Essa Bank & Trust Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8227643
Foundation Overview
Based in Stroudsburg, PA, Essa Bank & Trust Foundation has awarded 285 grants totaling $11,214,472 to organizations in Pennsylvania. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$11,214,472
Total Assets
$4,869,977
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$14,000
% Median Grant Growth
+40%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 63%
15 of 24 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania
100% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Stroudsburg (16%), Allentown (13%), East Stroudsburg (12%).
Funding Trajectory
-11%
Declining funding trend with 11% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Essa Bank & Trust Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Of Monroe County | $15,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| East Stroudburg University Foundation | $8,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Northampton Community College Foundation | $13,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Pocono Family Ymca | $43,141 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $100,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2023 |
| West End Fire Company | $133,333 | Brodheadsville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Developmental Education Services Foundation | $125,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Kiwanis Club Of Stroudsburg Scholarship Foundation | $25,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Pocono Area Transitional Housing Path | $50,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2023 |
| Pocono Pride | $20,000 | Saylorsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Animal Welfare Society Of Monroe | $80,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | $65,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2023 |
| Barrett Township Volunteer Fire Co | $8,000 | Cresco, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2023 |
| Feeding Families Ministry Inc | $20,000 | Newfoundland, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2023 |
| Pocono Services For Families And Children | $15,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2023 |
| Arts Quest | $5,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Child Hunger Outreach Partners | $10,000 | Towanda, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2023 |
| Food Dignity | $5,000 | Forty Fort, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2023 |
| Lehigh Valley Zoo | $2,000 | Schnecksville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Scranton Public Library | $5,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Calv | $7,500 | Nazareth, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2023 |
| Wyoming Valley Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Kingston, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2023 |
| Friends Of Stroud Region Open Space And Recreation Commission | $5,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2023 |
| Knights Of Columbus Council 11935 | $5,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2023 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| East Stroudburg University Foundation | $5,500 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Monroe County Historical Association | $1,000,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Northampton Community College Foundation | $83,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $100,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2022 |
| University Of Scranton | $5,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| West End Fire Company | $133,333 | Brodheadsville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| East Stroudsburg Little League | $10,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Friends Of West End Park & Open Space Commission | $20,000 | Brodheadsville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Monroe County Habitat For Humanity | $20,000 | Tobyhanna, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Rimrock Masonic Center Association | $10,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Burn Prevention Network | $7,500 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc | $5,000 | Easton, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Greater Wyoming Valley Ymca | $5,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| King's College | $10,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| Miller-keystone Blood Center | $15,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| Misericordia University | $10,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Muhlenberg College | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Multiculteral Community Family Services Inc | $10,000 | Upper Darby, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Phoenixville Area Community Services Inc | $5,000 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Pinebrook Family Answers | $8,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| Ripple Commnity Inc | $25,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Brodhead Chapter #289 Trout Unlimited | $5,000 | Tannersville, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Women's Resources Of Monroe County | $20,000 | Delaware Water Gap, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Monroe County | $1,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Pocono Family Ymca | $54,371 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| East Stroudburg University Foundation | $5,500 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Monroe County Historical Association | $1,000,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Northampton Community College Foundation | $83,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $100,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2022 |
| University Of Scranton | $5,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| West End Fire Company | $133,333 | Brodheadsville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| East Stroudsburg Little League | $10,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Friends Of West End Park & Open Space Commission | $20,000 | Brodheadsville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Monroe County Habitat For Humanity | $20,000 | Tobyhanna, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Rimrock Masonic Center Association | $10,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Burn Prevention Network | $7,500 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc | $5,000 | Easton, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Greater Wyoming Valley Ymca | $5,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| King's College | $10,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| Miller-keystone Blood Center | $15,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| Misericordia University | $10,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Muhlenberg College | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Multiculteral Community Family Services Inc | $10,000 | Upper Darby, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Phoenixville Area Community Services Inc | $5,000 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Pinebrook Family Answers | $8,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| Ripple Commnity Inc | $25,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Brodhead Chapter #289 Trout Unlimited | $5,000 | Tannersville, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Women's Resources Of Monroe County | $20,000 | Delaware Water Gap, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Monroe County | $1,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Pocono Family Ymca | $54,371 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| East Stroudburg University Foundation | $5,500 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Monroe County Historical Association | $1,000,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Northampton Community College Foundation | $83,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $100,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2022 |
| University Of Scranton | $5,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| West End Fire Company | $133,333 | Brodheadsville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| East Stroudsburg Little League | $10,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Friends Of West End Park & Open Space Commission | $20,000 | Brodheadsville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Monroe County Habitat For Humanity | $20,000 | Tobyhanna, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Rimrock Masonic Center Association | $10,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Burn Prevention Network | $7,500 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc | $5,000 | Easton, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Greater Wyoming Valley Ymca | $5,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| King's College | $10,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| Miller-keystone Blood Center | $15,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| Misericordia University | $10,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Muhlenberg College | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Multiculteral Community Family Services Inc | $10,000 | Upper Darby, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Phoenixville Area Community Services Inc | $5,000 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Pinebrook Family Answers | $8,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2022 |
