Private foundation · EIN 25-6082635 · Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Philip M McKenna Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (Provided upon initial contact) and its median grant is $18K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $816K total, median $18K. 47% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: Provided upon initial contact

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$816K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in PA
47%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Provided upon initial contact
Assets
$17M

How to apply

Provided upon initial contact Contact: T William Boxx, Po Box 186, Latrobe, Pa, 7245376900 Deadlines: Provided upon initial contact Restrictions: Provided upon initial contact

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Claremont InstituteClaremont, CAClaremont review of books &$100K
Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy AlternativesHarrisburg, PAGeneral operations$85K
Pacific Research Institute for Public PoSan Francisco, CAHealthcare policy$80K
Intercollegiate Studies InstituteWilmington, DEGeneral operations$60K
Ethics and Public Policy CenterWashington, DCThe constitution, courts$40K
Allegheny Institute for Public PolicyPittsburgh, PAGeneral operations$30K
American Enterpries Institute for Public Policy ResearchWashington, DCSocial, cultural &$30K
Realclear FoundationNorthbrook, ILPennsylvania media program$30K
Hudson InstituteWashington, DCPolitical studies program$25K
Tax FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operations$25K
American Council of Trustees & AlumniWashington, DCGeneral operations$20K
Foundation for Free Enterprise EducationErie, PAStudent programming$20K
Foundation for Individual Rights in EducPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operations$20K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIAlan p kirby, jr center in$20K
Mercatus Center George Mason UniversityArlington, VAGeneral operations$20K
National Association of ScholarsNew York, NYCore programming$20K
Americans for Fair TreatmentHarrisburg, PAGeneral operations$15K
Capital Research CenterWashington, DCGeneral operations$15K
Grove City CollegeGrove City, PAInstitute for faith &$15K
Institute for Humane StudiesArlington, VAFaculty & student$15K
Latrobe Community Revitalization ProgramLatrobe, PADowntown latrobe$15K
Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion ReseHarrisburg, PAGeneral operations$15K
National Taxpayers Union FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operations$15K
The Fairness CenterHarrisburg, PAGeneral operations$15K
Open Discourse CoalitionLewisburg, PAGeneral operations$15K
American Main Street InitiativeWashington, DCGeneral operations$15K
Glsd Parks & Recreation CommissionLatrobe, PACommunity programs,$13K
Ashland University John M Ashbrook CenAshland, OHScholarships for teachers$10K
Junior Achievement of Southwestern PaBridgeville, PAWestmoreland county school$10K
Service Corps of Retired Executives AssoLatrobe, PAGeneral operations and$5,000
The Latrobe FoundationLatrobe, PAGreater latrobe-laurel$2,000
Loyalhanna Watershed AssociationLigonier, PAGeneral operations$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 15 · District of Columbia 8 · California 2 · Delaware 1 · Virginia 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Philip M McKenna Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1967. 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 Philip M McKenna Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Provided upon initial contact Deadlines: Provided upon initial contact.

How much does Philip M McKenna Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $816K across 32 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Philip M McKenna Foundation Inc give?

Pennsylvania (15 grants), District of Columbia (8 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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