Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial

Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial is sponsored by Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial (via Philadelphia Foundation). Grants for organizations serving disadvantaged children and youth in Philadelphia County with budgets under $1. 5M, explicitly allowing general operating support.

Henrietta Tower Wurts - Philadelphia Foundation Henrietta Tower Wurts Grants The Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial is a charitable foundation formed to carry out the wishes of Henrietta Tower Wurts, who passed away in 1933. It supports programs in which a modest grant can play a significant part and which have meaningful goals in relation to the total resources committed to them.

The Philadelphia Foundation provides administrative and management support services for the memorial. We receive grant applications and distribute grants approved by the Wurts Memorial’s Board of Directors. For nonprofits serving this population: Disadvantaged children and youth and/or the elderly in Philadelphia.

Priority will be given to organizations with budget s u nder $ 1 . 5 million and Organizations offering holistic programming Ineligible organizations/proposals under HTWM: Organizations that have received three (3) consecutive years of funding from HTWM Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sexual or religious preference, age, disability or gender Organizations with budgets over $1. 5 million.

O rganizations previously funded with budgets greater $1. 5 million are eligible to apply (but their current budgets should not exceed $2. 5 million.)

Schools (including private, charter schools). S chools are eligible to apply if they meet all eligibility criteria and the programs are available to the public.

Organizations that engage exclusively in mutual aid, cash assistance, regranting, provision of sporting equipment or relief programs ( short-term emergency of crisis response) Requests for galas, event sponsorships and tickets for programming Organizations serving fewer than 30 youth or elderly individuals in a fiscal year Professional or social networking organizations Proposals requesting assistance for religious or political purposes Note: Applications for national, state or regional organizations may be considered if they have significant and defining programs serving residents in Philadelphia County.

Common requirements for all grant applicants: Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status or be fiscally sponsored Operating budget under $1. 5 million Priority will be given to organizations with budgets under $1. 5 million Organizations previously funded by HTWM with budgets greater than $1.

5 million are eligible to apply but their current budgets should not exceed $2.

5 million Organizations with deficits exceeding 10% of their operating budget for two consecutive fiscal years will not be considered Organizations must serve Philadelphia County (Organizations operating exclusively outside Philadelphia County are not eligible to apply) Organization must be able to provide one year of financial data Organization must have at least a 2-year track record of work Organization must be able to demonstrate that the voice of the community served is incorporated into the program This should go beyond surveys or participant data Organizations with a valid Bureau of Charitable Organization Certification Types of projects funding: Programs or General Operating Support for organizations serving disadvantaged children and youth and/or the elderly .

NOTE: Applications to support summer programs/camps should be submitted at the February 1 deadline. There are two (2) application deadlines throughout the year: February 1 and September 1. Applications for Henrietta Tower Wurts are due September 1, 2026.

Questions? Contact [email protected] Apply for a Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial Grant Application Program Grants Process STEP 1: DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY Carefully review the criteria listed above. The application deadline is 09/01/2026