The Giving Circle of Women’s Connection Philadelphia (formerly known as TTN Philadelphia Giving Circle) mission is to support local nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of women and children in the City of Philadelphia by raising funds for collective donor-advised philanthropy. The Giving Circle is the philanthropic arm of the Philadelphia Chapter of Women’s Connection, a national organization of professional women aged 50 and forward who seek to continue a life of learning, engagement, and leadership in the world.
Giving Circle members pool dollars, make grants to nonprofit organizations and conduct educational programs and other initiatives to raise awareness of the significant needs in our city. We are passionate about making a difference, nurturing relationships with the organizations we support and engaging with our members to build a better community. The Giving Circle is committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion and identity. We are looking to support organizations who share this commitment.
FOR NONPROFITS OFFERING THESE PROGRAMS:
The Giving Circle of Women’s Connection Philadelphia’s focus for 2026 is Food Insecurity. Eligible organizations will be nonprofits with a significant commitment to improving access to affordable, healthy food for women and their families in Philadelphia. They will include those offering a range of services, such as food banks, community gardens, meal programs, excess food collection and distribution, and nutrition education.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Primarily serve women and families residing in Philadelphia.
- Have a 501(c)(3) public charity exempt status from the IRS or a fiscal sponsorship confirmation for a minimum of two years.
- Have a general operating budget for the most recent fiscal year-end of $3 million or less not including in-kind donations.
- Have not received a grant from Giving Circle in the past 3 grant cycles.
- Do not promote religious or political ideology.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The 2026 application is now open.
- Finalists must give a brief presentation on Thursday, May 7, 2026 to Giving Circle voting donors.
AMOUNT OF GRANTS:
Three grants of at least $20,000 each will be awarded for General Operating Support.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS GRANT:
Email: [email protected]
An Information Session for potential grant applicants will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 11:30 am. This Zoom session will explain our process, review expectations, and present you with an overview of our grant application. We hope you will join us. To register, please click here.