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We partner with the community to break down barriers to inclusive prosperity by launching and scaling proven programs that meet community-identified needs. Portfolio Investing in proven organizations to bring to Philadelphia to address community-identified unmet needs We identify, invite in and launch evidence-based organizations, providing support so they quickly take root and deliver measurable change. See All Organizations Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Making an Impact in Philadelphia In 2025-2o26 8,780 Individuals and Families Reached $6M Invested in Portfolio Organizations $63.1M additional funds raised by portfolio organizations Learn more about one of our most recent investments, Hopeworks In Philadelphia 89% of participants retained employment 1 year after placement. Read the Story In Philadelphia $23.71 hourly average wage reported by program graduates. Read the Story Philadelphia Team and Partners GreenLight Philadelphia is made up of a diverse group of changemakers from across the community, working together for positive impact in our city. Team & Advisors Investors What Our Community is Saying “GreenLight Philadelphia’s comprehensive selection process has proven to bring effective programs to Philadelphia that fill gaps and make a real difference in our community.” Josh Kopelman Founder and Partner, First Round Capital “We are thrilled to invest in the futures of bright and talented individuals in Philadelphia who may not have traditionally been included in tech growth. None of this would be possible without the backing of our amazing partners.” Dan Rhoton Executive Director, Hopeworks Basta Basta Center for Employment Opportunities Center for Employment Opportunities Compass Working Capital Compass Working Capital Hopeworks Hopeworks ParentChild+ ParentChild+ Single Stop USA Single Stop USA The Fountain Fund The Fountain Fund Year Up United Year Up United By the numbers GreenLight Fund Philadelphia connects communities with innovative, evidence-based solutions that advance economic mobility and well-being. The stories and impact below showcase achievements in 2025-2026. $6M Invested in Portfolio Organizations to Date $51.8M Additional Leveraged Dollars 8,780 Individuals and Families Reached 27 Selection Advisory Council Members 58 Staff Members Working for Portfolio 8 Portfolio Organizations 51 Active Local Board Members Portfolio Organization Investments Since 2012, GreenLight has invested in bringing eight evidence-based nonprofits to Philadelphia. BASTA Key result 5 University and Community Based Organization partnerships established. Individuals reached in 2025-26 944 The Fountain Fund Key result 88% of participants reported an improved understanding of credit. Individuals reached in 2025-26 129 Hopeworks Key result 89% of participants retained employment 1 year after placement. Individuals reached in 2025-26 143 Compass Working Capital Key result Participating families built an average of $9,861 in escrow savings. Individuals reached in 2025-26 1,838 ParentChild+ Key result 69% of caregivers exited the program with improved parenting skills and knowledge. Individuals reached in 2025-26 140 Center for Employment Opportunities Key result Participant average hourly wage of $16.22, 30% above Pennsylvania’s minimum wage. Individuals reached in 2025-26 152 Single Stop Key result $1.5M drawn down by community college students in cash & non-cash benefits to support their progress toward degree completion. Individuals reached in 2025-26 4,893 Year Up United Key result Graduates of the program reported an average wage of $23.71/hour. Individuals reached in 2025-26 117 Real Stories. Real Change. Real Impact in Philadelphia. Read participant stories that show what impact looks like in action. Bridging the Gap: Hopeworks Hopeworks participants share how technical training, paid work experience, and career support are helping young adults build skills, gain confidence, and move toward full-time employment. Read their story Energy, Transformed: YearUp United A Year Up United participant shares how career training and mentorship helped him build confidence, develop new skills, and begin a path toward a career in cybersecurity. Read their story Share this Report LinkedIn Facebook Email Team Scott Emerick Scott Emerick Executive Director, GreenLight Philadelphia Musu Taylor Musu Taylor Site Manager Advisory Council Adriana Abizadeh Kensington Corridor Trust Ameen Akbar Philly Youth Basketball Maxwell Akuamoah-Boateng Mayor’s Office of Education Leann Ayers The Philadelphia Foundation Richard Binswanger Inlocalyst, LLC Jeff Bodle *GreenLight Advisor Emeritus* Morgan Lewis Evan Cantiello Vanguard Lee Garber NewSpring Capital Bianca van Heydoorn YSRP Julie Hirshey Philadelphia Eagles Abe Ibrahim Mid Penn Bank Regnarian Jenkins Center for Employment Opportunities Larz Jeter Chestnut Hill College Farah Jimenez Philadelphia Education Fund Adesanya Karade YouthBuild Philadelphia Lance Loethen Tract Advisors Dean Miller PACT Danielle Naiberk Johnson & Johnson John Pace YSRP Peter Pangis Bank of America Joe Pyle Scattergood Foundation Erin Randolph-Williams Morgan Lewis Katherina Rosqueta Center for High Impact Philanthropy Joseph Sigle Customers Bank Marc Singer Osage University Partners Dr. David Thomas IHI Consultants Stephanie Waller William Penn Foundation Iain Ware Bain Capital Emeritus Advisors Saj Cherian Fanatics J.J. Cutler Heidrick & Struggles David Horowitz Cerity Partners Kate Houstoun Community Leader Tiffany Newmuis Comcast NBCUniversal Connie Williams Former PA State Senator/Philadelphia Museum of Art Fund Investors Richard Binswanger Jeffrey and Amy Bodle Dan and Elizabeth Brillman Beth Bunting Burke Family Foundation Saj and Marissa Cherian B. Scott Emerick Ken and Andrea Frazier Green Family Foundation Jack and Luann Grubman Hamilton Family Foundation Hess Foundation David and Brandi Horowitz Image First Kopelman Foundation Laird Norton Wetherby Dean and Allison Miller MKM Foundation David Nevas Osage University Partners Nora Pillard and Wil Reynolds MacKenzie Scott John and Susan Simon Marc and Leah Singer Terrace Fund Carolyn and Robert Turner Iain Ware Founding Seed Partners John and Susan Simon Type Innovating from a Foundation of Trust: Inside GreenLight’s Established Sites Insights Innovating from a Foundation of Trust: Inside GreenLight’s Established Sites Oct 14, 2026 Boston, Cincinnati, National, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area inFocus: Building Pathways to Work Insights inFocus: Building Pathways to Work Sep 29, 2026 Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Greater Newark, Kansas City, National, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area Centering Humans and Community in New Tech and AI Related Investments Insights Centering Humans and Community in New Tech and AI Related Investments Aug 11, 2026 Philadelphia GreenLight Fund Invests $600,000 to Launch Basta’s Career Navigation Model in Philadelphia Announcement, Insights, News GreenLight Fund Invests $600,000 to Launch Basta’s Career Navigation Model in Philadelphia Mar 19, 2026 Philadelphia GreenLight Philadelphia: Loyal Champions Create Social Impact 20 Stories of Change GreenLight Philadelphia: Loyal Champions Create Social Impact Mar 20, 2025 Philadelphia GreenLight Philadelphia Fund IV Fuels Next Phase of Work Announcement, Press Release GreenLight Philadelphia Fund IV Fuels Next Phase of Work Feb 20, 2025 Philadelphia A Turning Point for GreenLight Fund – the Social Innovation Fund Story 20 Stories of Change A Turning Point for GreenLight Fund – the Social Innovation Fund Story Feb 18, 2025 National, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area Meet The GreenLight Fund, a nonprofit funder that launches nonprofits in Philly to break down barriers to economic mobility Media Mention Technical.ly Meet The GreenLight Fund, a nonprofit funder that launches nonprofits in Philly to break down barriers to economic mobility Aug 23, 2024 Philadelphia
