GENERAL FAQs

ELIGIBILITY

  • The Sarah Ralston Foundation seeks to fund organizations serving vulnerable and underserved older adults residing in Philadelphia County. Organizations may be based outside of Philadelphia County.

  • A newly established organization (under 5 years old) is welcome to apply.

  • Yes, you may, but please contact Heather Finnegan for better understanding about your financials and goals.

  • Yes, you may. As long as you serve older adults residing in Philadelphia County.

  • Yes! If you fit the eligibility and criteria of more than one local grantmaking area, you may apply.

  • The Foundation is awarding 1-year Innovative Project Support and 1-year General Operating Support grants in 2026..

APPLYING & UPDATING PROFILE

  • Please use this link to login to Foundant, our grantmaking management system.

  • No. We accept direct applications. Contact Allison Cooper if you have questions about the application.

  • If you anticipate a delay in meeting an application deadline, please contact Heather Finnegan.

  • Yes, we will provide feedback about why your application was denied. Feel free to ask us any questions.

  • You are welcome to apply once a year for each local grantmaking area if you are eligible and there are no outstanding grants, including follow-up reports. You are welcome to apply for both General Operating Support and Innovative Project Support if you are eligible.

  • Generally, we ask for reports/updates to be submitted once a year following the completion of the year.

  • We use the reports to inform the respective Committee and the larger Board about your work. We also like to make connections between partners based on the information in their reports. We like to share information about your efforts on our social media platforms and in other communications.

DURING THE GRANT TERM

  • Please contact Heather Finnegan to discuss anticipated and/or necessary changes.

Ready to Apply?

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