Foundations that fund organizations in Curwensville, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Curwensville nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $569K to Curwensville organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Curwensville around $2,207. 4 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Curwensville
- $569K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,207
- Based in PA
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Curwensville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | Ligonier, PA | 1 | $500K | $500K | Yes | To complete 19 state highway road crossings in clarion, for… |
| Marian Garrison Trust Fbo Curwensville Church | Clearfield, PA | 1 | $62K | $62K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Harry W Rowles Charitable Trust | Chambersburg, PA | 1 | $2,207 | $2,207 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Pfundt Foundation | Trevose, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Nbra network |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Curwensville, Pennsylvania?
Richard King Mellon Foundation, Marian Garrison Trust Fbo Curwensville Church, Jpmorgan Chase Foundation, Harry W Rowles Charitable Trust, The Pfizer Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Curwensville organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Curwensville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.