Ernest L & Mildred Roberts Sweet Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 22-6408974
Foundation Overview
Based in Wellsboro, PA, Ernest L & Mildred Roberts Sweet Foundation has awarded 143 grants totaling $1,322,645 to organizations in Pennsylvania. Individual grants range from $500 to $60,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 15 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
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 Wellsboro (95%), Elkland (1%), Mansfield (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 31% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (68%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ernest L & Mildred Roberts Sweet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deane Center For The Performing Arts Inc | $17,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Childrens Program,various Repairsand Building Needs | 2024 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | $5,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Education Andcultural Outreach | 2024 |
| Hamilton Gibson Productions | $2,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | General Supportof Programs | 2024 |
| Heart Of Tioga | $2,058 | Mansfield, PA, US | Pregnancy Andparenting Classes | 2024 |
| Northern Pa Regional College | $2,325 | Warren, PA, US | Culinary Bootcampprogram | 2024 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Choral Scholarshipprogram | 2024 |
| The Learning Tree Of Wellsboro | $4,825 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Tuition, Playground Safetyequipment, Classroom Supplies,training And Development | 2024 |
| Tioga County Agricultural Association Inc | $7,100 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Electrical Repairsimprovements Adjacentto Racetrack | 2024 |
| Tioga County Homeless Initiative | $12,500 | Mansfield, PA, US | Construction Adsfor New Facility | 2024 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | $4,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Playgrounddamage | 2024 |
| Wellsboro Cemetery Company | $7,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Chapel Repair | 2024 |
| Wellsboro Community Concert Association | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Concert Series | 2024 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $9,208 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Wasd Competitions,park Surveillance & Elmtree Maintenance | 2024 |
| Wellsboro Glass Historical Association | $2,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Relocate A Ribbonmachine To Thetrail Head | 2024 |
| Wellsboro Teen Center Inc | $4,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Furniture, Sealasphalt, And Buildingand Vehicle Repairs | 2024 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $11,447 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Wasd Competitions,park Surveillance & Elmtree Maintenance | 2023 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | $2,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Enhancingeducational Andcultural Outreach | 2023 |
| Wellsboro Community Concert Assoc | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Assistance Withupcoming Seasoncosts | 2023 |
| Wellsboro Shared Homes Inc | $4,654 | Wellsboro, PA, US | 2 Annunciators | 2023 |
| Deane Center For The Performing Arts Inc | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Outdoor Summerconcert Series | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Wellsboro | $54,800 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Elevatorinstallation | 2023 |
| Laurel Mountain K9 Search & Rescue | $1,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Canine Training | 2023 |
| Tioga County Partnership For Community Health | $37,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Capitalimprovements | 2023 |
| Tioga County Cat Project | $2,000 | Elkland, PA, US | Overpopulationof Cats Prevention | 2023 |
| The Green Free Library | $5,145 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Wwii Memorial | 2023 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $11,447 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Wasd Competitions,park Surveillance & Elmtree Maintenance | 2023 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | $2,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Enhancingeducational Andcultural Outreach | 2023 |
| Wellsboro Community Concert Assoc | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Assistance Withupcoming Seasoncosts | 2023 |
| Wellsboro Shared Homes Inc | $4,654 | Wellsboro, PA, US | 2 Annunciators | 2023 |
| Deane Center For The Performing Arts Inc | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Outdoor Summerconcert Series | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Wellsboro | $54,800 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Elevatorinstallation | 2023 |
| Laurel Mountain K9 Search & Rescue | $1,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Canine Training | 2023 |
| Tioga County Partnership For Community Health | $37,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Capitalimprovements | 2023 |
| Tioga County Cat Project | $2,000 | Elkland, PA, US | Overpopulationof Cats Prevention | 2023 |
| The Green Free Library | $5,145 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Wwii Memorial | 2023 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $18,580 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Wasd Odyssey Ofthe Mind & Elmtree Maintenance | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Teen Center Inc | $5,840 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Funding Ofpropertyenhancements | 2022 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | $2,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | 2022 Festivalseason | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Community Concert Assoc | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Assistance Withupcoming Seasoncosts | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Shared Homes Inc | $23,200 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Relacement Ofroof | 2022 |
| Deane Center For The Performing Arts Inc | $10,250 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Celia Finestonememorial Park | 2022 |
| Tioga County Homeless Initiative | $42,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Homeless Shelterproject | 2022 |
| Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center | $785 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Replace Smokealarms | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Glass Historical Assoc | $1,250 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Catalog And Documentartifacts | 2022 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $2,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Furtherprograms | 2022 |
| His Thousand Hills Ministries | $10,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Capitalimprovements | 2022 |
