Our History

1980s

NFP was founded in 1983 as a private, 501(c) (3) foundation. 

In 1984, NFP, with support from the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), built the Kathryn Grove Center for Nursing. Many historical nursing documents, research journals and pertinent clinical resources were housed within the building’s Dorothy Novella Library.

NFP hosted annual educational programs for the state’s psychiatric nurses, held its first fundraising art auction, and awarded its initial scholarships.

1990s

NFP was used as a template for other states within the American Nurses Association (ANA). NFP received a $25,000 grant from PennDOT for its Safe Kids Seatbelt campaign. 

2000s

NFP sponsored a nursing research conference in collaboration with a regional hospital system. 

NFP received approval from the IRS to become a supporting organization of PSNA. Under the direction of PSNA’s CEO, a decision was made to rejuvenate NFP by enhancing the organizational structure, revitalizing processes, and promoting donations to support PSNA/NFP’s vision and mission. 

2010s

Focus was placed on the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations’ (PANOs) Standards for Excellence accreditation status.

Through a loving memorial, NFP created the Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship to provide scholarships.

A second scholarship from the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund of the Former Albert Einstein Medical Center Nursing School of Philadelphia.

NFP proudly acquired the Seal of Accreditation for Standards of Excellence from PANO.

NFP successfully hosted its first Black & Gold Gala in 2018.