The Elder Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-7749572
Foundation Overview
Based in Somerset, PA, The Elder Foundation has awarded 150 grants totaling $162,890 to organizations in Pennsylvania and Illinois. Individual grants range from $250 to $12,580, with a median award of $560.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 26 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
96% 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 Pittsburgh (26%), Somerset (25%), Johnstown (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 13% change over 3 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 community projects (45%). 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 Elder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury U Meth Church | $790 | Corisica, PA, US | Promote Religious Programs | 2023 |
| Blind & Vision Rehabilition Service | $790 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $365 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Activities For Children | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Help Fund | $790 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Health Of Children | 2023 |
| Clarion Historical Society | $1,050 | Clarion, PA, US | Preservation Of Historical Sites | 2023 |
| Cook Forest Sawmill | $1,050 | Cooksburg, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2023 |
| Easter Seal Society | $350 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For Disabled Chil | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Johnstown Division | $365 | Johnstown, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2023 |
| Hillcrest United Pres | $790 | Monroeville, PA, US | Promote Religious Programs | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement | $365 | Johnstoen, PA, US | Promote Devlopment In Children | 2023 |
| Laurel Arts | $365 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2023 |
| Learning Lamp | $365 | Johnstown, PA, US | Children Educational Support Service | 2023 |
| Friends Of Camp Soles | $365 | Rockwood, PA, US | Promote Activities For Youth | 2023 |
| Next Step Center | $365 | Somerset, PA, US | Provide Homeless Temporary Shelter | 2023 |
| Pa Elks Home Service | $880 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Medical Research | 2023 |
| Pa Elks Legacy Trust | $880 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Medical Research | 2023 |
| Presbyterian Association | $1,050 | Oakmont, PA, US | Promote The Care Of The Aged | 2023 |
| River City Brass Band | $1,050 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote The Arts Through Music | 2023 |
| Somerset Cty Blind Center | $365 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2023 |
| Strattanville Area Vfd | $520 | Strattanville, PA, US | Promote The Public Good & Safety | 2023 |
| The Emmaus Community | $365 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2023 |
| The Rotary Foundation | $11,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote World Peace | 2023 |
| Wqed | $700 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Educational And Cultural Pro | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $400 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Community Programs | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $260 | Braddock, PA, US | Promote Social Services | 2023 |
| Zip With Us Inc | $365 | Seven Fields, PA, US | Support For Child Cancer Patients | 2023 |
| Ashbury U Meth Church | $900 | Corisica, PA, US | Promote Religious Programs | 2022 |
| Blind & Vision | $900 | Homestead, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $430 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Activities For Children | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Help Fund | $900 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Health Of Children | 2022 |
| Clarion Histroical Society | $1,200 | Clarion, PA, US | Preservation Of Historical Sites | 2022 |
| Cook Forest Sawmill | $1,200 | Cooksburg, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2022 |
| Easter Seal Society | $400 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For Disabled Chil | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Johnstown Division | $430 | Johnstown, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2022 |
| Hillcrest United Pres | $900 | Monroeville, PA, US | Promote Religious Programs | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $430 | Johnstoen, PA, US | Promote Devlopment In Children | 2022 |
| Laurel Arts | $430 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2022 |
| Learning Lamp | $430 | Johnstown, PA, US | Children Educational Support Service | 2022 |
| Mountain Playhouse | $430 | Jennerstown, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2022 |
| Next Step Center | $430 | Somerset, PA, US | Provide Homeless Temporary Shelter | 2022 |
| Pa Elks Home Service | $1,000 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Medical Research | 2022 |
| Pa Elks Legacy Trust | $1,000 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Medical Research | 2022 |
| Presbyterian Association | $1,200 | Oakmont, PA, US | Promote The Care Of The Aged | 2022 |
| River City Brass Band | $1,200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote The Arts Through Music | 2022 |
| Somerset Cty Blind Center | $430 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2022 |
| Strattanville Area Vfd | $600 | Strattanville, PA, US | Promote The Public Good & Safety | 2022 |
| The Emmaus Community | $430 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2022 |
