Foundations that fund organizations in Damascus, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Damascus nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $77K to Damascus organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Damascus around $2,578. 6 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Damascus
- $77K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $2,578
- Based in PA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Damascus organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William E Chatlos Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General purpose |
| Hickory Hill Foundation | Honesdale, PA | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | To provide support for public charitable organization |
| The John & Helen Villaume Foundation | Honesdale, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operations |
| Wendy Riblett-Shelton Charitable Tr Under Wil | Honesdale, PA | 1 | $2,578 | $2,578 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Maple Grove Foundation | Archbald, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Program services |
| Ac & Jc Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $521 | $521 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Tambur Family Foundation | Wilkes Barre, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Grimm Foundation | Waymart, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Financial support-medical expenses |
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 Damascus, Pennsylvania?
William E Chatlos Foundation, Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust, Hickory Hill Foundation, The John & Helen Villaume Foundation, Wendy Riblett-Shelton Charitable Tr Under Wil and 4 others reported grants to Damascus 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 Damascus. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.