| The Learning Tree Of Wellsboro | $6,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Capitalimprovements | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $18,580 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Wasd Odyssey Ofthe Mind & Elmtree Maintenance | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Teen Center Inc | $5,840 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Funding Ofpropertyenhancements | 2022 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | $2,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | 2022 Festivalseason | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Community Concert Assoc | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Assistance Withupcoming Seasoncosts | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Shared Homes Inc | $23,200 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Relacement Ofroof | 2022 |
| Deane Center For The Performing Arts Inc | $10,250 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Celia Finestonememorial Park | 2022 |
| Tioga County Homeless Initiative | $42,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Homeless Shelterproject | 2022 |
| Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center | $785 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Replace Smokealarms | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Glass Historical Assoc | $1,250 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Catalog And Documentartifacts | 2022 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $2,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Furtherprograms | 2022 |
| His Thousand Hills Ministries | $10,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Capitalimprovements | 2022 |
| The Learning Tree Of Wellsboro | $6,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Capitalimprovements | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $18,580 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Wasd Odyssey Ofthe Mind & Elmtree Maintenance | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Teen Center Inc | $5,840 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Funding Ofpropertyenhancements | 2022 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | $2,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | 2022 Festivalseason | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Community Concert Assoc | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Assistance Withupcoming Seasoncosts | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Shared Homes Inc | $23,200 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Relacement Ofroof | 2022 |
| Deane Center For The Performing Arts Inc | $10,250 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Celia Finestonememorial Park | 2022 |
| Tioga County Homeless Initiative | $42,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Homeless Shelterproject | 2022 |
| Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center | $785 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Replace Smokealarms | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Glass Historical Assoc | $1,250 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Catalog And Documentartifacts | 2022 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | $2,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Furtherprograms | 2022 |
| His Thousand Hills Ministries | $10,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Capitalimprovements | 2022 |
| The Learning Tree Of Wellsboro | $6,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Capitalimprovements | 2022 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $5,400 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Maintenance Ofhistoric Elm Treein Front Of Courthouse | 2021 |
| Wellsboro Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization | $20,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Wasd Elementaryplayground Project | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Wellsboro | $1,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Diapers Fordarlings Program | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Wellsboro | $60,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Repairs To Railingsstained Glassand New Elevator | 2021 |
| Wellsboro Teen Center Inc | $600 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Funding Ofpropertyenhancements | 2021 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | $2,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | 2021 Festivalseason | 2021 |
| Wellsboro Community Concert Assoc | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Assistance Withupcoming Seasoncosts | 2021 |
| Wellsboro Shared Homes Inc | $4,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Relacement Ofstairs | 2021 |
| Deane Center For The Performing Arts Inc | $2,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Celia Finestonememorial Park | 2021 |
| Tioga County 4-h | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Wasd Programs | 2021 |
| Tioga County Agricultural Association Inc | $12,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Handicappedwalkway | 2021 |
| Tioga County Homeless Initiative | $12,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Homeless Shelterproject | 2021 |
| Tioga County Partnership For Community Health | $12,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Marsh Creekgreenway Extension | 2021 |
| Wellsboro Area Education Foundation | $1,875 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Student Councilregional Conference | 2021 |
| Wellsboro Area Little League | $1,600 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Picnic Table Kits | 2021 |
| Wellsboro Area Education Foundation | $3,542 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Student Houseproject | 2021 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $5,885 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Maintenance Ofhistoric Elm Treein Front Of Courthouse | 2020 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Emergency Fundingdue To Pandemic | 2020 |
| Wellsboro Johnston Airport Authority | $10,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | 5th Of 5 Installmentsto Assist With Constructionof New Hangar Building | 2020 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Wellsboro | $15,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Repairs To Railingsstained Glassand New Elevator | 2020 |
| Wellsboro Teen Center Inc | $3,145 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Funding Ofpropertyenhancements | 2020 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | $7,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Assist With Costsassociated Withpavilion And Security | 2020 |
| Wellsboro Community Concert Assoc | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Assistance Withupcoming Seasoncosts | 2020 |
| Wellsboro Montessori Children's Center | $19,458 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Fund Costs Ofnew Day Carebuilding Project | 2020 |
| Wellsboro Elementary Pto | $7,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Wasd Elementarymusic Program | 2020 |
| His Thousand Hills Ministries | $11,843 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Assist With Propertyenchancement Costs | 2020 |
