Sha'nini George Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 82-3767047
Foundation Overview
Based in Mercer, PA, Sha'nini George Foundation has awarded 146 grants totaling $532,219 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Ohio and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $75 to $86,600, with a median award of $1,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
24 of 50 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
78% 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 Hermitage (27%), Sharon (27%), Mercer (15%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 175% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (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 Sha'nini George 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buhl Club | $10,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Non Profit Recreation Center | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Paeastern Oh | $150 | Sharon, PA, US | Support Charities And Help Those In Need | 2024 |
| Human Animal Bond | $20,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Animal Research | 2024 |
| Inspiring Minds | $3,000 | Youngstown, OH, US | Assistance With Area Youth | 2024 |
| Make A Wish Greater Pennsylvania | $750 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Grant Wishes For Children | 2024 |
| Mercer Rotary Club | $200 | Mercer, PA, US | Promote Local Charities | 2024 |
| Meszaros Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Community Projects Grants And Scholarships | 2024 |
| Outdoor Immersion | $1,000 | South Heights, PA, US | Outdoor Activities For Veterans | 2024 |
| Sharon Historical Society | $11,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Preserving History Of Sharon, Pa | 2024 |
| W And R Vets | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Helping Veterans | 2024 |
| Skyline Summit Park Recreation | $5,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Supports Local Sports And Fitness | 2024 |
| Mercer County Historical Society | $5,000 | Mercer, PA, US | Preserving History Of Mercer County, Pa | 2024 |
| Buhl Park | $5,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Supports Outdoor Activity For The Public | 2024 |
| O'brien Children Memorial | $5,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Support Children And Elderly | 2024 |
| Jefferson Township Fire Department | $1,000 | Mercer, PA, US | Protect Residents From Fires | 2024 |
| Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council | $200 | Vienna, OH, US | Promote Public Understanding Of The Air Force Reserves | 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Christian Academy | $1,500 | Hermitage, PA, US | Support And Educate Youth About Religion | 2024 |
| Veterans Breakfast Club | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Connect Veterans With Community | 2024 |
| Reynolds Vfw | $1,000 | Greenville, PA, US | Supports Local Community And Helps Veterans | 2024 |
| Strimbu Memorial Fund | $2,000 | Brookfield, OH, US | Supports Local Economic Development | 2024 |
| Maple Lane Farms | $1,500 | Mercer, PA, US | Provide Homemade And Homegrown Products | 2024 |
| Waterfire | $1,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Revitalize The Region And Foster Community | 2024 |
| Jefferson Township Vfw | $750 | Jefferson Township, PA, US | Supports Veterans | 2024 |
| Tamarack Wildlife Center | $500 | Saegertown, PA, US | Fosters Rehabilitiation Of Wildlife | 2024 |
| Borough Of Ellwood City | $1,000 | Ellwood City, PA, US | Govern Ellwood City | 2024 |
| Buhl Club | $10,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Non Profit Recreation Center | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Paeastern Oh | $150 | Sharon, PA, US | Support Charities And Help Those In Need | 2024 |
| Human Animal Bond | $20,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Animal Research | 2024 |
| Inspiring Minds | $3,000 | Youngstown, OH, US | Assistance With Area Youth | 2024 |
| Make A Wish Greater Pennsylvania | $750 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Grant Wishes For Children | 2024 |
| Mercer Rotary Club | $200 | Mercer, PA, US | Promote Local Charities | 2024 |
| Meszaros Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Community Projects Grants And Scholarships | 2024 |
| Outdoor Immersion | $1,000 | South Heights, PA, US | Outdoor Activities For Veterans | 2024 |
| Sharon Historical Society | $11,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Preserving History Of Sharon, Pa | 2024 |
