Foundations that fund organizations in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Meyersdale nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $2.0M to Meyersdale organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Meyersdale around $50K. 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 Meyersdale
- $2.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $50K
- Based in PA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Meyersdale organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Amish Helping Hands Inc | Meyersdale, PA | 1 | $1.8M | $1.8M | Preselected only | Program loans for exempt purpose |
| George H Benford Charities | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $101K | $101K | Yes | General support |
| Harvey P Meyers Voluntary Charitable Trust | Somerset, PA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Harvey meyers scholarship |
| Frank S Lucente Foundation | Somerset, PA | 5 | $16K | $3,900 | Preselected only | Promote community programs & safety; Promote literacy through reading; Promote public safety |
| Jenner Twp Church Cemetery Fund | Jennerstown, PA | 1 | $3,403 | $3,403 | Preselected only | To promote agricultural endeavors am |
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 Meyersdale, Pennsylvania?
Somerset Amish Helping Hands Inc, George H Benford Charities, Harvey P Meyers Voluntary Charitable Trust, Frank S Lucente Foundation, Jenner Twp Church Cemetery Fund reported grants to Meyersdale 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 Meyersdale. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.