Philadelphia

Centering community in the city of brotherly love

Overview

A city of history, alive with possibilities

Home to some of the country’s best universities, research institutions, hospitals, and academic medical centers, and a growing tech ecosystem that cultivates social innovation. Yet, with one of the nation’s highest rates of families living in poverty, many intractable challenges remain.

 

This is where GreenLight comes in. 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.

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Making an Impact in Philadelphia

7,584

children and families reached in 2022 – 2023

$5.4M

committed by GreenLight to portfolio organizations

$34.2M

additional funds raised by portfolio organizations

Learn more about one of our most recent investment, Hopeworks

In Philadelphia
$7,600

in escrow, on average, for Compass Working Capital-Clarify participants helps Akirah reach her goals.

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In Philadelphia
64%

of children participating in the ParentChild+ program are ready for kindergarten

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In Philadelphia
$15.32

is the average wage of participants

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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.

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

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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

7,584

children and families reached in 2022 – 2023

$5.4M

committed by GreenLight to portfolio organizations

$34.2M

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! Philadelphia

Saj Cherian

Fanatics

J.J. 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

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Burke Family Foundation

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Hamilton Family Foundation

Hess Foundation

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Kopelman Foundation

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MKM Foundation

Santander
Scattergood-Foundation

John and Susan Simon

Marc and Leah Singer

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Terrace Fund

Carolyn and Robert Turner

Vanguard

WPF

Founding Seed Partners

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John and Susan Simon

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Meet The GreenLight Fund, a nonprofit funder that launches nonprofits in Philly to break down barriers to economic mobility

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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
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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

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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
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Announcement, News, Press Release

GreenLight Announces Philadelphia Executive Director

Jul 20, 2021

Philadelphia

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