The Willary Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-7014785
Foundation Overview
Based in Scranton, PA, The Willary Foundation has awarded 162 grants totaling $4,484,050 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Missouri and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $3,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $25,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
15 of 23 recipients (65%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
90% 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 Scranton (43%), Wilkesbarre (14%), Dunmore (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 11% change over 6 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (52%). 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 The Willary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Dignity Project | $47,500 | Kingston, PA, US | Farm Stands | 2024 |
| Bronx River Art Center | $6,250 | Bronx, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Saint Joseph's Center | $50,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Children's Learning Center | 2024 |
| Everhart Museum Of Natural | $3,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Observation Beehive | 2024 |
| The Blanket Inc | $6,250 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Nativity Miguel School Of Scranton | $25,000 | Dunmore, PA, US | After School Program | 2024 |
| Mycil Center For Independent Living | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Tsc Is Spreading Petals For | 2024 |
| Community Kitchen Pittsburgh | $6,250 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Geisinger Health Foundation | $50,000 | Danville, PA, US | Community Behavioral Health | 2024 |
| Misericordia University | $20,000 | Dallas, PA, US | Summer Undergraduate | 2024 |
| United Neighborhood Centers | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Pine Brook Neighborhood | 2024 |
| United Way Of Wyoming Valley | $20,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Parent Support Line | 2024 |
| Northeastern Pa Educational | $50,000 | Pittston, PA, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Philharmonic Society Of Ne Pa | $30,000 | Wilkes Barre, PA, US | Building Bridges | 2024 |
| Scranton Area Foundation | $35,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Building For The Future | 2024 |
| Catherine Mcauley Center | $26,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Prevention Of Homelessness | 2024 |
| Allied Services Foundation | $25,000 | Clarks Summit, PA, US | Local Access To Advanced | 2024 |
| Northeast Regional Cancer Institute | $30,000 | Scranton, PA, US | Community Based Cancer | 2024 |
| Trust For Public Land | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Scranton Community | 2024 |
| Penn State Philanthropic Fund | $25,000 | University Park, PA, US | Teachers Behavioral | 2024 |
| Keystone Rescue Mission | $6,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | Pathfinders Workforce | 2024 |
| Spring Hills Foundation | $6,490 | N Abington Twp, PA, US | Sensory Scouts | 2024 |
| Historic Jayhawk Theatre Inc | $6,250 | Topeka, KS, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Penn's Northeast Inc | $3,000 | Pittston, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $30,301 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The University Of Scranton | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Waverly Community House | $25,000 | Waverly, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| The Institute | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary | $50,000 | Dalton, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Anthracite Bike Coalition | $16,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Broadway Theatre League | $25,000 | Huntsville, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Dinners For Kids Inc | $40,000 | Edwardsville, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Northeastern Pa Educational | $10,000 | Pittston, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Lackawanna Junior College | $50,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Bay Area Lyme Foundation | $5,690 | Portola Valley, CA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Marywood University | $10,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation | $17,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Together In Dance | $5,690 | Queens, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| For Good Pgh | $5,690 | Braddock, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| King's College | $26,555 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Greater Scranton Ymca | $50,000 | Dunmore, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Scranton Area Foundation | $5,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Women's Resource Center Inc | $25,000 | Traverse City, MO, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Jump Start Cart | $30,000 | York, PA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Scranton Counseling Center | $38,801 | Scranton, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Ann's Passionist Monastery Of | $15,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Spring Hills Foundation | $6,065 | N Abington Twp, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Youth Arts Coalition | $30,000 | Peckville, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Institute For Public Policy & | $25,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Nativity Miguel School Of Scranton | $25,000 | Dunmore, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Women's Resource Center Inc | $25,000 | Traverse City, MO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Black Scranton Project Inc | $40,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Abington Area Joint Rec Board | $25,000 | South Abington Townshi, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Scranton Public Library | $50,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Food Dignity Project | $25,000 | Kingston, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Garden Of Cedar | $40,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Valley In Motion | $20,000 | Mayfield, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Waverly Community House | $25,000 | Waverly, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Dinners For Kids Inc | $40,000 | Edwardsville, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Discovery Multiple Intelligences | $40,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary | $50,000 | Dalton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Anthracite Bike Coalition | $14,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Geisinger Health | $30,000 | Danville, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Scranton Jazz | $30,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Telespond Senior Services Inc | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Neighborhood Centers Nepa | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Way Of Wyoming Valley | $10,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Institute For Public Policy & | $25,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Nativity Miguel School Of Scranton | $25,000 | Dunmore, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Women's Resource Center Inc | $25,000 | Traverse City, MO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Black Scranton Project Inc | $40,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Abington Area Joint Rec Board | $25,000 | South Abington Townshi, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Scranton Public Library | $50,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Food Dignity Project | $25,000 | Kingston, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Garden Of Cedar | $40,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Valley In Motion | $20,000 | Mayfield, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Waverly Community House | $25,000 | Waverly, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Dinners For Kids Inc | $40,000 | Edwardsville, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Discovery Multiple Intelligences | $40,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary | $50,000 | Dalton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Anthracite Bike Coalition | $14,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Geisinger Health | $30,000 | Danville, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Scranton Jazz | $30,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Telespond Senior Services Inc | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Neighborhood Centers Nepa | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Way Of Wyoming Valley | $10,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Institute For Public Policy & | $25,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Nativity Miguel School Of Scranton | $25,000 | Dunmore, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Women's Resource Center Inc | $25,000 | Traverse City, MO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Black Scranton Project Inc | $40,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Abington Area Joint Rec Board | $25,000 | South Abington Townshi, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Scranton Public Library | $50,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Food Dignity Project | $25,000 | Kingston, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Garden Of Cedar | $40,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Valley In Motion | $20,000 | Mayfield, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Waverly Community House | $25,000 | Waverly, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Dinners For Kids Inc | $40,000 | Edwardsville, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Discovery Multiple Intelligences | $40,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary | $50,000 | Dalton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Anthracite Bike Coalition | $14,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Geisinger Health | $30,000 | Danville, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Scranton Jazz | $30,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Telespond Senior Services Inc | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Neighborhood Centers Nepa | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Way Of Wyoming Valley | $10,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Greater Scranton Ymca | $100,000 | Dunmore, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Family Service Association Of Nepa | $50,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Black Scranton Project Inc | $64,283 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Lake Ariel, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Lackawanna Valley Conservancy | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Nepa Inc | $30,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Wilkes University | $25,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Penn State Scranton | $50,000 | Dunmore, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Misericordia University | $36,000 | Dallas, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Keystone College | $45,000 | La Plume, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Kidspeace National Centers | $24,900 | Schnecksville, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Diamond City Partnership | $10,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Maternal & Family Health Svs Inc | $25,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Scranton Lackawanna Human | $50,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| The Jump Start Cart | $25,000 | York, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| The University Of Scranton | $15,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| United Neighborhood Centers | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| United Way Of Wyoming Valley | $20,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Volunteers Of America Of Pa | $30,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Waverly Community House Inc | $21,000 | Waverly, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Lackawanna County Library System | $5,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Scranton Shakespeare Festival | $10,000 | Jefferson Twp, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Broadway Theatre League | $20,000 | Huntsville, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $77,085 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| United Neighborhood Centers | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| United Way Of Wyoming Valley | $15,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth | $12,500 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Family Service Association Of Nepa | $15,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| City Of Scranton | $50,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Scranton Area Foundation | $10,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Nativity Miguel School Of Scranton | $17,000 | Dunmore, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wilkes University Institute For | $10,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Leadership Lackawanna | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Scranton Lackawanna Human | $40,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Employment Opportunity & Training | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Women's Resource Center Inc | $25,000 | Traverse City, MO, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Black Scranton Project Inc | $39,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Abington Area Joint Rec Board | $25,000 | South Abington Townshi, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hospice Of Sacred Heart | $15,000 | Wilkesbarre, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Eotc Works | $75,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Lackawanna Co Library System | $5,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Abington Area Joint Recreation Board | $25,000 | Clarks Summit, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| F W Kirby Center For Performing Arts | $25,000 | Wilkes Barre, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Womens Resource Center | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Great Valley Technology Alliance | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Volunteers Of America | $25,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| United Neighborhood Centers | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Marywoood University | $100,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| University Of Scranton | $17,500 | Scranton, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Greater Carbondale Ymca | $30,000 | Carbondale, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Ne Pa | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Lackawanna Historical Society | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Treatment Court Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Greater Wilkes Barre Growth Partnership | $25,000 | Wilkes Barre, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Scranton Shakespeare Festival | $4,000 | Jefferson Twp, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Nativity Miguel School Of Scranton | $15,000 | Scranton, PA, US | General | 2018 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 23-7014785 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 201 PENN AVENUE Scranton, PA 18503-1958 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Willary Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Board Chair | Joseph C Scranton |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | William W Scranton Iii |
| Secretary | S Caitlin Scranton |
| Trustee | Elizabeth S Valosek |
| Vice Chair | Julien Scranton |
Forms 990-PF
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