TMF has been chosen as one of 3 finalists to share our work as an idea that deserves to scale, grow, and serve more people. Read more in the Philly Citizen.
Jill Fink, TMF’s Executive Director, was honored by the Philadelphia Citizen’s annual Rad Awards as Philadelphia’s Non-profit Leader of the Year.
The Merchants Fund shared our work to bring our investments in alignment with our work, including investing in Philadelphia with the Philadelphia Citizen.
6ABC went with Jill Fink, TMF Executive Director, to visit businesses affected by the Northeast plane crash, and share how the TMF / Commerce Department Emergency Grants helped them.
Jill Fink, TMF’s Executive Director, wrote an Op-Ed for The Philadelphia Inquirer on the importance of shopping local this holiday season and always.
On our 167th anniversary, The Inquirer profiled The Merchants Fund and highlighted our long history, those we’ve served, and the work ahead. Read the full article: The Merchants Fund has been a godsend to the smallest of businesses during the pandemic
Mark Abrams checks in with TMF about grants for businesses impacted by the civil unrest.
On April 22, 2020 Mark Abrams of KYW news interviewed our Executive Director about how The Merchants Fund is supporting small businesses during the pandemic.
On November, 10 2016, Finanta honored TMF with a local event convening grantees, TMF staff and board, Finanta staff, and local community partners. Twenty-six clients were awarded just over $246,000 in grants with the integral help of Finanta’s resources and relationships with small business owners in the area.