Every generation
builds Philly.
We’re making sure the next one has even more to build with.
Philadelphia ranks last among major American cities in economic mobility. This means that kids growing up here today are more likely to do worse than the generation before them.The Be Philly Foundation supports the organizations creating real connections between young people and the relationships, resources, and opportunities that shape their futures. We focus on people already doing the work in the neighborhoods they know, for the long haul.-
Our grantmaking is built around one core belief: connections change outcomes. Relationships, networks, and shared experiences can open doors young people didn't know existed. We call this framework Better Together.
-
We support project-based and general operating work that strengthens relationships and expands access to opportunity for young people in Philadelphia.
We prioritize work that is sustained, community-rooted, and relationship-driven. We do not fund one-time events, sponsorships, capital projects, or work without a clear path to sustained engagement.
-
We use a Letter of Interest process to evaluate potential grantees. Start by sharing what you’re building, who it serves, and how it creates connection and opportunity for young Philadelphians. If it’s a fit, we’ll follow up with next steps.
Grants: $25,000–$50,000
Term: Up to 12 months
Cycles: Fall and Spring
A Foundation Built To Last
Be Philly was founded by Jason and Kylie Kelce on a simple belief: every young person in Philadelphia has something to contribute and deserves a city that shows up for them. Rooted in their connection to the city, the foundation supports organizations creating pathways for the next generation of Philadelphians.
Today, Be Philly represents something bigger. It's a movement grounded in community, possibility, and pride in a city that knows how to endure. Our mark is forged from Philadelphia's typography, textures, and industrial character, including the cast iron manhole covers pressed into these streets for over a century. Bold, weathered, and unmistakably Philly, it's built for the young people shaping what comes next.