The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · EIN 23-1584975. Reported 478 grants totalling $4,510,761 to 452 organizations across tax years 2020-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$10,000median grant
$4,510,761granted, 2020-2024
452organizations funded
2%of grantees funded again the next year
$16.7Massets, 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. The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia 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 $10,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $6,000 and $10,000; the smallest was $525 and the largest $145,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
All 452 recipients appear in its filings; the 250 largest are listed here. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which this organization received money -- the clearest signal of who this foundation actually has a relationship with.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbane Development Inc | New York, NY | $245,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Indigent Aged Recipients (list Held By Tmf) | Philadelphia, PA | $54,885 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Art History 101 | Philadelphia, PA | $30,250 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Family Bargain | Philadelphia, PA | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| El Fogon Latino Restaurant | Philadelphia, PA | $27,668 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Le Baobab | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Greg's Kitchen | Philadelphia, PA | $23,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| 2637BREW Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Al's Corner Deli & Catering | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Boost Mobile | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020 |
| Currans Irish Inn | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| D Rose Beauty Salon | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Deborah's Kitchen | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Dollhouse Boutique | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Flower Nails LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Forever Marble | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Harper's Ice Cream | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Harriett's Bookshop | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hayaa Boutiquee LLC | Ph, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| La Princesa Mini Market | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Marcos Fish & Crab House Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mommy Jewelry and Perfumes Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020 |
| Nats Beauty Supply | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| New Kingdom Sports | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| New Zhong Gang Bakery Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Salon Brilliance LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Scooterland | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Shoe Plus | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sky's Place | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Steelers Wireless | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Barn | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Wireless Broz of Philly Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020 |
| Young's Beauty Supply | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Chester Wireless & Electronics | Philadelphia, PA | $19,100 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| British Imperial Cleaners | Philadelphia, PA | $19,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| World Wireless Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $19,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Munir Food Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $18,500 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Clarkville | Philadelphia, PA | $18,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Nicoletti Beverage Center | Philadelphia, PA | $18,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Evolve | Philadelphia, PA | $17,522 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Grocery Outlet | Philadelphia, PA | $17,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Patriot Pharmacy | Philadelphia, PA | $17,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Harmony Nails | Philadelphia, PA | $17,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Station Food Market LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $17,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Artesana Mundo De Queen | Philadelphia, PA | $15,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Crime and Punishment Brewing Company | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| E&e Radiator Serv Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| El Sabor De Maria & Catering LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Ez Beauty Inc Dba Ez Beauty | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| G Town Sports Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020 |
| Koko Variety and Discount Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lee's Deli | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lincoln Fried Chicken | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lou & Son Food Market & Deli | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Maria's Restaurant Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Mobile Connect Lte Inc Dba Mobile Connect | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Q&s Discount | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ray's Cafe and Tea House Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Rich Kim | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rybread Too Inc Dba Rybrew | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sns Electronics and Discount Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020 |
| Top Beauty Supply Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sharkeys | Philadelphia, PA | $14,400 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Brotherly Grub | Philadelphia, PA | $13,140 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Old Nelson Food Company | Philadelphia, PA | $13,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ez Smoke Plus | Philadelphia, PA | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Nv My Eyewear LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $12,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Original Boston Style Pizza 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rocky Philly 21 LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| 1555 Newkirk Grocery | Philadelphia, PA | $11,320 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| 721 By Dsc | Philadelphia, PA | $11,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hakim's Bookstore Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $11,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| The Gold Standard Cafe | Philadelphia, PA | $10,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| 2 Sisters Grocery Store | Philaldelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| 2S Moving and Transportation | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| 4 Kings Tires | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| 52ND Street Vendor - Amadou Wane | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| 52ND Street Vendor - Mohammed Ferdous | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| 9TH & Girard Pharmacy | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Abw Philly Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ace Market Dba Ace Discount | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Aces Led Lights Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Actualidad Informativa Tv | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Adonis Gallery | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Alper Automotive Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Alpha Wireless Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| American Auto Body Repair & Tire Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| An Js Jewelers | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Aok Hair Company LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Asanti Hair Studio | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| B & a Pharmacy | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| B & K Bosung Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Beauty Essence | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Big Man Trading Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Brewerytown Rx Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Broad and Grange Pharmacy | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Brothers Shoes Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Cantina La Martina | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Cell Phone Video Games and Computer Repair Shop Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Children Space Learning Academy | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Chuckles Bar and Grill | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| City Distilling | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ck Wigs | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Clarks Tires | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Crazy Wave | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Creations By Sabor Boricua | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Carnita Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| D'clasicos Barbershop | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| De Leon Dollar Outlet Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Digital One Wireless Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Discount Plus Variety and Electronics | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Diva Beauty Supply | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Dollar Plus Variety USA Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Double Connect LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Double Start Mini Market Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Dubose Printing and Business Services | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| E Game Zoneinc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Edge Boutique | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ej Philly Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ek Hair Buzz | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| El Sabor Chapin | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Erv Group LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ez Bargain | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Fairmount