The Cherry Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting religious and educational initiatives. Its mission centers on providing financial assistance primarily to religious organizations and educational institutions, with a particular emphasis on need and merit-based scholarships. The foundation serves a variety of recipients, including churches and universities, indicating a commitment to both faith-based and educational causes. It primarily operates within a specific geographic area, focusing its funding efforts on organizations located in Pennsylvania.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small Philadelphia‑area religious or educational nonprofit seeking modest, programmatic or scholarship support and either an existing introduction or clear local ties.
Good Fit
- • Located in Pennsylvania, especially the Philadelphia metro area.
- • Religious or faith‑based organization or an educational institution offering scholarships.
- • Requesting modest grants in the $500–$2,000 range.
- • Has a local relationship or an intermediary introduction to a trustee or community leader.
Geography
Observed grantmaking is entirely within Pennsylvania across the two years, with 100% of dollars and grants going to in‑state recipients.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded multiple independent recipients (six distinct grantees in the latest year) spanning religious congregations and educational institutions, though overall dollar concentration is high among the top recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected organizations, which suggests invitation‑driven decisions, but half of the 2024 recipients were new that year, so unsolicited entrants appear unlikely but not impossible; direct evidence of application turnover beyond two years is limited.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
