Private foundation · EIN 83-2654176 · Honesdale, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Honesdale National Bank Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (Applications are accepted year round.) and its median grant is $1,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 129 grants paid, $215K total, median $1,000. 90% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: Awards are generally limited to use in the communities served by the honesdale national bank with a preference toward health and human services, education, culture and community enhancements.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
129
$215K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in PA
90%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications are accepted year round.
Assets
$1.7M

How to apply

Completed grant application with the following information included: 1. Completed w-9 2. Irs verification of 501(c)(3) tax exempt status 3. Financial statement (audited, if available) of the agency/organization 4. Proposed program budget 5. Total agency/organization budget for the current year 6. List of board members and full-time/part-time staff members 7. Description of the organization, includng a statement of its intended focus 8. Description of the program or project for which the grant will be used, including an illustration of how the program will benefit the organziation, those the p… Contact: Charles Curtin, 724 Main Street Po Box 350, Honesdale, Pa, 5702533362, FOUNDATION@HNBBANK.COM Deadlines: Applications are accepted year round. Restrictions: Awards are generally limited to use in the communities served by the honesdale national bank with a preference toward health and human services, education, culture and community enhancements.

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

Top 60 of 129 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wayne County FairHonesdale, PA2025 fair sponsorship$15K
United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne CountiesScranton, PACorporate and campaign pledge$13K
Marley's MissionScranton, PA2025 blue ribbon gala$12K
Brighter Financial Futures Dba Pennsylvania Council on Financial LiteracyWinfield, PA2024-25 prize sponsorship of personal finance susquehanna and wyoming counties$10K
It Takes a VillageDowningtown, PA2025 backpack food program funding$10K
Waymart Borough CouncilSouth Street, PAWayside park playground$10K
Greater Scranton Chamber of CommerceScranton, PA2025 international women's day breakfast & sponsorships$6,350
The Chamber of the Northern PoconosHawley, PA2025 chamber circle & community awards banquet$5,495
Blue Ridge School DistrictNew Milford, PABlue ridge ffa$5,000
Delaware Highlands ConservancyBeach Lake, PAYear 2 of 2 - delaware highlands grant$5,000
Shree Umiya Dham Hindu Culture Center PaSt Berwick, PA2025 donation$5,000
Dorflinger SuydamHonesdale, PA2025 wildflower concert series sponsor$4,250
Honesdale High School FblaHonesdale, PA2025 fbla state conference$4,000
Wayne County Community FoundationHonesdale, PA2025 ben franklin awards dinner & building fund donation$3,625
Habitat for Humanity of Wayne Co Pa IncMillersburg, PADonation of funds based on volunteer time of employees of honesdale national bank$3,286
Lackawanna Pro Bono IncScranton, PAGolf tournament presenting sponsor & gala$3,250
Leadership LackawannaScranton, PACounseling center project and 2025-26 core program sponsorship$3,060
For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite FoundationPlymouth Meeting, PARespites as part of integrative care for cancer patients$3,000
TecbridgeScranton, PATecbridge sponsorships$3,000
Wayne County 4 H & FFA Livestock SaleHonesdale, PA2025 wayne county 4-h livestock sale$2,785
Countryside ConservancyLA Plume, PAAnnual auction and sponorship$2,705
Lackawanna River Conservation AssociationScranton, PA2025 sponsorship$2,625
Wayne County YMCAHonesdale, PA2025 golf tournament$2,575
North Pocono Public LibraryMoscow, PAGala and capital campaign$2,520
Bethany Childrens House Montessori Pre SchoolHonesdale, PABch summer program & academic enrichment$2,500
Harford Agricultural SocietyNew Milford, PA2025 harford fair 4h and youth livestock sponsor$2,500
Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation IncLake Ariel, PAAccessibility-focused website revitalization$2,500
Scranton Area Foundation Co Nepa GivesScranton, PACorporate sponsorship$2,500
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA2025 50th anniversary luncheon donation$2,500
WedcoHonesdale, PA2025 annual dinner - gold sponsorship$2,500
The Wayne Memorial Health FoundationHonesdale, PAMemorial golf tournament sponsor and sporting clays invitational$2,380
Victims Intervention ProgramHonesdale, PAVip golf tournament-honesdale country club$2,334
Susquehanna County Historical SocietyMontrose, PABlueberry festival children's used books booth sponsor$2,265
Wayne Pike Building Industry AssosciationHawley, PA2025 logo & link display on wpbia home page and sponsor$2,050
Wayne County Public LibraryHonesdale, PA2025 martini sponsor - cocktails for a cause$2,005
Family Service Association of Northeastern PaWilkesbarre, PAPa 211 help line program$2,000
Settlers Cares Foundation and HospitalityHawley, PA2025 settlers care silver sponsor and 2025 wally wine fest - sauvignon blan sponsorship$2,000
Wallenpaupack Free Methodist ChurchLakeville, PADonation of funds on corporate match of honesdale national bank employee contributions$2,000
Wayne Memorial Hospital AuxiliaryHonesdale, PA2025 secret garden gala - peony & orchid sponsorship$2,000
Queen of Angels ParishJessup, PADonation of funds based on volunteer time of employees of honesdale national bank$1,806
Cold Spring Chapel and Community KitchenMount Pleasant, PADonation of funds on corporate match of honesdale national bank employee contributions$1,590
Maternal and Family Health ServicesHazleton, PAA legacy of love - mother's day fundraiser$1,500
The Anthony J Rinaldi Jr FoundationScranton, PA2025 15th annual christmas classic bronze$1,500
VFW Hogencamp-Sc Hupper Post 531Honesdale, PAMemorial day parade$1,500
Honesdale RotaryHonesdale, PA2025 beer and wine fest music stage sponsor$1,290
Angel AllianceLake Ariel, PAGolf outing sponsorship$1,250
Blue Ridge Little LeagueTigerville, SCBrll sponsorship$1,250
The Greater Hazelton Chamber of CommerceHazleton, PA2025 membership dues$1,200
The Gathering PlaceClarks Summit, PA2025 corporate gift$1,170
Children's Advocacy CenterMoses Lake, WA2025 pinwheel soiree silver sponsorship$1,095
Central United Methodist ChurchMeridian, MSCorporate match donation barbara varcoe cumc$1,065
FIRST Presbyterian Church of HawleyHawley, PAAnnual giving$1,060
United Way of Greater HazeltonHazleton, PADonation of funds based on volunteer time of employees of honesdale national bank$1,060
Integrative Mind and Body ServicesScranton, PACash donation$1,000
Nepa Alliance Business Finance CorporationPittston, PA2025 bronze sponsorship$1,000
New Milford Rotary ClubNew Milford, CTEmergency backup generators for pharmaceuticals$1,000
North Pocono Cultural SocietyMoscow, PAPremier sponsor$1,000
North Pocono Youth Wrestling ClubMoscow, PAWrestling room$1,000
St EulaliaCoudersport, PA2025 5k race sponsor$1,000
Susan G KomenDallas, TXBold gold 5k run/walk for the cure$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 116 · Virginia 1 · South Carolina 1 · Washington 1 · Mississippi 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Honesdale National Bank Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Charles Curtin, 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 Honesdale National Bank Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Completed grant application with the following information included: 1. Completed w-9 2. Irs verification of 501(c)(3) tax exempt status 3. Deadlines: Applications are accepted year round..

How much does Honesdale National Bank Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $215K across 129 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Honesdale National Bank Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (116 grants), Virginia (1 grants), South Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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