Foundations that fund organizations in Plains, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Plains nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $50K to Plains organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Plains around $5,000. 6 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Plains
- $50K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in PA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Plains organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William G McGowan Charitable Fund | Chicago, IL | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | General operations |
| Sordoni Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Burket-Plack Foundation Inc 0649-01-49 | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General charitable purposes |
| The William Penn Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Joseph B and Virginia H Banks Foundation | Wilkesbarre, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Blackhorse Foundation | Hanover Township, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Benco Family Foundation Fka Cohen Family Charitable Foundation | Pittston, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Tambur Family Foundation | Wilkes Barre, PA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Charitable |
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 Plains, Pennsylvania?
William G McGowan Charitable Fund, Sordoni Family Foundation, Burket-Plack Foundation Inc 0649-01-49, The William Penn Foundation, Joseph B and Virginia H Banks Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Plains 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 Plains. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.