, PA$1,227632024
Montessori Children's House of Valley ForgeWayne, PA$1,150222023
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA$1,150312024
Hms SchoolsPhiladelphia, PA$1,010222024
Academy of St ElizabethConvent Station, NJ$1,000222021
Catrock VenturesBronx, NY$1,000222023
Public Citizens for Children and YouthPhiladelphia, PA$1,000112020
St Patrick SchoolChatham, NJ$1,000222023
The Philadelphia OrchestraPhiladelphia, PA$1,000222021
UNCFPhiladelphia, PA$1,000112020
US Capitol Historical SocietyWashington, DC$1,000112021
Widener UniversityChester, PA$1,000112020
ChildfundMerrifield, VA$717222024
National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City MetroNew York, NY$704212024
Junior AchievementNew York, NY$652312024
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PA$650112020
Breathing Room FoundationJenkintown, PA$600222021
Fighting Back Scholarship ProgramMalvern, PA$550112021
Austin Eagle FoundationDunwoody, GA$500112021
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater ClevelandLakewood, OH$500112024
Boys and Girls Club of Southeast GeorgiaBrunswick, GA$500112024
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NY$500112024
Career WardrobePhiladelphia, PA$500112022
Chitrapur Heritage FoundationLanghorne, PA$500112020
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA$500112021
Ecole Francaise Internationale De PhiladelphieBala Cynwyd, PA$500112024
Every Body AthleticsPortland, OR$500112024
Hopeworks CamdenCamden, NJ$500112020
NAMINew York, NY$500112021
Nicklaus Children's HospitalMiami, FL$500112024
Parent Teacher Association of Ps 84Brooklyn, NY$500112024
Providence Animal ShelterMedia, PA$500112021
Roxey Ballet CompanyNew Hope, PA$500112024
St BenedictsChicago, IL$500112021
The Meadowbrook SchoolMeadowbrook, PA$500222021
Women Against AbusePhiladelphia, PA$500222021
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyPhiladelphia, PA$385112023
The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of YouthWashinton, DC$385112021
#igivecatholicWest Chester, PA$318112021
Coleman Professional ServicesKent, OH$300112020
PurrPhiladelphia, PA$300112021
Reading AssistWilmington, DE$300222024
Share Our Strength IncWashington, DC$300112023
The Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyWhite Plains, NY$300212024
Appalachia Service ProjectJohnson City, TN$250112021
Cotton Club Posse Track TeamBear, DE$250112020
Freire Charter SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$250112021
The Center for Loss and BereavementSkippack, PA$250112021
The Grace NetworkGlenview, IL$250112021
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA$240112024
Brain Aneurysm FoundationHanover, MA$235112024
PawsPhiladelphia, PA$231112021
Children's Scholarship Fund PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$222112023
India Humanitarian AppealNew York, NY$210112020
American Civil Liberties UnionPhiladelphia, PA$200112020
Families Behind the Badge Children's FoundationConshohocken, PA$200112023
Planned ParenthoodPhiladelphia, PA$200112020
Salla Treatment and Research FoundationGoldens Bridge, NY$200112024
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN$200112024
The March of Dimes IncAtlanta, GA$160112022
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBroomall, PA$155222023
Camp TecumsehMoultonborough, NH$150112024
St Theresa Catholic SchoolTrumbull, CT$150112024
Acct Philly Animal Care & Control TeamPhiladelphia, PA$149222024
MeorSilver Springs, MD$148112023
Project HopeHagerstown, MD$120112021
Our Lady of Hope Regional Catholic SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$110112024
Lifetime Well International IncAston, PA$105112020
Tunnel of Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY$105112024
Food Allergy Research and EducationMclean, VA$103112024
Variant 6Philadelphia, PA$103112020
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL$100112020
Best Seat in the HouseSandy, UT$100112020
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA$100112024
Columbia UniversityNew York, NY$100112020
Great Expectations TogetherNarbeth, PA$100112021
Guys Its Fine IncOrlando, FL$100112024
Horace Mann SchoolBronx, NY$100112020
Kennett Library Capital CampaignKennett Square, PA$100112021
Main Line Animal RescueChester Springs, PA$100112023
MannaPhiladelphia, PA$100112020
Northern Childrens ServicesPhiladelphia, PA$100112020
Pals ProgramCranford, NJ$100112020
Prep for PrepNew York, NY$100112020
Special Equestrians IncWarrington, PA$100112024
Stonehill CollegeEaston, MA$100222024
The Clifford Johnson Memorial FundOakland, CA$100112020
Ucf Foundation IncOrlando, FL$100112020
WhyyPhiladelphia, PA$100112020
World Central KitchenWashington, DC$100112021
Jdrf InternationalNew York, NY$60112021
Alexs Lemonade Stand FoundationBala Cynwyd, PA$50112020
Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME$50112024
Bucks Country Free LibraryDoylestown, PA$50112024
Houston BalletHouston, TX$50112020
Humane Animal Partners (hap)Wilmington, DE$50112024
Unite for HerWest Chester, PA$50112020
Garces FoundationPhiladelphia, PA$45112021
Pan-Mass ChallengeNeedham, MA$40112021
Joyful Readers IncPhiladelphia, PA$36112024
Project MeowPhiladelphia, PA$30112024
Crossed Paws Pet RescueWinter Haven, FL$25112020
Garces Family FoundationPhiladelphia, PA$25112024
Movember FoundationCulver City, CA$25112020
Project Bike LoveSilverado, CA$25112021
Radnor Elementary School Parent TeacherWayne, PA$25112024
The Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkBoone, IA$25112024

63 of 225 (28%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 26%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 226 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Education
45 grants
Arts & Culture
36 grants
Diseases & Disorders
30 grants
Youth Development
21 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
21 grants
Human Services
18 grants
Health Care
8 grants
Recreation & Sports
7 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202079$567,313$1,000
202167$677,487$500
202256$782,320$5,000
202336$246,801$2,500
2024138$815,449$1,125

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 68% of this one's giving went to organizations in Pennsylvania. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Pennsylvania
$2.1M
Massachusetts
$334K
New York
$316K
Georgia
$151K
Texas
$86K
California
$22K
New Jersey
$17K
Florida
$15K

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Funders that support the same organizations

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How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $2,500. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Pennsylvania.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Future Standard Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2020-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 201 Rouse Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19112. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 46-4111956 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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