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.