Private foundation · EIN 27-6379432 · Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thalenfeld Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (Applications accepted at any time) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $87K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$87K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications accepted at any time
Assets
$2.3M

How to apply

Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter and should contain a specific proposal Contact: The Luzerne Foundation, 34 South River Street, Wilkes Barre, Pa, 5708222065 Deadlines: Applications accepted at any time 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Luzerne FoundationWilkes Barre, PAGeneral support$38K
The Jewish Community AllianceWilkes Barre, PAGeneral support$24K
Allone CharitiesWilkes Barre, PAGeneral support$10K
Temple B'nai B'rithKingston, PAGeneral support$10K
Childrens Service CenterWilkes Barre, PAGeneral support$5,000

About this foundation

Thalenfeld Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Thalenfeld Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter and should contain a specific proposal Deadlines: Applications accepted at any time.

How much does Thalenfeld Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $87K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Thalenfeld Charitable Tr give?

Pennsylvania (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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