Foundations that fund organizations in Monessen, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Monessen nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $81K to Monessen organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Monessen around $2,000. 7 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Monessen
- $81K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in PA
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Monessen organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Foundation Inc | Greensburg, PA | 1 | $58K | $58K | Preselected only | Battery operated tools |
| James M Schoonmaker II Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Schoonmaker J & L for Swkly Val Hosp | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Puff Trixie Charitable Pvt Fdn | Detroit, MI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Support of daily operations |
| Robert Miner Family Foundation | Greensburg, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | In memory of the miner family of graham avenue |
| Cnx Foundation | Canonsburg, PA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General purposes |
| Elizabeth Louise Glasgow Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Gateway Charities | Monessen, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General Charitable Purposes |
| Special Needs Advocacy | Lansdowne, PA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Donation to free store in impoverished community |
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 Monessen, Pennsylvania?
Scott Foundation Inc, James M Schoonmaker II Foundation, Schoonmaker J & L for Swkly Val Hosp, Puff Trixie Charitable Pvt Fdn, Robert Miner Family Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Monessen 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 Monessen. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.