Private foundation · EIN 34-6518017 · Erie, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Findley Youth Trust 1

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $157K total, median $9,248.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$157K
Median grant
$9,248
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of Elyria Safety-Service Director's OfficeElyria, OHTo advance charity's$55K
Uh Elyria Medical Center C/O Accounting DepartmentElyria, OHTo advance charity's$37K
Mercy Regional Medical CenterColdwater, OHTo advance charity's$18K
Girl Scouts of Erie Shores C/O Mary Lou Fulfrade 6111 South BroadwaLorain, OHTo advance charity's$9,248
Uh Amherst Health CenterAmherst, OHTo advance charity's$9,248
Elyria Family YWCA C/O Marian KellyElyria, OHTo advance charity's$9,248
Heart of Ohio Boy Scouts of AmericaAshland, OHTo advance charity's$9,248
Mercy Allen HospitalOberlin, OHTo advance charity's$9,248

About this foundation

Findley Youth Trust 1 is a private grantmaking foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Northwest Savings Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Findley Youth Trust 1 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Findley Youth Trust 1 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $157K across 8 grants, a median of $9,248.

Where does Findley Youth Trust 1 give?

Ohio (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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