The Panama Street Fund
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-1877195 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $17,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Childrens Services | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Nw Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Magee Rehabilitation Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ahavas Torah Congregation | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Public Interest Law Center | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Pa Innocence Project | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | Unresrticted | $2,500 |
| Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $146 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Unresrticted | $80 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($68,080). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215,306 | 20 |
| 2023 | $382,810 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533009349100128
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1877195
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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