Private foundation · EIN 23-6925368 · Wellsboro, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William and L R Gale Community Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $13K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $350K total, median $13K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: Awards are made only to 501(c)(3) charities and to qualifying high

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$350K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$5.6M

How to apply

No specified format, generally in the form of a letter including 501(c)(3) status Contact: Citizens Northern Bank Attn Edward, 90-92 Main Street, Wellsboro, Pa, 5707240243 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Awards are made only to 501(c)(3) charities and to qualifying high

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

Top 12 of 24 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Galeton Area School DistrictGaleton, PAStem program,gymnasium updateplayground update$30K
West Hill Cemetery AssociationGaleton, PAMajor cemeteryroad repairs$15K
Galeton Public LibraryGaleton, PAInformation resourcesprograms, equipment,and services$15K
Galeton Borough Police DepartmentGaleton, PACommunication equipmentand variousprotection items$9,000
Borough of GaletonGaleton, PARepair band houseand bathrooms$8,000
Allegheny Mountain Little LeagueGaleton, PAConcession stand,ground repairs, newbases, and field$7,500
Galeton Ministerium IncGaleton, PAFunding ofbenevolent servicesto galeton$7,000
Galeton Fireworks CommitteeGaleton, PAFireworks for4th of julycelebration$6,000
Endless Mountain Music FestivalWellsboro, PACherry springsstate parkconcert/event$5,000
Potter County Animal Assistance ProjectCoudersport, PASpray, neuterand emergency med$2,500
Girl Scouts Troop #40024Gaines, PAHandbooksand supplies$1,000
Galeton Rotary ClubGaleton, PAReplace damagedgoal post$1,000

About this foundation

William and L R Gale Community Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Citizens & Northern Bank, tax-exempt since 1989. 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 William and L R Gale Community Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specified format, generally in the form of a letter including 501(c)(3) status Deadlines: NONE.

How much does William and L R Gale Community Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $350K across 24 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does William and L R Gale Community Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (24 grants), per its latest filing.

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