The mission of The 1957 Charity Foundation is to improve the quality of life for people in the Delaware Valley by proving thoughtful support to well-managed charitable programs in the region.



The 1957 Charity Foundation is a private, charitable grantmaking organization that provides financial support to qualifying tax-exempt organizations. Funding priorities include community development, education and human services for disadvantaged people, especially youth and families. The Foundation also supports organizations working to improve the natural and physical environment. Grants focus primarily on the city of Philadelphia and Chester and Delaware counties.