| The Rotary Foundation | $12,580 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote World Peace | 2022 |
| Wqed | $800 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Educational And Cultural Pro | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $450 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Community Programs | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $300 | Braddock, PA, US | Promote Social Services | 2022 |
| Ashbury U Meth Church | $900 | Corisica, PA, US | Promote Religious Programs | 2022 |
| Blind & Vision | $900 | Homestead, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $430 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Activities For Children | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Help Fund | $900 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Health Of Children | 2022 |
| Clarion Histroical Society | $1,200 | Clarion, PA, US | Preservation Of Historical Sites | 2022 |
| Cook Forest Sawmill | $1,200 | Cooksburg, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2022 |
| Easter Seal Society | $400 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For Disabled Chil | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Johnstown Division | $430 | Johnstown, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2022 |
| Hillcrest United Pres | $900 | Monroeville, PA, US | Promote Religious Programs | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $430 | Johnstoen, PA, US | Promote Devlopment In Children | 2022 |
| Laurel Arts | $430 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2022 |
| Learning Lamp | $430 | Johnstown, PA, US | Children Educational Support Service | 2022 |
| Mountain Playhouse | $430 | Jennerstown, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2022 |
| Next Step Center | $430 | Somerset, PA, US | Provide Homeless Temporary Shelter | 2022 |
| Pa Elks Home Service | $1,000 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Medical Research | 2022 |
| Pa Elks Legacy Trust | $1,000 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Medical Research | 2022 |
| Presbyterian Association | $1,200 | Oakmont, PA, US | Promote The Care Of The Aged | 2022 |
| River City Brass Band | $1,200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote The Arts Through Music | 2022 |
| Somerset Cty Blind Center | $430 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2022 |
| Strattanville Area Vfd | $600 | Strattanville, PA, US | Promote The Public Good & Safety | 2022 |
| The Emmaus Community | $430 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2022 |
| The Rotary Foundation | $12,580 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote World Peace | 2022 |
| Wqed | $800 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Educational And Cultural Pro | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $450 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Community Programs | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $300 | Braddock, PA, US | Promote Social Services | 2022 |
| Ashbury U Meth Church | $900 | Corisica, PA, US | Promote Religious Programs | 2022 |
| Blind & Vision | $900 | Homestead, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $430 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Activities For Children | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Help Fund | $900 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Health Of Children | 2022 |
| Clarion Histroical Society | $1,200 | Clarion, PA, US | Preservation Of Historical Sites | 2022 |
| Cook Forest Sawmill | $1,200 | Cooksburg, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2022 |
| Easter Seal Society | $400 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For Disabled Chil | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Johnstown Division | $430 | Johnstown, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2022 |
| Hillcrest United Pres | $900 | Monroeville, PA, US | Promote Religious Programs | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $430 | Johnstoen, PA, US | Promote Devlopment In Children | 2022 |
| Laurel Arts | $430 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2022 |
| Learning Lamp | $430 | Johnstown, PA, US | Children Educational Support Service | 2022 |
| Mountain Playhouse | $430 | Jennerstown, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2022 |
| Next Step Center | $430 | Somerset, PA, US | Provide Homeless Temporary Shelter | 2022 |
| Pa Elks Home Service | $1,000 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Medical Research | 2022 |
| Pa Elks Legacy Trust | $1,000 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Medical Research | 2022 |
| Presbyterian Association | $1,200 | Oakmont, PA, US | Promote The Care Of The Aged | 2022 |
| River City Brass Band | $1,200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote The Arts Through Music | 2022 |
| Somerset Cty Blind Center | $430 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2022 |
| Strattanville Area Vfd | $600 | Strattanville, PA, US | Promote The Public Good & Safety | 2022 |
| The Emmaus Community | $430 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2022 |
| The Rotary Foundation | $12,580 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote World Peace | 2022 |
| Wqed | $800 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Educational And Cultural Pro | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $450 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Community Programs | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $300 | Braddock, PA, US | Promote Social Services | 2022 |
