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Nonprofit · EIN 23-2796820

PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Financials

$3.4M$2.1M2022$1.5M$4.2M2023$1.5M$3.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,500,139$3,569,456-$2,069,317$1,000,465$0$1,000,465
June 30, 2024990$1,500,457$4,154,166-$2,653,709$3,069,782$0$3,069,782
June 30, 2023990$3,350,469$2,127,223$1,223,246$5,723,491$0$5,723,491
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,500,000
of which government grants
$1,500,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$139
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,124,743
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$38,257
Accounting fees
$34,831
Program services (functional)
$3,477,391
Management and general (functional)
$92,065

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,069,782
Total assets, end of year
$1,000,465
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,000,465
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,000,465
Gross receipts
$1,500,139
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN O'NEILLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN CHRISTMASVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARK SQUILLATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CRYSTAL JACOBSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANTHONY PHILLIPSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NEFTALI RAMOSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSAN SLAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN O'NEILLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN CHRISTMASVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARK SQUILLATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CINDY BASSBOARD MEMBER (THRU 1/27/24)
Trustee or director
1$0
CRYSTAL JACOBSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RAED NASSERBOARD MEMBER (THRU 8/3/24)
Trustee or director
1$0
ANTHONY PHILLIPSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NEFTALI RAMOSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ORLANDO RENDONBOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/10/24)
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSAN SLAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN O'NEILLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN CHRISTMASVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARK SQUILLASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CINDY BASSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSAN SLAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RAED NASSERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ORLANDO RENDONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1400 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD RM 562, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107-3337
In care of
% COUNCILMEMBER BRIAN J ONEILL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRIAN J O'NEILL, 1400 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD 562, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Signed the 990
BRIAN J O'NEILL, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(215) 683-3639
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO SUPPORT, ENHANCE AND SERVE COMMUNITY AND RECREATION ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SPORTS, DANCE , ARTS AND HEALTH) AND ENCOURAGING AND INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT, INSTRUCTION AND PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES BY DIVERSE CONSTITUENCIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND PROVIDES GRANT ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENCOURAGE AN OVERALL APPRECIATION OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, ENHANCE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING, AND PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE AN OVERALL APPRECIATION OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS AMONG PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES DEDICATED TO INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING, AFTERSCHOOL, AND SUMMER CAMP RECREATION AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PLAYGROUNDS, COMMUNITY DANCE PROGRAMS PROVIDING INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PHILADELPHIA'S YOUTH. THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROGRAM INITIATIVES AND ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED BY PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND PROVIDE A POSITIVE OUTLET FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS, PARTICULARLY PHILADELPHIA YOUTH, AND WORK TO COMBAT JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, ENHANCE COMMUNITY WELFARE, REDUCE NEIGHBORHOOD TENSIONS, AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN AN ARRAY OF ATHLETIC, HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING PURSUITS.
    Expenses $3,477,391 · grants $3,124,743

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-2796820
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,000,465
Income (IRS master file)
$1,500,139

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
October 7, 2011
Reinstated
Effective March 15, 2021

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,500,139$3,569,456$1,000,465XML
990June 2024$1,500,457$4,154,166$3,069,782XML
990June 2023$3,350,469$2,127,223$5,723,491XML
990June 2022$3,350,000$1,043,536$4,785,134IRS
990June 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-2796820).

Questions about PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC

What is the EIN of PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC is 23-2796820.
Is PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective March 15, 2021.
Are donations to PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRIAN J O'NEILL.
Who are the officers and directors of PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PHILADELPHIA ACTIVITIES FUND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,500,139, expenses of $3,569,456 and total assets of $1,000,465 at year end.

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