The Hamer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 25-1610780
Foundation Overview
Based in State College Pa, PA, The Hamer Foundation has awarded 246 grants totaling $35,055,400 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Illinois and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $2,100,000, with a median award of $33,697.5.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$35,055,400
Total Assets
$72,377,644
Median Grant (all grants)
$33,697.5
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
90
Median Grant
$30,000
% Median Grant Decline
-31%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 18%
16 of 90 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania
91% 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 State College (53%), Bellefonte (9%), Lewistown (6%).
Funding Trajectory
-9%
Stable funding levels with 9% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (48%). 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 Hamer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Human Services | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Pa Chapter Nature Conservancy | $125,000 | Conshohocken, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming, Easements | 2023 |
| Centre County Youth Service Bureau | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Clearwater Conservancy | $1,060,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming, Easements, Building | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Of Central Pa | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Centre County Farmland Trust | $70,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Housing Transitions Inc | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Western Pa Conservancy | $200,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Schlow Centre Region Library | $45,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $593,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Millbrook Marsh Nature Center | $27,800 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Centre Foundation | $100,000 | State College, PA, US | Centre Gives Match | 2023 |
| Bellefonte Art Museum | $13,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Mt Nittany Conservancy | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of Illinois Fdtn | $420,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Audubon Society Pa | $125,000 | Audubon, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Centre Volunteers In Medicine | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support And Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| We Conservepa | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Centre Safe | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Penn State University | $156,969 | University Park, PA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| State College Food Bank | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Centre County United Way | $125,000 | Pine Grove Mills, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming | 2023 |
| Clearfield County United Way | $30,000 | Clearfield, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Huntingdon County United Way | $30,000 | Huntingdon, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Clinton County United Way | $30,000 | Mill Hall, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Mifflin-juniata United Way | $30,000 | Lewistown, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Centre County Library | $10,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Mid State Literacy Council | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Nittany Mountain Biking Assn | $25,000 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2023 |
| Strawberry Fields | $37,500 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Tides | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Iup Research Institute | $112,500 | Indiana, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Blair County United Way | $30,000 | Duncansville, PA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Discovery Space | $75,000 | State College, PA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Out Of The Cold | $300,000 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2023 |
| Centre County Historical Society | $30,000 | State College, PA, US | Renovations | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy | $500,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Friends Of Via | $50,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Wildlife For Everyone | $211,200 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2023 |
| Pa Parks And Forests Foundation | $60,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Shelter Services | $56,515 | Lewistown, PA, US | Capital Project | 2023 |
| Spring Creek Chapter Trout Unlimite | $25,919 | Centre Hall, PA, US | Stream Maintenance | 2023 |
| The Academy | $114,995 | Lewistown, PA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Interfaith Human Services | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Pa Chapter Nature Conservancy | $125,000 | Conshohocken, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming, Easements | 2023 |
| Centre County Youth Service Bureau | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Clearwater Conservancy | $1,060,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming, Easements, Building | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Of Central Pa | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Centre County Farmland Trust | $70,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Housing Transitions Inc | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Western Pa Conservancy | $200,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Schlow Centre Region Library | $45,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $593,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Millbrook Marsh Nature Center | $27,800 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Centre Foundation | $100,000 | State College, PA, US | Centre Gives Match | 2023 |
| Bellefonte Art Museum | $13,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Mt Nittany Conservancy | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| University Of Illinois Fdtn | $420,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Audubon Society Pa | $125,000 | Audubon, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Centre Volunteers In Medicine | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support And Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| We Conservepa | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Centre Safe | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Penn State University | $156,969 | University Park, PA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| State College Food Bank | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Centre County United Way | $125,000 | Pine Grove Mills, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming | 2023 |
| Clearfield County United Way | $30,000 | Clearfield, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Huntingdon County United Way | $30,000 | Huntingdon, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Clinton County United Way | $30,000 | Mill Hall, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Mifflin-juniata United Way | $30,000 | Lewistown, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Centre County Library | $10,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Mid State Literacy Council | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Nittany Mountain Biking Assn | $25,000 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2023 |