| Ashbury U Meth Church | $800 | Corisica, PA, US | Promote Religious Programs | 2021 |
| Blind & Vision | $800 | Homestead, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $380 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Activities For Children | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Help Fund | $800 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Health Of Children | 2021 |
| Clarion Histroical Society | $1,000 | Clarion, PA, US | Preservation Of Historical Sites | 2021 |
| Cook Forest Sawmill | $1,000 | Cooksburg, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2021 |
| Easter Seal Society | $300 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For Disabled Chil | 2021 |
| Easter Seals Johnstown Division | $380 | Johnstown, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2021 |
| Hillcrest United Pres | $800 | Monroeville, PA, US | Promote Religious Programs | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement | $380 | Johnstoen, PA, US | Promote Devlopment In Children | 2021 |
| Laurel Arts | $380 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2021 |
| Learning Lamp | $380 | Johnstown, PA, US | Children Educational Support Service | 2021 |
| Mountain Playhouse | $380 | Jennerstown, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2021 |
| Next Step Center | $380 | Somerset, PA, US | Provide Homeless Temporary Shelter | 2021 |
| Pa Elks Home Service | $900 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Medical Research | 2021 |
| Pa Elks Legacy Trust | $900 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Medical Research | 2021 |
| Presbyterian Association | $1,000 | Oakmont, PA, US | Promote The Care Of The Aged | 2021 |
| River City Brass Band | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote The Arts Through Music | 2021 |
| Somerset Cty Blind Center | $380 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2021 |
| Strattanville Area Vfd | $500 | Strattanville, PA, US | Promote The Public Good & Safety | 2021 |
| The Emmaus Community | $380 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2021 |
| The Rotary Foundation | $11,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote World Peace | 2021 |
| Wqed | $700 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Educational And Cultural Pro | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $410 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Community Programs | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $250 | Braddock, PA, US | Promote Social Services | 2021 |
| Ashbury U Meth Church | $680 | Corisica, PA, US | Promote Religious Programs | 2020 |
| Blind & Vision | $680 | Homestead, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $380 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Activities For Children | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital | $680 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Health Of Children | 2020 |
| Clarion Histroical Society | $815 | Clarion, PA, US | Preservation Of Historical Sites | 2020 |
| Cook Forest Sawmill | $860 | Cooksburg, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2020 |
| Easter Seal Society | $275 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For Disabled Chil | 2020 |
| Easter Seals Johnstown Division | $380 | Johnstown, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2020 |
| Hillcrest United Pres | $1,060 | Monroeville, PA, US | Promote Religious Programs | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement | $380 | Johnstoen, PA, US | Promote Devlopment In Children | 2020 |
| Laurel Arts | $380 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2020 |
| Learning Lamp | $380 | Johnstown, PA, US | Children Educational Support Service | 2020 |
| Mountain Playhouse | $380 | Jennerstown, PA, US | Promote The Arts | 2020 |
| Next Step Center | $380 | Somerset, PA, US | Provide Homeless Temporary Shelter | 2020 |
| Pa Elks Home Service | $740 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Medical Research | 2020 |
| Pa Elks Legacy Trust | $740 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Medical Research | 2020 |
| Presbyterian Association | $815 | Oakmont, PA, US | Promote The Care Of The Aged | 2020 |
| River City Brass Band | $815 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote The Arts Through Music | 2020 |
| Somerset Cty Blind Center | $380 | Somerset, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2020 |
| Strattanville Area Vfd | $400 | Strattanville, PA, US | Promote The Public Good & Safety | 2020 |
| The Emmaus Community | $380 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Activities For The Disabled | 2020 |
| The Rotary Foundation | $10,100 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote World Peace | 2020 |
| Wqed | $630 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Educational And Cultural Pro | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $400 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Promote Community Programs | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 23-7749572 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1330 Somerset, PA 15501-0330 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Elder Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Somerset Trust Co |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Georgiann Petrilla |
Forms 990-PF
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