Private foundation · EIN 23-6442981 · Hermitage, Pennsylvania

T J Kavanagh Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (September 30) and its median grant is $8,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 54 grants paid, $870K total, median $8,000. 89% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
54
$870K
Median grant
$8,000
Stays in PA
89%
of grants
Deadline
September 30
Assets
$20M

How to apply

Applicants should mail a letter of application and any relevant information to the po box. Contact: Tj Kavanagh Foundation, Po Box 1667, Hermitage, Pa, 7243475215 Deadlines: September 30 Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

54 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kennedy Catholic Family of SchoolsHermitage, PAEducation$125K
Prince of Peace CtrFarrell, PACommunity service$90K
Fh Buhl TrusteesSharon, PACommunity service$70K
Notre Dame ChurchHermitage, PAReligious$60K
St Michael's SchoolGreenville, PAEducation$50K
Buhl Park CorporationSharon, PACommunity service$40K
Hope Ctr for Arts and TechnologySharon, PAEducattion$40K
Slippery Rock UniversitySlippery Rock, PAEducation$30K
Area Community TheaterSharpsville, PACommunity service$25K
John Xxiii HomeHermitage, PACommunity service$25K
The Penn State UniversitySharon, PAEducation$20K
Willow Women's CenterTransfer, PACommunity service$20K
Church of the Beloved DiscipleGrove City, PAReligious$15K
Church of the Good ShepherdWest Middlesex, PAReligious$15K
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic ChurchMercer, PAReligious$15K
Our Lady of Fatima ChurchFarrell, PAReligious$15K
St Bartholomews Roman Catholic ChurchSharpsville, PAReligious$15K
St Eulalia's ChurchCoudersport, PAReligious$15K
St Joseph's ChurchSharon, PAReligious$15K
Catholic Charities Counseling and AdoptionErie, PAReligious$10K
Community Food WarehouseSharon, PACommunity service$10K
Comprehensive Learning CenterWarninster, PAEducation$10K
Scsd Robotics ProgramSharon, PAEducation$10K
The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OHEducation$10K
Diocese of ErieErie, PAReligious$8,000
Hermitage Vol Fire DeptHermitage, PACommunity service$8,000
Joshua's HavenSharon, PACommunity service$8,000
Knights of Columbus ScholarshipCoudersport, PACommunity service$8,000
Meals on WheelsSharon, PACommunity service$7,000
Buhl Community Recreation CtrSharon, PACommunity service$5,000
Childrens Ctr of Mercer CountyHermitage, PACommunity service$5,000
Delaware Valley College of Science and AgricultureDoylestown, PAEducation$5,000
George Jr RepublicGrove City, PACommunity service$5,000
Mercyhurst CollegeErie, PAEducation$5,000
St Pauls HomesGreenville, PACommunity service$5,000
Salvation ArmySharon, PACommunity service$5,000
Sharon Beautification CommitteeSharon, PACommunity service$5,000
Sharon Historical SocietySharon, PACommunity service$5,000
Shenango Valley Children's Transplant FundHermitage, PACommunity service$5,000
University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KYEducation$5,000
Happy Valley Launch BoxState College, PACommunity service$3,500
Coudersport Public LibraryCoudersport, PACommunity service$3,000
Coudersport Vol Fire DeptCoudersport, PACommunity service$3,000
Washington County Jr Football LeagueHagerstown, MDCommunity service$2,500
Museum of Cape MayCape May Court House, NJCommunity service$2,000
Ridgewood at Shenango ValleyHermitage, PACommunity service$2,000
Shenango Valley Community LibrarySharon, PACommunity service$2,000
Strimbu Memorial FundBrookfiled, OHCommunity service$2,000
Obrien Children Memorial FundBrookfield, OHCommunity service$1,200
Custaloga Town Scout ReservationCarlton, PACommunity service$1,000
Fredonia Vol Fire DeptFredonia, PACommunity service$1,000
Shenango Valley ChoraleSharon, PACommunity service$1,000
Shenango Valley River WatchersSharon, PACommunity service$1,000
WaterfireSharon, PACommunity service$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 48 · Ohio 3 · Kentucky 1 · Maryland 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

T J Kavanagh Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1968. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does T J Kavanagh Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applicants should mail a letter of application and any relevant information to the po box. Deadlines: September 30.

How much does T J Kavanagh Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $870K across 54 grants, a median of $8,000.

Where does T J Kavanagh Foundation Inc give?

Pennsylvania (48 grants), Ohio (3 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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