Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia

What Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia does

Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c) nonprofit founded in 2001 that administers need-based partial scholarships for K-8 students from under-resourced Philadelphia families to attend tuition-based private and parochial schools. The organization operates a random lottery application process and awards scholarships ranging from $1,250 to $3,350 per student annually, with each eligible family able to receive scholarships for up to three children per year. As the largest K-8 scholarship provider in Pennsylvania, CSFP partners with over 150 schools across the Greater Philadelphia area and has cumulatively served more than 30,000 students while disbursing over $150M in scholarships since inception.

CSFP is funded primarily through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs, which enable tax-credit-eligible contributions from Pennsylvania-taxed individuals and corporations. The organization maintains a small operational team of 24 employees at its 1500 Walnut Street headquarters in Philadelphia, supported by a Board of Directors and led by President and CEO Keisha Jordan. Its product surface includes a Civicore-powered Family Portal for scholarship management, a School Finder directory of partner institutions, and student storytelling and impact reporting features.

In 2026, CSFP is marking its 25th anniversary with a slate of programmatic and brand initiatives, including the 25 Years of Impact Report, a student art showcase at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and the Fairmount Horticultural Center celebration. The organization has also expanded its administrative scope beyond traditional K-8 scholarships through the March 2026 launch of the Youth Access to Opportunities Grant (YAOG) program — a Philadelphia City Council-funded initiative that administers summer camp scholarships for families earning between $50,000 and $150,000 — positioning CSFP as a broader Philadelphia youth education access intermediary.

Name

Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia

Legal name

Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia

Website

https://csfphiladelphia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit founded in 2001 that administers need-based K-8 scholarships for under-resourced Philadelphia families to attend tuition-based private and parochial schools. As the largest K-8 scholarship provider in Pennsylvania, it has served over 30,000 students through 150+ partner schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Education Scholarships

NAICS

Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Scholarships, Grants & Education Benefits Administration (Financing-adjacent) (FSAKAEAM)

Keywords

• K-8 scholarship funding
• Private school tuition assistance
• Educational scholarship nonprofit
• School choice programs
• Tuition-based school scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: CSFP operates as a nonprofit organization funded primarily through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donations are used to provide need-based scholarships to under-resourced Philadelphia families for K-8th grade private and parochial school tuition.
2. EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Programs: Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs allow individuals and corporations with PA tax liability to receive tax credits by participating. This enables CSFP to receive funding while donors receive state tax benefits.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia provides need-based partial scholarships — ranging from $1,250 to $3,350 per student per year — for K-8th grade students to attend private and parochial schools in the Greater Philadelphia area. Scholarships are awarded through a random lottery to under-resourced families, with awards remaining through 8th grade upon continued eligibility. The organization also administers the Youth Access to Opportunities Grant (YAOG) program providing summer camp scholarships and operates Pennsylvania EITC/OSTC tax credit programs for donor contributions.