| Wellsboro Shared Home Inc | $4,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Replacement Of Boiler | 2020 |
| Borough Of Wellsboro | $25,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Woodland Parkproject | 2020 |
| I'mpact Protecting Against Childhood Trauma | $1,809 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Data Tracking Software | 2020 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Maintenance Ofhistoric Elm Treein Front Of Courthouse | 2018 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $8,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | 4th Of 5 Installmentsto Replace Gas Lightsthroughout Wellsboro | 2018 |
| Wellsboro Johnston Airport Authority | $10,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | 3rd Of 5 Installmentsto Assist With Constructionof New Hangar Building | 2018 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | $2,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Educational Andcultural Outreach | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Twin Tiers | $2,500 | Towanda, PA, US | 1st Of 2 Installmentsto Make And Maintainbuddy Marches In Tioga County | 2018 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Wellsboro | $50,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | To Assist Withfees For Organrepair Project | 2018 |
| Wellsboro Riding Club Inc | $2,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | To Assist With Costsassociated With Led Lightpurchase & Installation | 2018 |
| Tioga County Partnership For Community Health | $25,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Marsh Creek Streamrelocation Andrestoration Project | 2018 |
| Wellsboro Teen Center Inc | $5,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | To Assist Withcosts Associatedwith Van Purchase | 2018 |
| Wellsboro Little League | $10,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Grant To Assistwith Support Buildingconstruction Costs | 2018 |
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| Wellsboro Community Concert Assoc | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Artist Fees, Facility Andsound Fees, Publicity Andcosts Of Outreach | 2018 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Historic Elm Treemaintenance Ofin Front Of Courthouse | 2017 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $8,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | To Replace Gas Lights3rd Of 5 Installmentsthroughout Wellsboro | 2017 |
| Wellsboro Johnston Airport Authority | $10,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | To Assist With Construction2nd Of 5 Installmentsof New Hangar Building | 2017 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | $2,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Educational Andcultural Outreach | 2017 |
| Tioga County Critical Incident | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Grant To Assistemergency Responders | 2017 |
| Wellsboro Area Elementary Pto | $2,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Costs Of After Schoolassistance Withstem Program | 2017 |
| Hamilton Gibson Productions | $500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Fees For Robin Hoodgrant To Assist Withperformances | 2017 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Of Christmas Onfund Advertisingmain Street Event | 2017 |
| Deane Center For The Performing Arts Inc | $12,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Warehouse Theatreassistance Withroof Replacement | 2017 |
| Wellsboro Montessori Children's Center | $3,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Certification Costsgrant To Assist Withand Building Repairs | 2017 |
| Wellsboro Area Education Foundation | $5,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | House With High Schoolassist With Funding To Buildconstruction Students | 2017 |
| Wellsboro Area Education Foundation | $40,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | For The Wellsboro Area5th Of 5 Installmentsathletic Complex Projects | 2017 |
| Wellsboro Community Concert Assoc | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Sound Fees, Publicity Andartist Fees, Facility Andcosts Of Outreach | 2017 |
| Soldiers Sailors Memorial Hospital | $20,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | For The Wellsboro5th Of 5 Installmentscancer Center | 2017 |
| Borough Of Wellsboro | $7,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | With Boroughfinancial Assistancemanager Transition | 2017 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Historic Elm Treemaintenance Ofin Front Of Courthouse | 2016 |
| Wellsboro Foundation Inc | $8,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Gas Lights Onreplacement Ofborough Boulevards | 2016 |
| Wellsboro Johnston Airport Authority | $10,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Of New Hangarconstructionbuilding | 2016 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | $2,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Programming Forfunding Of Educationallocal Students | 2016 |
| Tioga County Special Olympics | $2,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Costs Of Trackassistance Withand Field Event | 2016 |
| Wellsboro Area School District | $5,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Readingfunding Ofprogram | 2016 |
| Northcentral Pa Conservancy | $1,000 | Williamsport, PA, US | With Landassistancepreservation | 2016 |
| Animal Care Sanctuary | $4,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Cat Quartersfunding Ofproject | 2016 |
| Deane Center For The Performing Arts Inc | $5,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Outdoor Lightingassistance Withproject | 2016 |
| Wellsboro Area School District | $6,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Calculatorfunding Ofpurchases | 2016 |
| Wellsboro Area School District | $6,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Acceleratedfunding Ofreader Program | 2016 |
| Wellsboro Area Education Foundation | $40,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | For The Wellsboro Area4th Of 5 Installmentsathletic Complex Projects | 2016 |
| Wellsboro Community Concert Assoc | $1,500 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Fees To Bringassistance Within Artists | 2016 |
| Soldiers Sailors Memorial Hospital | $20,000 | Wellsboro, PA, US | For The Wellsboro4th Of 5 Installmentscancer Center | 2016 |
| Wellsboro Teen Center Inc | $1,665 | Wellsboro, PA, US | Computers, Printerspurchase Ofand Security Monitors | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 22-6408974 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | C/0 CITIZENS NORTHERN BANK 90-92 MA Wellsboro, PA 16901-0000 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ernest L & Mildred Roberts Sweet Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Amy Wood |
| Pres Of Green Free Library | Hilma Cooper |
| Minister Of 1st Presb Ch Of Wellsboro | Rev Michael Birbeck |
| Wasd Superintendent | Cheryl Sottolano |
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