Foundations that fund organizations in Forest City, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Forest City nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $8,550 to Forest City organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Forest City around $175. 3 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Forest City
- $8,550
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $175
- Based in PA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Forest City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highmark Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | To support school grants and award programs |
| Greg Barnas Firefighter Benefit Fund | Wallington, NJ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Grimm Foundation | Waymart, PA | 3 | $300 | $100 | Yes | Support local church/educ programs; Support local fire company |
| The Honesdale National Bank Foundation | Honesdale, PA | 1 | $175 | $175 | Yes | Membership |
| Sullivan Family Foundation | New Rochelle, NY | 1 | $75 | $75 | Preselected only | Religious |
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 Forest City, Pennsylvania?
Highmark Foundation, Greg Barnas Firefighter Benefit Fund, The Grimm Foundation, The Honesdale National Bank Foundation, Sullivan Family Foundation reported grants to Forest City 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 Forest City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.