| Ripple Commnity Inc | $25,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Brodhead Chapter #289 Trout Unlimited | $5,000 | Tannersville, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Women's Resources Of Monroe County | $20,000 | Delaware Water Gap, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Monroe County | $1,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Pocono Family Ymca | $54,371 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2022 |
| East Stroudburg University Foundation | $9,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation | $10,000 | Schnecksville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Northampton Community College Foundation | $108,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Pocono Mountains Music Fest | $6,750 | Mountainhome, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Pocono Services For Families And Children | $100,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $28,750 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2021 |
| University Of Scranton | $5,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2021 |
| West End Fire Company | $133,333 | Brodheadsville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network | $25,000 | Saylorsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| St Luke's Hospital Monroe Campus | $25,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Alburtis Area Community Center | $5,000 | Alburtis, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2021 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | $20,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2021 |
| Bushkill Township Fire Co | $5,000 | Nazareth, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2021 |
| Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health | $30,000 | Newfoundland, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2021 |
| Equi-libruim Inc | $5,000 | Fehr Rd, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2021 |
| Flint Hill Farms Educational Center | $5,000 | Coopersburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Greater Valley Ymca Eastonphillipsburg | $15,000 | Easton, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Housing Association & Development Corp | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Lv | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Lacawac Santuary Foundation | $5,000 | Lake Ariel, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Lehigh Valley Children's Centers | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| The Lighthouse Inc | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2021 |
| Outreach Center For Community Resources | $5,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2021 |
| The Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of The | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Third Street Alliance For Women & Children | $5,000 | Easton, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Valley Youth House | $10,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Wildlands Conservancy | $5,000 | Emmaus, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Children's Advocacy Center Of Monroe County | $5,400 | Bartonsville, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2021 |
| Girls On The Run | $5,000 | Sciota, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2021 |
| Grow And Give Garden | $5,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Family Promise | $150,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Nepa | $10,300 | Forty Fort, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Monroe County Historical Association | $1,000,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| East Stroudburg University Foundation | $60,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Eastern Monroe Public Library | $33,333 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation | $10,000 | Schnecksville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Northampton Community College Foundation | $108,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Pocono Environmental Education Center | $33,334 | Dingmans Ferry, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Pocono Mountains Music Fest | $6,750 | Mountainhome, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Pocono Services For Families And Children | $100,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $28,750 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2020 |
| University Of Scranton | $5,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2020 |
| Pocono Youth Orchestra | $7,630 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2020 |
| Summit Charter School | $750,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Valor Clinic Foundation | $68,644 | Kunkletown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Pocono Mountains United Way | $20,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Covid-19 Response Fund | 2020 |
| Center For Vision Loss | $12,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| Women's Resources Of Monroe County | $30,634 | Delaware Water Gap, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church | $17,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2018 |
| Suburban Ems | $8,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| Ncc Foundation | $104,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Civic Theatre Of Allentown | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Little Bethel Historical Association | $21,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| The Growing Place | $47,500 | Kresgeville, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Misericordia University | $15,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Devereux | $25,000 | Newfoundland, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| Cedar Crest College | $20,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Allentown Public Library | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| Blue Valley Rescue Squad | $10,000 | Bangor, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Allentown | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Easton | $10,000 | Easton, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Community Arts Center | $2,500 | Wallingford, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Community Fire Company Of Seisholtzville | $10,000 | Macungie, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| Desales University | $2,500 | Center Valley, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Electric City Trolley | $2,500 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Foundation For Delware County | $5,000 | Media, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| Greater Easton Development Partnership | $2,500 | Easton, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Greater Valley Ymca | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Lv | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| King's College | $5,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Meals On Wheels - Northampton | $30,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Moravian Village Of Bethlehem | $5,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus | $10,000 | Center Valley, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Pinebrook Family Answers | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| Politz Hebrew Academy | $7,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Wyoming Valley Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Kingston, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| University Of Scranton | $5,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Esu Foundation | $60,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Caclv - Second Harvest | $25,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Pocono Mountains Music Festival | $5,000 | Mountainhome, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| Pocono Alliance | $30,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Miller Keystone Blood Center | $40,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| Pocono Environmental Education Center | $33,333 | Dingmans Ferry, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $28,750 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| Barrett Township Historical Society | $5,000 | Cresco, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Wilkes-barre Family Ymca | $20,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Go Collaborative | $10,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Pocono Services For Family | $65,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Eastern Monroe Public Library | $33,332 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church | $50,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvement | 2018 |
| American Legion Post 903 | $8,300 | Tannersville, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2018 |