Cdcbrewerytown-Area Businesses | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fancy Face LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Farina Pasta and Noodle | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fdr Vendors | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Feng Inc Dba Beer Stop | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Fkatan LLC Dba Ln Pharmacy | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Flakely | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Furniture | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| General African Market | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Germantown Electronics | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Gold and Diamonds Factory | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Golden City | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Golden Eagle Jewelers | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Golden Jewelry & Fashion LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Grant Blvd | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hair Buzz | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Hair Outlet Wild & Crazy Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Han's Dollar Plus LLC Dba High Five Beauty | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Harun Rashid Vendarysales | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Haverford Pharmacy | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Henry's Hair Cuttery | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hillrise Pharmacy | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Home Gallery | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| I Heart Cambodia | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ic Your Infants & Toddlers Day Care LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| J & S Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jallal Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jap Total Wireless | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jerrys II LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Joe's Hardware | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jsi Wireless & Varieties Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Kalas's Esttica Unisex | Philadelphiia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Key Food Pizza | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Kim's Food Market & Deli | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Kings Beauty Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Kings Manwoman | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| L Royal Gold | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lam's Baltimore Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lancaster Citgo | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lehigh Hair Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| LITTLE1S First Start Daycare LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Living Color Inc Dba Living Color | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lm Nutrition | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lobo Mau | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lowill's Jewelers | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Luxegroom | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| M Concept | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mabel Marie Fashion | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mariam Produce Market | Philaldephia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Marsh Mane | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Master Wireless - Gw Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Master Wireless - Woodland Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Master Wireless-Lancaster Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Metro By T-Mobile | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mg Multiservice | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mmr Group Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mn Fashion and Jewelry Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mobile Connect II | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mozy Clothing | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| New Century I Chinese Restaurant | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| New Far East Palace | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Newton Holdings LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Nostalgic Eye Care | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Nusan Tara Ina | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Nz Deli Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| New Number 1 Seafood LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ok Hair LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Old Nelson II | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Om Ganasenaya Namah LLC (dunkin Donut) | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Om Ganatatre Namah LLC (dunkin Donut) | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Om Ganesvaraya Namah LLC (dunkin Donut) | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| One Plus Seven Variety Store | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| One Stop Wireless & Goods | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Oxford Pharmacy | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| P&b Breakfast | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Paradise Gallery LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Parks Mens Wear | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Phila Jewelry | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Pichardo Beauty Salon & Spa | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pnp Gas Station | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Pr Hair Buzz | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Premium Denim Crop | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Progressive Ventures Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Pulperia El Triunfo | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Qt Vietnamese Sandwich | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Rainbow Electronics & Jewelry | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rc Bargain Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Real Deal Express Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rj Corporation Dba Rj Distributing | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rph Group Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rxb Group Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rxn Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sams One Stop Shop LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sanchez Mini Market Lnc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Shalom Mini Market | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sharon Beauty Haven Beauty Town | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Shree Mahant Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Shree Pramukh Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sky Cafe | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Smart Fone Doctor 1 Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Styles Inspired By Marc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Suaad Islamic Fashion | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sulimay's Restaurant | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sun Pay Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sunray Drugs Specialty | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Super Deli Nuevo Amanecer | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Superior Auto Body & Repair | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sweet Sunnah LLC | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| T&g Royal Creations Salon | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| T-Swirl Crepe | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Tasty Tea | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Top Cut Salon | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Total Beauty Supply | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Total E-Clipse | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Unrivaled | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Urbane Hair Salon | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Vault & Vine | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Vientiane Bistro | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Vision Optics | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Vitam America | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wang's Cuisine | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Wolf Cycles | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Woodland Money Loan | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Woodland Village Pizza | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Won & I | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Xiomara Grocery | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Yoks Electronics | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
17 of 452 (4%) 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 2%, 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.
- Urbane Development Inc
COMMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING STRATEGIES - Le Baobab
COVID-19 RELIEF STABILIZATION GRANT (CYCLE 1); EMERGENCY GRANT - Art History 101
EMERGENCY GRANT; BTG DISCRETIONARY GRANT - Xiomara Grocery
COMMUNITY WEALTH BUSINESS STRATEGIES - Total E-Clipse
COVID-19 RELIEF STABILIZATION GRANT (CYCLE 1); DISASTER RELIEF GRANT - Henry's Hair Cuttery
COVID-19 RELIEF STABILIZATION GRANT (CYCLE 2); DISASTER RELIEF GRANT
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 256 | $2,002,633 | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | $178,258 | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 47 | $614,500 | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 105 | $1,243,472 | $9,000 |
| 2024 | 55 | $471,898 | $8,000 |
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.
Already committed for future years
Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia has 1 of them, worth $20,000. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.
| Organization | Location | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Franny Lou's Porch | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 |
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 95% 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.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 1 return. Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: 1617 John F Kennedy Blvd No 204, Philadelphia, PA, 19103. 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.
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