Welcome to CultureWorks Lightning Round
⚡ A 3-day campaign to power Philly's vibrant cultural community ⚡
Culture is creativity.
Culture is community.
Culture is the connective thread that holds us all together.
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In challenging times, our communities depend upon cultural
ingenuity and tenacious advocacy. CultureWorks’
Lightning Round campaign
will ignite energy and momentum in Philly’s cultural ecosystem
— by directly supporting the storytellers, organizers, and creative
changemakers who amplify underrepresented voices and drive social impact.
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May 13-15, 2025
– For three days, we’ll be sharing the stories of CultureWorks
members and inviting YOU to invest in the people and projects
shaping a more equitable and vibrant Philadelphia.
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Donate today
to one — or several — of the
90+ nonprofit projects
that call CultureWorks home. Every contribution fuels creative
solutions and lasting change.
Join us to power culture, advocacy, and community.
P.S. 🎉 Celebrate with us! Join us on May 15 from 5-8 PM at CultureWorks to wrap up the campaign and toast to 15 years of collective impact.
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About CultureWorks
Since our founding in 2010, CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia
has supported hundreds of arts, culture, heritage, and social impact
initiatives — the visionaries who shape Philadelphia’s
thriving cultural landscape.
We offer equitable access to management
resources, including a full-service fiscal sponsorship
program, an affordable co-working space in Center City, and
workshops and events dedicated to strengthening community-rooted organizations.
Our services are tailored for artists, social
entrepreneurs, and creative small businesses who create
immense value in our communities, but who may not otherwise have the
capacity to manage their own nonprofit organization.
Through our charitable trust, CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia,
we partner with 90+ fiscally sponsored projects to
optimize their operations so they can grow and sustain their programming.
In 2025, we're celebrating 15 years of cultural impact — join us!
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Donations made via Fundrazr go to CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia, EIN 46-3109411, a Pennsylvania charitable trust and the home to 90+ fiscally sponsored projects in the Philadelphia region.
CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia (EIN: 46-3109411) and CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia (EIN: 90-0619374) are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, donations to which are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The official registration and financial information of CultureTrust and CultureWorks may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
FAQ
What is fiscal sponsorship?
Fiscal sponsorship offers an alternative to the complicated processes of starting and managing a nonprofit. It is a formal relationship between a community-based project and our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In this unique structure, each project contributes toward shared nonprofit services, including oversight, staffing, platforms, and tools.
Project leaders are able to maintain their own mission, vision, programming, fundraising, and operations. The fiscal sponsor, in turn, provides essential back office support, as well as the financial, legal, and administrative oversight to ensure 501(c)(3) compliance and support best business practices.
Through fiscal sponsorship, projects are able to optimize their
operations so they can grow and sustain their programming.
Will I receive a tax receipt?
Yes, all contributions are tax deductible and you will receive an
email receipt from FundRazr as soon as you make a donation.
How do I donate to multiple projects?
You will need to go to the sub-campaign of each project you want to
donate to. Please complete the transaction process for each individual project.
What if I can't decide who to donate to?
You may donate to the CultureWorks
Power Fund, which supports our entire portfolio of 90+ projects.
Why do I see the name CultureWorks some places and CultureTrust in others?
Our organization is made up of two business entities.
CultureWorks is our public brand and primary
nonprofit organization. CultureWorks manages
CultureTrust, a separate 501(c)(3) charitable trust
which houses our fiscally sponsored projects. This structure provides
legal and financial protection for our fiscal sponsorship program. All
donations to this campaign will go the CultureTrust
entity (EIN 46-3109411) to directly support our fiscally sponsored projects.
How can I get involved?
CultureWorks hosts regular networking and professional development events, manages an arts-centered coworking space, and provides comprehensive fiscal sponsorship services. Visit cultureworksphila.org to learn more about membership and upcoming events.