| Northampton Community College Foundation | $104,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| East Stroudsburg University Foundation | $7,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Salvation Army Of Monroe County | $20,760 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Community Action Committee Of Lehigh Valley | $25,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| The University Of Scranton | $20,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Bradbury-sullivan Lgbt Community Center | $9,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Esu Foundation | $50,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Pocono Services For Families And Children | $65,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $65,000 | Long Pond, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Buck Hill Skytop Music | $5,000 | Mountainhome, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Stroud Area Regional Police Commission Foundation | $50,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| Broadhead Watershed Association | $35,000 | Henryville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $17,985 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| Monroe County Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Tobyhanna, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Bf Morey Elementary School | $7,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| Civic Theatre | $20,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $33,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| Misericordia University | $15,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Cedar Crest College | $20,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Devereux | $25,000 | Newfoundland, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| Greater Pittston Ymca | $10,000 | Pittston, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Wvia | $25,000 | Pittston, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Families At Forty Fort | $7,000 | Forty Fort, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| Lehigh Valley Zoo | $2,000 | Schnecksville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Bushkill Township Fire Company | $10,000 | Nazareth, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| Brandywine Youth Baseball Association | $7,000 | Topton, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Of Scranton | $10,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Campital Equipment | 2017 |
| Northern Valley Ems | $10,000 | Coplay, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| Alburtis Area Community Center | $10,700 | Alburtis, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2017 |
| Community Music School | $8,800 | Trappe, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2017 |
| Meals On Wheels On Nepa | $10,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| The Lighthouse Inc | $22,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| Marywood University | $10,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Foundation For Learning In Tedyffrineasttown | $9,135 | Southeastern, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| Multicultural Community Family Services | $10,000 | Upper Darby, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| North Bangor Fire Company | $1,000 | Bangor, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2017 |
| East Lansdowne Fire Company | $3,000 | East Lansdowne, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2017 |
| Clymer Library | $23,500 | Pocono Pines, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2017 |
| Developmental Education Services Of Mc | $12,400 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| Pocono Township Volunteer Fire Company | $10,000 | Tannersville, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| Integra Home Counseling Inc | $18,098 | Tannersville, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2017 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2017 |
| Pocono Alliance Inc | $30,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Eastburg Community Alliance | $5,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2017 |
| Pocono Area Transitional Housing Inc | $23,262 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2017 |
| Bethlehem Public Library | $20,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Bradbury-sullivan Lgbt Community | $8,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Buck Hill Skytop Music Festival | $5,000 | Mountainhome, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Community Action Committee Of Lehigh Valley | $25,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Developmental Education Services Of Monroe County | $20,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| East Stroudsburg University Foundation | $56,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Moravian College Bethlehem | $10,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Northampton Community College Foundation | $75,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Pbs39 - Wlvt Tv | $50,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Pocono Services For Familieschildren | $101,577 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $20,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| University Of Scranton | $15,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Wilkes Barre Ymca | $12,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Pocono Flute Society | $3,865 | Analomink, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
| Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm | $7,580 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2016 |
| Zion United Church Of Christ | $7,500 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2016 |
| Delaware Water Gap Celebration Of The Arts | $10,000 | Delaware Water Gap, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Friends Of Pleasant Valley Manor | $15,746 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2016 |
| The Garden Of Giving | $12,600 | Saylorsburg, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
| Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company | $13,350 | Reeders, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
| Lacawac Sanctuary & Biological Field Station | $9,055 | Lake Ariel, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
| Monroe County Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
| Youth Association Of Pocono Mountain | $6,342 | Bartonsville, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2016 |
| Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company | $8,267 | Kresgeville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Geisinger Clinic | $10,000 | Danville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley | $37,500 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Lehigh County | $4,950 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
| Lehigh Valley Children's Center | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| The Neighborhood Center | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
| Neighborworks Northeastern Pa | $7,500 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Third Street Alliance For Women & Children | $6,000 | Easton, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
| Valley Youth House | $7,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
| Upper Darby Community Outreach Corporation | $3,750 | Upper Darby, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Good Sheperd Rehabilitation Network | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Camelot For Children | $10,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2016 |
| Lackawanna College | $10,575 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Heritage Valley Partners | $7,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Pittston Memorial Library | $17,600 | Pittston, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| The Hillside School | $3,000 | Macungie, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $65,000 | Long Pond, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Bushkill Emergency Corps | $15,000 | Bushkill, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
| Dwg Cemetary Association | $5,500 | Delaware Water Gap, PA, US | Capital Improvements | 2016 |
| Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network | $75,000 | Brodheadsville, PA, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Pocono Mt Community Challenge Foundation | $4,166 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
| Pocono Youth Orchestra | $3,500 | Stroudsburg, PA, US | Capital Equipment | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Essa Bank & Trust Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-8227643 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX L Stroudsburg, PA 18360-0160 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Essa Bank & Trust Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/director | John E Burrus |
|---|---|
| Vp/treasurer/director | Stephanie A Lefferson |
| Director | Gary Solson |
| Director | Elizabeth B Weekes |
| Director | Lois B Heckman |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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