About DVG





Delaware Valley Grantmakers (DVG) is the membership association serving as the voice and resource for grantmakers in Greater Philadelphia and neighboring regions.



This section of our Web site is designed to give you a better sense of who we are and what we do to help our members be effective and informed in their philanthropy. Use these links to learn about our mission, staff and leadership, membership, and services.



Membership in DVG is open to grantmakers only. If you are interested in finding out more about our membership benefits, eligibility criteria, and the process for joining DVG, please link to the How to Join section.



OUR MISSION

Delaware Valley Grantmakers builds stronger communities by increasing the impact and effectiveness of philanthropy.



WHO WE ARE

DVG is a network of people, organizations and businesses that make charitable grants in Greater Philadelphia and neighboring regions. Membership in DVG is open to individuals and institutions for whom grantmaking is a significant activity. (For more details about membership, see our section on How to Join.)



WHO WE SERVE

OUR MEMBERSHIP represents the full spectrum of grantmaking entities, including: corporations/businesses, family and independent foundations, community foundations and other grantmaking public charities, donor-advised funds, and individual donors. DVG membership includes over 150 members representing more than 700 staff and trustees.



DVG Members by Grantmaker Type

29% Family and Trustee Managed Foundations

27% Corporate Foundations and Giving Programs

22% Community Foundations & Grantmaking Public Charities

11% Private Independent Foundations

9% Individuals and Donor-Advised Funds