IPromise Charitable Giving Fund
Volpe Koenig is deeply committed to giving back to the communities in which we live and work. In 2007, Volpe Koenig established the IPromise Charitable Giving Fund to assist Greater Philadelphia Metro area nonprofit organizations with continuing their missions and establishing new programs. To date, IPromise has awarded well over $500,000 to grant recipients
Recognizing the fundraising challenges faced by non-profits in recent years, the IPromise award has been revised for 2023 and will now award one $40,000 grant to a single qualifying organization. In addition, the application process is open to previous IPromise winners who have not received a grant in the past five years.
All qualifying organizations are invited to an application process that usually is open early June through mid-August each year. Funds are generally disbursed in December or January.
All organizations in the following categories are eligible to apply:
- Arts, Culture and Humanities
- Community Development
- Education and Research
- Environment and Animals
- Health, Human Services & Youth Development
- Veteran Services
The 2023 application process is now closed.
IPromise Giving Fund Application Form »
IPromise Application Criteria
- Organization must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization under U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
- Organization must be at least two years old at time of application.
- Organization must submit proof of 501(c)(3) status with application.
- Organization has an annual operating budget of less than $10 million.
- Organization must be headquartered in, and serve the population of, any Philadelphia Metro area defined as:
- Bucks County, PA
- Chester County, PA
- Delaware County, PA
- Montgomery County, PA
- Philadelphia County, PA
- Burlington County, NJ
- Camden County, NJ
- Gloucester County, NJ
The following organizations are not eligible for an IPromise Grant:
- Organizations promoting religious affiliations or political activities
- Programs accessible only to paying membership
- Scholarships, fellowships or tuition assistance programs
- Endowments
- Government agencies
- Individuals
- Organizations that have as their primary activity the making of grants to other charitable organizations and to individuals, rather than the direct operation of charitable programs
- Recipients of IPromise grants within the past five years (since January 2018).
The 2023 Application Process*
- Jun 12 Applications Open
- Aug 18 Applications Close
- Sep 19 Three finalists will be notified and asked to schedule a 30-minute presentation before the IPromise Committee
- Sep- Oct Finalist presentations
- Nov 7 Grant winner notified
- Nov 28 Public announcement
- Dec 31 Grant funds disbursed
*Selection, notification and fund disbursement dates approximate and subject to change
Contact ipromise@vklaw.com for more information.
Past Grant Recipients
2022
The Barn at Spring Brook Farm
Glen Foerd
2021
Musicopia
Garden of Health
2019
Team Foster
Minds Matter of Philadelphia
2018
Angel Flight East
RealLife Community Development Corporation
2017
PAWS
Welcoming a Stranger
2016
Operation Homefront
Greater Norristown Area Police Athletic League
2015
ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse
2014
Dress for Success of Mercer County
New Leash on Life USA
2013
Mighty Writers
Twilight Wish
2012
The Mercer Museum
Interfaith Hospitality Network- Main Line
2011
Urban Tree Connection
Last Chance Ranch
2010
Kisses for Kyle Foundation
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
2009
Bethesda Project
2008
After School Activities Partnerships
Canine Partners for Life
2007
St. Edmond’s Home for Children
BuidaBridge