Penn Treaty Special Services District
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-0368388 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$952K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$893K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOSEPH G KAIN JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 632 N 3RD STREET BOX 38, PHILADELPHIA PA 19123 |
| Phone | 2155749274 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MUST FILL OUT GRANT REQUEST FORM. OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE GRANT REQUEST FORM. |
| Deadlines | MONTHLY |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO NON-PTOFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN AND AROUND THE FOLLOWING FISHTOWN, NORTHERN LIBERTIES, OLD RICHMOND AND SOUTH KENSINGTON. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Liberties Na | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $81,457 |
| Fishtown Neighbors Association | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $72,900 |
| St Laurents School | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $54,500 |
| Kesington Soccer Club | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $53,500 |
| Luthern Settlement House | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $52,000 |
| Fishtown Athletic Club | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $50,000 |
| 12 Plus | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $50,000 |
| Art Sphere Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $46,000 |
| Norris Square Neighborhood Project | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $35,831 |
| Painted Bride Art Center | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $35,000 |
| Rock to the Future | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $35,000 |
| Fishtown Kensington Area Bid | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $30,500 |
| Northern Liberties Business Improvement District | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $30,000 |
| Philly Truce Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $29,000 |
| Liguori Academy | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $25,000 |
| Friends of Moffet | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $25,000 |
| Harriet's Book Club | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $24,965 |
| East Kesington Na | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $24,300 |
| Photography Without Borders | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $22,000 |
| Fire Museum Presents | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $18,800 |
| Tree House Books | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $11,537 |
| Holy Name | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $10,500 |
| One House at a Time | Baltimore, MD | Neighborhood grant | $10,500 |
| Azzim Dukes Initiative | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $7,000 |
| Friends of Adaire | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $7,000 |
| In Liquid | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $7,000 |
| Friends of Saint Laurentius School | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $7,000 |
| Philly Tree People | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $7,000 |
| The Halide Project | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $7,000 |
| Friends of Hackett | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $7,000 |
| Orkney Park | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $7,000 |
| Friends of Fishtown Library | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $5,033 |
| Nl Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $4,250 |
| Art Well | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| Cfeva | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| Black Rebel Nomads | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| Friends of Orkney Park | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| Caring People Alliance | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| Kensington Memorial Amvets Post | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| Extreme Lengths Productions | Boone, IA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| LA Ligas Del Barrio | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| Philadelphia Dance Projects | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| South Kensington Community Partners | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| Tilt Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| Shoot Basketballs Not People | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| The Clay Studio | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| Second State Press | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| Street Tails Animal Rescue | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| Vox Populi | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,500 |
| By My Side | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | $3,300 |
| Penn Treaty Special Services District | Philadelphia, PA | Neighborhood grant | -$874 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $951,999 | 61 |
| 2023 | $1,122,217 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349102719
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0368388
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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