Product overview

Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) is a scholarship organization, not a technology company, offering a single core service: need-based K-8th grade partial scholarships awarded via random lottery for under-resourced Philadelphia families to access tuition-based private and parochial schools. The organization provides related services including a Family Portal for scholarship management, a School Finder tool for partner school discovery, EITC/OSTC tax credit programs for donors, and a Youth Access Program for summer camp scholarships. CSFP serves as the largest and most diverse K-8th scholarship provider in Pennsylvania, focusing on highest-need students in lowest-achieving city schools.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8th Grade Scholarships Need-based partial scholarships awarded via random lottery for K-8th grade students to attend tuition-based private and parochial schools in the Greater Philadelphia area. Scholarship amounts range between $1,250 and $3,350 per student per year, and students may remain in the program through 8th grade upon meeting eligibility requirements. Up to 3 students per family per year may receive scholarships.
• Youth Access to Opportunities Grant (YAOG) Program Summer camp scholarship program funded by Philadelphia City Council and administered by CSFP, providing $200 in scholarship funding per child (up to 3 children per family) for participation in camp programs such as sports, arts, and academic enrichment. Awarded via random lottery to Philadelphia families with household incomes between $50,000 and $150,000.
• EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Programs Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs administered by CSFP, allowing individuals and corporations with PA tax liability to receive state tax credits by directing contributions to fund K-8 scholarships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30,000 students served since 2001
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Philadelphia City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026City Council, championed by Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips, partnered with CSFP to administer the Youth Access to Opportunities Grant (YAOG) program. The program provides summer camp scholarship funding to Philadelphia families with household incomes between $50,000-$150,000.
• URBNminorOthers · 13 March 2026Host of CSFP's annual Lottery Day event at their South Philadelphia headquarters.
• DJS AssociatesminorOthers · 13 March 2026Sponsor of CSFP's Lottery Day 2025 event.
• Janney Montgomery ScottminorOthers · 13 March 2026Sponsor of CSFP's Lottery Day 2025 event.
• Amerihealth CaritasminorOthers · 13 March 2026Sponsor of CSFP's Lottery Day 2025 event.
• Commonwealth FoundationminorOthers · 13 March 2026Sponsor of CSFP's Lottery Day 2025 event.
• MarchForwardminorOthers · 13 March 2026Sponsor of CSFP's Lottery Day 2025 event.
• WawaminorOthers · 13 March 2026Sponsor of CSFP's Lottery Day 2025 event.
• Youth Access Program Summer Camp PartnerscoreOthers · 13 March 2026Multiple summer camp partners including: Allens Lane Art Center, Camp Adonai at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, Education Sports and Fun (ESF), Greene Street Friends, Just Wanna Danz, Legacy Youth Tennis and Education, Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, Philadelphia Youth Basketball, Summerside Camps at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Taller Puertorriqueño, The Arts League, The Chocolate Ballerina Company, The Greater Philadelphia YMCA, Work to Ride, and others being added.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• The Philadelphia Foundation: Regional community foundation managing donor-advised funds and education-focused grantmaking in Greater Philadelphia. Acts as a complementary funding intermediary and potential strategic partner for CSFP's scholarship dollars.
• National Scholarship Providers Association: Professional association for scholarship-granting organizations. Not a direct competitor but reflects the broader ecosystem of need-based scholarship administration in which CSFP operates.

Regional players

• KIPP Philadelphia Schools: Local Philadelphia K-8 charter school operator serving a similar under-resourced student population. Comparable mission (educational access for low-income families) and shared donor/foundation ecosystem in the Philadelphia region.
• School Choice Ohio: Ohio-focused organization administering state K-12 tax-credit scholarships (Cincinnati and Cleveland scholarship programs). Same tax-credit scholarship mechanism as CSFP but limited to Ohio geographies.
• Philadelphia Education Fund: Philadelphia-based education nonprofit supporting college access, school improvement, and scholarships for city students. Shares CSFP's regional donor base and stakeholder relationships, though more focused on post-secondary transitions.

Direct peers

• Step Up For Students: Florida-based scholarship organization administering state tax-credit (Gardiner/FTC) scholarships to K-12 students for private school tuition. Operates the same EITC-style funding model and partial-tuition scholarship structure as CSFP, making it the closest large-scale comparable.
• ACE Scholarships: Multi-state private school scholarship organization funding low-income K-12 students through donations and state tax-credit programs. Highly comparable operating model, donor base, and lottery-based award process.
• Children's Scholarship Fund: National parent-style organization running the same K-8 private school scholarship model in multiple cities. CSFP appears to be a Philadelphia affiliate of this broader CSF network, sharing the random-lottery, need-based scholarship design.

Emerging players

• EdChoice: National K-12 school choice research and advocacy organization closely tied to scholarship tax credit policy. Comparable in driving demand-side awareness that funnels applicants to operators like CSFP.
• Black Alliance for Educational Options: National advocacy and scholarship support organization focused on expanding K-12 educational options for low-income and minority families. Operates adjacent scholarship programs with similar donor-driven funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/csfphiladelphia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@childrensscholarshipfundph4614
• Facebookfacebook.com/csfphiladelphia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/children's-scholarship-fund-philadelphia
• Instagraminstagram.com/csfphiladelphia

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Profiles3 records

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