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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 Scott Emerick Scott Emerick Executive Director, GreenLight Philadelphia Danielle Hughes Danielle Hughes Program Associate Advisory Council Adriana Abizadeh Kensington Corridor Trust Ravi Acharya TD Bank Ameen Akbar Philly Youth Basketball Maxwell Akuamoah-Boateng Mayor’s Office of Education Leann Ayers The Philadelphia Foundation Richard Binswanger ITDATA, Inc. Jeff Bodle *GreenLight Advisor Emeritus* Morgan Lewis Makayla Broaddus Hopeworks Malik Brown Graduate! Philadelphia Evan Cantiello Vanguard Saj Cherian *GreenLight Advisor Emeritus* Fanatics J.J. Cutler *GreenLight Advisor Emeritus* Heidrick & Struggles Lee Garber NewSpring Capital Bianca van Heydoorn YSRP Julie Hirshey Philadelphia Eagles David Horowitz *GreenLight Advisor Emeritus* Cerity Partners Kate Houstoun *GreenLight Advisor Emeritus* Abe Ibrahim Truist Larz Jeter Chestnut Hill College Farah Jimenez Philadelphia Education Fund Adesanya Karade YouthBuild Philadelphia Lance Loethen Tract Advisors Cheryl Mackey Campaign for Working Families Dean Miller PACT Danielle Naiberk Comcast NBCUniversal Tiffany Newmuis *GreenLight Advisor Emeritus* Comcast NBCUniversal Deborah O’Brien Bank of America John Pace YSRP Joe Pyle Scattergood Foundation Erin Randolph-Williams Morgan Lewis Katherina Rosqueta Center for High Impact Philanthropy Marc Singer Osage University Partners Joy Soto University of Pennsylvania Dr. David Thomas Community College of Philadelphia Catherine Ulozas Drexel University Stephanie Waller William Penn Foundation Iain Ware Bain Capital Connie Williams *GreenLight Advisor Emeritus* 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 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 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 Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Greater Newark, Kansas City, National, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Twin Cities 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 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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