Foundations that fund organizations in Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Luzerne nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $3,110 to Luzerne organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Luzerne around $500. 2 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Luzerne
- $3,110
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in PA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Luzerne organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Keelan Family Foundation | Arlington, VT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Program Support |
| Joseph and Erma Paglianite Charitable Foundation | Kingston, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Honesdale National Bank Foundation | Honesdale, PA | 1 | $110 | $110 | Yes | Donation of funds based on volunteer time of employees of h… |
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 Luzerne, Pennsylvania?
The Keelan Family Foundation, Joseph and Erma Paglianite Charitable Foundation, The Honesdale National Bank Foundation reported grants to Luzerne 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 Luzerne. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.