Applicants are invited to apply for the 2023 Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial (HTWM) Grant.
Donor Name: Philadelphia Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000 to $5,000
Details:
The Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial (HTWM) is a charitable foundation, formed as a nonprofit corporation under Pennsylvania law to carry out the wishes of Henrietta Tower Wurts, as set forth in her will upon her death in 1933. Reflecting her deep commitment to community services, HTWM Fund focuses on programs that directly serve or improve the welfare of disadvantaged children, youth, and the elderly living in the City of Philadelphia.
Funding Information
HTWM considers grant proposals from 501(c)3 organizations serving residents of the City of Philadelphia with budgets that are $2.5 million and under. Grants are made on a one-year basis and range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Ineligible organizations / proposals under HTWM criteria:
- Organizations outside of the City of Philadelphia
- Organizations that have received three (3) consecutive years of funding
- Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sexual or religious preference, age, disability or gender
- Organizations with budgets over $2.5 million
- Proposals requesting assistance for religious or political purposes
Applications for national, state or regional organizations that have significant and defining programs in the City of Philadelphia may be considered.
HTWM will consider applications for equipment, furnishings and limited renovations connected with specific programs. Proposals for capital expenditures or endowments are considered, but are given a low priority
For more information, visit Philadelphia Foundation.