The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia
Grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-1584975
- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Pennsylvania
- Total giving
- $1.6MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $20MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MERCHANTS FUND PROVIDES GRANTS AND OTHER SUPPORT TO MERCHANTS AND SMALL BUSINESSES IN PHILADELPHIA.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Hayaa Boutiquee LLC | $20K | 2024 |
| New Zhong Gang Bakery Inc | $20K | 2024 |
| Rybread Too Inc dba Rybrew | $15K | 2024 |
| El Fogon Latino Restaurant | $13K | 2024 |
| Rocky Philly 21 LLC | $12K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.merchantsfund.org
Open grant opportunities from this funder
- The Catalyst Fund | Programs and initiatives
- The Philadelphia Business Lending Network Incentive Grant
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.