| Strawberry Fields | $37,500 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Tides | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Iup Research Institute | $112,500 | Indiana, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Blair County United Way | $30,000 | Duncansville, PA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Discovery Space | $75,000 | State College, PA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Out Of The Cold | $300,000 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2023 |
| Centre County Historical Society | $30,000 | State College, PA, US | Renovations | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy | $500,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Friends Of Via | $50,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Wildlife For Everyone | $211,200 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2023 |
| Pa Parks And Forests Foundation | $60,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Shelter Services | $56,515 | Lewistown, PA, US | Capital Project | 2023 |
| Spring Creek Chapter Trout Unlimite | $25,919 | Centre Hall, PA, US | Stream Maintenance | 2023 |
| The Academy | $114,995 | Lewistown, PA, US | Programming | 2023 |
| Interfaith Human Services | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Pa Chapter Nature Conservancy | $300,000 | Conshohocken, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming, Easements | 2022 |
| Centre County Youth Service Bureau | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Clearwater Conservancy | $291,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming, Easements | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Of Central Pa | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Centre County Farmland Trust | $70,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Housing Transitions Inc | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Western Pa Conservancy | $523,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Schlow Centre Region Library | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $592,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programming | 2022 |
| Millbrook Marsh Nature Center | $1,600,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Center Foundation | $100,000 | State College, PA, US | Centre Gives Match | 2022 |
| Bellefonte Art Museum | $35,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mt Nittany Conservancy | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois Fdtn | $420,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Programming | 2022 |
| Audubon Society Pa | $125,000 | Audubon, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Centre Volunteers In Medicine | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support And Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| We Conservepa | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Centre Safe | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Penn State University | $839,070 | University Park, PA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| State College Food Bank | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Centre County United Way | $125,000 | Pine Grove Mills, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming | 2022 |
| Clearfield County United Way | $30,000 | Clearfield, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Huntingdon County United Way | $30,000 | Huntingdon, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Clinton County United Way | $30,000 | Mill Hall, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mifflin-juniata United Way | $30,000 | Lewistown, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Centre County Library | $10,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mid State Literacy Council | $49,473 | State College, PA, US | Programming | 2022 |
| Nittany Mountain Biking Assn | $50,000 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2022 |
| Strawberry Fields | $37,500 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Tides | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Iup Research Institute | $112,500 | Indiana, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Merrill Lynn Consrevancy | $310,600 | Lewisburg, PA, US | Land Purchase | 2022 |
| Patton Township | $164,400 | State College, PA, US | Operating Conservation Easement | 2022 |
| Tubmill Trout Club | $60,000 | New Florence, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Partnerships | $100,000 | Lewistown, PA, US | Capital Project | 2022 |
| Interfaith Human Services | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Pa Chapter Nature Conservancy | $300,000 | Conshohocken, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming, Easements | 2022 |
| Centre County Youth Service Bureau | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Clearwater Conservancy | $291,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming, Easements | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Of Central Pa | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Centre County Farmland Trust | $70,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Housing Transitions Inc | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Western Pa Conservancy | $523,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Schlow Centre Region Library | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $592,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programming | 2022 |
| Millbrook Marsh Nature Center | $1,600,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Center Foundation | $100,000 | State College, PA, US | Centre Gives Match | 2022 |
| Bellefonte Art Museum | $35,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mt Nittany Conservancy | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois Fdtn | $420,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Programming | 2022 |
| Audubon Society Pa | $125,000 | Audubon, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Centre Volunteers In Medicine | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support And Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| We Conservepa | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Centre Safe | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Penn State University | $839,070 | University Park, PA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| State College Food Bank | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Centre County United Way | $125,000 | Pine Grove Mills, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming | 2022 |
| Clearfield County United Way | $30,000 | Clearfield, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Huntingdon County United Way | $30,000 | Huntingdon, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Clinton County United Way | $30,000 | Mill Hall, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mifflin-juniata United Way | $30,000 | Lewistown, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Centre County Library | $10,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mid State Literacy Council | $49,473 | State College, PA, US | Programming | 2022 |
| Nittany Mountain Biking Assn | $50,000 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2022 |
| Strawberry Fields | $37,500 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Tides | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Iup Research Institute | $112,500 | Indiana, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Merrill Lynn Consrevancy | $310,600 | Lewisburg, PA, US | Land Purchase | 2022 |