| W And R Vets | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Helping Veterans | 2024 |
| Skyline Summit Park Recreation | $5,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Supports Local Sports And Fitness | 2024 |
| Mercer County Historical Society | $5,000 | Mercer, PA, US | Preserving History Of Mercer County, Pa | 2024 |
| Buhl Park | $5,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Supports Outdoor Activity For The Public | 2024 |
| O'brien Children Memorial | $5,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Support Children And Elderly | 2024 |
| Jefferson Township Fire Department | $1,000 | Mercer, PA, US | Protect Residents From Fires | 2024 |
| Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council | $200 | Vienna, OH, US | Promote Public Understanding Of The Air Force Reserves | 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Christian Academy | $1,500 | Hermitage, PA, US | Support And Educate Youth About Religion | 2024 |
| Veterans Breakfast Club | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Connect Veterans With Community | 2024 |
| Reynolds Vfw | $1,000 | Greenville, PA, US | Supports Local Community And Helps Veterans | 2024 |
| Strimbu Memorial Fund | $2,000 | Brookfield, OH, US | Supports Local Economic Development | 2024 |
| Maple Lane Farms | $1,500 | Mercer, PA, US | Provide Homemade And Homegrown Products | 2024 |
| Waterfire | $1,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Revitalize The Region And Foster Community | 2024 |
| Jefferson Township Vfw | $750 | Jefferson Township, PA, US | Supports Veterans | 2024 |
| Tamarack Wildlife Center | $500 | Saegertown, PA, US | Fosters Rehabilitiation Of Wildlife | 2024 |
| Borough Of Ellwood City | $1,000 | Ellwood City, PA, US | Govern Ellwood City | 2024 |
| Animal Protection League | $86,600 | Hermitage, PA, US | Protection Of Animals | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Paeastern Oh | $9,450 | Sharon, PA, US | Support Charities And Help Those In Need | 2023 |
| Inspiring Minds | $2,000 | Youngstown, OH, US | Assistance With Area Youth | 2023 |
| Meszaros Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Community Projects Grants And Scholarships | 2023 |
| Tails Of Hope | $5,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Veterinarian | 2023 |
| The Strimbu Memorial Fund | $2,000 | Brookfield, OH, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Buhl Club | $45,509 | Sharon, PA, US | Non Profit Recreation Center | 2023 |
| Sharon Historical Society | $10,033 | Sharon, PA, US | Preserving History Of Sharon, Pa | 2023 |
| Veterans Mentor Corps | $5,000 | Twin Falls, ID, US | Providing Mentors For Veterans | 2023 |
| Kennedy Catholic | $5,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Christian Schooling | 2023 |
| Mercer Rotary Club | $100 | Mercer, PA, US | Promote Local Charities | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Greater Pennsylvania | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Grant Wishes For Children | 2023 |
| Quota Club Of Hermitage | $100 | Hermitage, PA, US | Strengthen Communities | 2023 |
| Mercer Wrestling Boosters | $350 | Mercer, PA, US | Support Local Sports | 2023 |
| Outdoor Immersion | $1,000 | South Heights, PA, US | Outdoor Activities For Veterans | 2023 |
| W And R Vets | $2,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Helping Veterans | 2023 |
| Human Animal Bond | $3,500 | Morgantown, WV, US | Animal Research | 2023 |
| Animal Protection League | $5,450 | Hermitage, PA, US | Protection Of Animals | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Paeastern Oh | $3,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Obrien Childrens Memoral Fundinfante & Holiga Memorial Fundfreedom Warriors Charitable Fund | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Christian Academy | $3,500 | Warren, OH, US | Schooling | 2022 |
| Inspiring Minds | $6,200 | Youngstown, OH, US | Assistance With Area Youth | 2022 |
| Meszaros Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Community Projects Grants And Scholarships | 2022 |
| Prince Of Peace | $2,000 | Farrell, PA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Shenango Valley Animal Shelter | $350 | Hermitage, PA, US | Animal Shelter | 2022 |
| Tails Of Hope | $8,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Veterinarian | 2022 |
| The Strimbu Memorial Fund | $1,000 | Brookfield, OH, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Trumbull County Community Foundation | $1,500 | Sharon, PA, US | Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council Support Fund | 2022 |
