Foundations that fund organizations in Dawson, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dawson nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $59K to Dawson organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dawson around $13K. 5 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dawson
- $59K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $13K
- Based in PA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dawson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J W Levergood Fbo Cochran Church | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | General support |
| Scott Foundation Inc | Greensburg, PA | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Rescue equipment |
| Cochran S P G C Mem Met Ch | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Grant for youth sports |
| Harry & Alice Masten Vocational Scholarship Trust | Charleroi, PA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
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 Dawson, Pennsylvania?
J W Levergood Fbo Cochran Church, Scott Foundation Inc, Cochran S P G C Mem Met Ch, Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation, Harry & Alice Masten Vocational Scholarship Trust reported grants to Dawson 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 Dawson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.