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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 Making an Impact in Philadelphia 5,327 children and families reached in 2023 – 2024 $5.4M committed by GreenLight to portfolio organizations $42.7M additional funds raised by portfolio organizations Learn more about one of our most recent investment, Hopeworks In Philadelphia 114 permanent job placements Read the Story In Philadelphia 93% caregivers exiting the program with improved parenting skills and knowledge as measured by accredited assessment tools Read the Story In Philadelphia 95% client partners reported at least one significant improvement in their lives 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 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 Delivering measurable results in Philadelphia We invest multiyear funding along with on-the-ground support to ensure portfolio organizations quickly take root in the local community and are positioned for growth, measurable impact and sustainability. We are proud to highlight the work, results and meaningful stories of our portfolio organizations locally. Read our latest Impact Report Philadelphia More than 450 low-interest loans will be issued alongside financial coaching to people formerly incarcerated, helping them achieve their self-determined goals Philadelphia Providing training, internships and real world experience, graduates will secure and retain jobs with average earnings of over $43,000 annually Philadelphia Thousands of Compass participants reach goals through individualized financial coaching and capturing savings through any increase in rent triggered by an increase in income Making an Impact in Philadelphia 5,327 children and families reached in 2023 – 2024 $5.4M committed by GreenLight to portfolio organizations $42.7M additional funds raised by portfolio organizations Team Danielle Hughes Danielle Hughes Program Associate Advisory Council Adriana Abizadeh Kensington Corridor Trust Ravi Acharya TD Bank Richard Binswanger ITDATA, Inc. Ronnie Bloom Stoneleigh Foundation Jeff Bodle Morgan Lewis Malik Brown Graduate! 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Cutler Heidrick & Struggles Lee Garber NewSpring Capital Gwyneth Gaul Comcast NBCUniversal David Horowitz Touchdown VC Kate Houstoun United Way Larz Jeter Chestnut Hill College Farah Jimenez Philadelphia Education Fund Keith Leaphart Thomas Jefferson University Lance Loethen Tract Advisors Cheryl Mackey United Way Dean Miller PACT Tiffany Newmuis Comcast NBCUniversal Deborah O’Brien Bank of America Joe Pyle Scattergood Foundation Erin Randolph-Williams Morgan Lewis Katherina Rosqueta Center for High Impact Philanthropy Marc Singer Osage University Partners Wes Somerville Lenfest Foundation Joy Soto University of Pennsylvania Catherine Ulozas Drexel University Iain Ware Bain Capital Connie Williams Former PA State Senator/Philadelphia Museum of Art Fund Investors Burke Family Foundation Hamilton Family Foundation Hess Foundation Image First Kopelman Foundation MKM Foundation John and Susan Simon Marc and Leah Singer Terrace Fund Carolyn and Robert Turner Vanguard Founding Seed Partners John and Susan Simon Type 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 GreenLight Fund Names Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer Announcement, News, Press Release GreenLight Fund Names Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer Apr 16, 2024 GreenLight Fund Annual Impact Report July 2022 – June 2023 Insights GreenLight Fund Annual Impact Report July 2022 – June 2023 Oct 20, 2023 Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Greater Newark, Kansas City, National, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Twin Cities Podcast: Leadership Drives – Hear from four GreenLight Site Directors Media Mention Leadership Drives Podcast: Leadership Drives – Hear from four GreenLight Site Directors Aug 25, 2023 Baltimore, Greater Newark, Philadelphia, Twin Cities The Fountain Fund: A new fund offers coveted loans to formerly incarcerated people in Philly Media Mention Philadelphia Inquirer The Fountain Fund: A new fund offers coveted loans to formerly incarcerated people in Philly Mar 27, 2023 Philadelphia GreenLight Brings The Fountain Fund to Philadelphia Announcement, News, Press Release GreenLight Brings The Fountain Fund to Philadelphia Mar 16, 2023 Philadelphia GreenLight and Coalition of Partners Join Forces to Fund Hopeworks’ Expansion to Philadelphia Announcement, News, Press Release GreenLight and Coalition of Partners Join Forces to Fund Hopeworks’ Expansion to Philadelphia Oct 25, 2022 Philadelphia GreenLight Announces Philadelphia Executive Director Announcement, News, Press Release GreenLight Announces Philadelphia Executive Director Jul 20, 2021 Philadelphia Join our work in Philadelphia We rely on champions and supporters who believe in the power and potential of community-driven change. 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