Private foundation · EIN 24-6023579 · Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Harry Plankenhorn Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $347K total, median $5,000. 95% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$347K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in PA
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Central Sight ServiWilliamsport, PAEvents for blind$127K
American Rescue WorkersWilliamsport, PAProgram/project support$56K
Shepherd of the StreetsWilliamsport, PAAnnual contribution$40K
Step IncWilliamsport, PADonation for new vehicle$25K
River Valley YMCAWilliamsport, PAProgram support$20K
Sojourner Truth MinistriesWilliamsport, PAProject/program support$13K
Salvation ArmyWilliamsport, PAProgram support$10K
James V Brown LibraryWilliamsport, PAComputer, books, and building repair$7,915
New Covenant United Church of ChrisWilliamsport, PABuilding repairs$6,990
Dwell Orphan CareWilliamsport, PAProgram support$5,000
Penn College FoundationWilliamsport, PADonation for kitchen equipment$5,000
Susquehanna Valley CASASunbury, PAProgram support$5,000
United Churches of Lycoming CountyWilliamsport, PAProgram support$5,000
Camp SusqueTrout Run, PACamperships for underpriv children$4,000
Firetree PlaceWilliamsport, PACamp scholarships$4,000
River Valley YMCAMuncy, PACamp scholarships$4,000
River Valley YMCAJersey Shore, PACamp scholarships$4,000
Williamsport Area Junior GolfWilliamsport, PACamp scholarships$4,000
Church Women United of Lycoming CoNew York, NYProgram support$1,200

By state: Pennsylvania 18 · New York 1

About this foundation

Harry Plankenhorn Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Andy Gerrity, tax-exempt since 1961. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Harry Plankenhorn Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Harry Plankenhorn Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $347K across 19 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Harry Plankenhorn Foundation Inc give?

Pennsylvania (18 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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