Regional Foundation Center

1901 Vine Street, Ground Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open today 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, 8/24 Closed
Monday, 8/25 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 8/26 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 8/27 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, 8/28 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 8/29 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. *
Saturday, 8/30 Closed
  • * Friday has hour changes – preparation for the Labor Day holiday
Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Upcoming Closures

  • Mon., Sep. 1 : Closed Labor Day
  • Mon., Oct. 13 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Tue., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
  • Thu., Nov. 27 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
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Facilities

  • Electrical outlets available
  • Meeting space (reservation required)
  • Photocopier (black/white)
  • Street parking (metered)
  • Street parking
  • Wireless internet access (wi/fi)

Upcoming Events

Intro to Nonprofit Grant Seeking with Foundation Directory Pro

Tue, September 2, 2025 5:30 P.M.

In this hour-long session you'll learn the 10 most important things about the grant-seeking process , what motivates funders , and create a winning research strategy .  Includes a Foundation Directory Pro demonstration .  (Does not cover government grants.) 

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Status & Incorporating Your Nonprofit in PA

Tue, September 9, 2025 5:30 P.M.

Please note :  •The Free Library of Philadelphia and its workers are prohibited from giving legal, financial, and tax advice. •We can give basic overviews of published legal, financial, and tax information but are not qualified to evaluate their soundness or effectiveness; neither…

Introduction to Nonprofit Grant Writing

Tue, September 16, 2025 5:30 P.M.

In this hour-long session we'll go over the basics of writing grant applications for nonprofit organizations.  This presentation will help you: List a proposal's basic elements Identify next steps for submitting a grant proposal Draft a standard proposal Follow up with potential…

Joy of the Sector: A Welcome to the Essential Functions of Nonprofits -- Registration Required --

Fri, September 26, 2025 9:00 A.M.

Please join us for a premier program offered by LaSalle University's Nonprofit Center!   9:00 to 4:00 on Friday September 26th This program is registration-only and requires a fee .   Welcome to the nonprofit sector ! Our sector shapes the fabric of every community,…

The Regional Foundation Center was founded in 1974 to provide local nonprofit organizations with free access to information on management, grantseeking, fund development, and proposal writing. We offer access to research databases like Foundation Directory, free workshops, and research appointments with librarians.

Visit our website to learn more about our programs and services.