| Patton Township | $164,400 | State College, PA, US | Operating Conservation Easement | 2022 |
| Tubmill Trout Club | $60,000 | New Florence, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Partnerships | $100,000 | Lewistown, PA, US | Capital Project | 2022 |
| Interfaith Human Services | $30,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Pa Chapter Nature Conservancy | $586,000 | Conshohocken, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming, Easements | 2021 |
| Centre County Youth Service Bureau | $30,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Clearwater Conservancy | $529,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming, Easements | 2021 |
| Easter Seals Of Central Pa | $10,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Centre County Farmland Trust | $20,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Housing Transitions Inc | $30,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Western Pa Conservancy | $340,800 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Schlow Centre Region Library | $30,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $592,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programming | 2021 |
| Millbrook Marsh Nature Center | $20,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Center Foundation | $100,000 | State College, PA, US | Centre Gives Match | 2021 |
| Bellefonte Art Museum | $20,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Mt Nittany Conservancy | $10,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Chesappeake Conservancy | $500,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Programming | 2021 |
| University Of Illinois Fdtn | $470,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Programming | 2021 |
| Audubon Society Pa | $125,000 | Audubon, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Centre Volunteers In Medicine | $1,530,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support And Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Pa Land Trust Assn | $30,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Centre Safe | $30,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Penn State University | $427,000 | University Park, PA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| State College Food Bank | $30,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Centre County United Way | $240,000 | Pine Grove Mills, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming | 2021 |
| Clearfield County United Way | $60,000 | Clearfield, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Huntingdon County United Way | $60,000 | Huntingdon, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Clinton County United Way | $60,000 | Mill Hall, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Mifflin-juniata United Way | $60,000 | Lewistown, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Centre County Library | $20,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Mid State Literacy Council | $30,000 | State College, PA, US | Programming | 2021 |
| Discovery Space | $18,150 | State College, PA, US | Programming | 2021 |
| Nittany Mountain Biking Assn | $25,000 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2021 |
| Horses Of Hope | $32,395 | Lock Haven, PA, US | Capital Project | 2021 |
| Strawberry Fields | $37,500 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Tides | $10,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Wildlife For Everyone | $100,000 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2021 |
| Tri-municipal Park Inc | $250,000 | Centre Hall, PA, US | Capital Project | 2021 |
| Centre County Paws | $20,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Central Pa Festival Pof The Arts | $150,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Centre County Historical Society | $50,000 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2021 |
| Centre County Ymca | $5,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Anti-hunger Program | 2021 |
| Interfaith Human Services | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Pa Chapter Nature Conservancy | $2,100,000 | Conshohocken, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming, Easements | 2020 |
| Centre County Youth Service Bureau | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Clearwater Conservancy | $801,667 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming, Easements | 2020 |
| Easter Seals Of Central Pa | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| University Of Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Centre County Farmland Trust | $10,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Housing Transitions Inc | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Western Pa Conservancy | $685,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Schlow Centre Region Library | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $567,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programming | 2020 |
| Millbrook Marsh Nature Center | $10,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Center Foundation | $100,000 | State College, PA, US | Centre Gives Match | 2020 |
| Bellefonte Art Museum | $10,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Mt Nittany Conservancy | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| University Of Illinois Fdtn | $100,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Programming | 2020 |
| Audubon Society Pa | $100,000 | Audubon, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Centre Volunteers In Medicine | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Pa Land Trust Assn | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Centre Safe | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Penn State University | $85,000 | University Park, PA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| State College Food Bank | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Centre County United Way | $125,000 | Pine Grove Mills, PA, US | Operating Support, Programming | 2020 |
| Clearfield County United Way | $30,000 | Clearfield, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Huntingdon County United Way | $30,000 | Huntingdon, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Clinton County United Way | $30,000 | Mill Hall, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Centre Care | $155,316 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Mifflin-juniata United Way | $30,000 | Lewistown, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Centre County Library | $10,000 | Bellefonte, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Mid State Literacy Council | $15,000 | State College, PA, US | Programming | 2020 |
| Discovery Space | $102,480 | State College, PA, US | Programming | 2020 |
| Trout Unlimited | $105,710 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2020 |
| Nittany Mountain Biking Assn | $25,000 | State College, PA, US | Capital Project | 2020 |
| Shelter Services | $40,000 | Lewistown, PA, US | Capital Project | 2020 |
| Horses Of Hope | $65,000 | Lock Haven, PA, US | Capital Project | 2020 |
| Strawberry Fields | $37,500 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Tides | $5,000 | State College, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 25-1610780 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2470 FOX HILL ROAD State College Pa, PA 16803-0000 |
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