| Veterans Breakfast Club | $100 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Communities Of Listening Around Veterans And Their Stories | 2022 |
| Waterfire Sharon | $1,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Arts Fund | 2022 |
| Jefferson Twp Fire Department | $1,685 | Mercer, PA, US | Equipment And Gear | 2022 |
| St John Ukranian Orthodox Church | $300 | Sharon, PA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Yarbcc Charitable Fund | $6,000 | North Lima, OH, US | Freedom Warrior Charitable Fund And W And R Vets | 2022 |
| Maple Lane Farm Charitable Foundation | $1,200 | Mercer, PA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Animal Protection League | $5,450 | Hermitage, PA, US | Protection Of Animals | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Paeastern Oh | $3,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Obrien Childrens Memoral Fundinfante & Holiga Memorial Fundfreedom Warriors Charitable Fund | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Christian Academy | $3,500 | Warren, OH, US | Schooling | 2022 |
| Inspiring Minds | $6,200 | Youngstown, OH, US | Assistance With Area Youth | 2022 |
| Meszaros Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Community Projects Grants And Scholarships | 2022 |
| Prince Of Peace | $2,000 | Farrell, PA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Shenango Valley Animal Shelter | $350 | Hermitage, PA, US | Animal Shelter | 2022 |
| Tails Of Hope | $8,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Veterinarian | 2022 |
| The Strimbu Memorial Fund | $1,000 | Brookfield, OH, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Trumbull County Community Foundation | $1,500 | Sharon, PA, US | Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council Support Fund | 2022 |
| Veterans Breakfast Club | $100 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Communities Of Listening Around Veterans And Their Stories | 2022 |
| Waterfire Sharon | $1,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Arts Fund | 2022 |
| Jefferson Twp Fire Department | $1,685 | Mercer, PA, US | Equipment And Gear | 2022 |
| St John Ukranian Orthodox Church | $300 | Sharon, PA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Yarbcc Charitable Fund | $6,000 | North Lima, OH, US | Freedom Warrior Charitable Fund And W And R Vets | 2022 |
| Maple Lane Farm Charitable Foundation | $1,200 | Mercer, PA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Animal Protection League | $5,450 | Hermitage, PA, US | Protection Of Animals | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Paeastern Oh | $3,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Obrien Childrens Memoral Fundinfante & Holiga Memorial Fundfreedom Warriors Charitable Fund | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Christian Academy | $3,500 | Warren, OH, US | Schooling | 2022 |
| Inspiring Minds | $6,200 | Youngstown, OH, US | Assistance With Area Youth | 2022 |
| Meszaros Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Community Projects Grants And Scholarships | 2022 |
| Prince Of Peace | $2,000 | Farrell, PA, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Shenango Valley Animal Shelter | $350 | Hermitage, PA, US | Animal Shelter | 2022 |
| Tails Of Hope | $8,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Veterinarian | 2022 |
| The Strimbu Memorial Fund | $1,000 | Brookfield, OH, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Trumbull County Community Foundation | $1,500 | Sharon, PA, US | Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council Support Fund | 2022 |
| Veterans Breakfast Club | $100 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Communities Of Listening Around Veterans And Their Stories | 2022 |
| Waterfire Sharon | $1,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Arts Fund | 2022 |
| Jefferson Twp Fire Department | $1,685 | Mercer, PA, US | Equipment And Gear | 2022 |
| St John Ukranian Orthodox Church | $300 | Sharon, PA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Yarbcc Charitable Fund | $6,000 | North Lima, OH, US | Freedom Warrior Charitable Fund And W And R Vets | 2022 |
| Maple Lane Farm Charitable Foundation | $1,200 | Mercer, PA, US | General Funds | 2022 |
| Animal Protection League | $1,535 | Hermitage, PA, US | Protection Of Animals | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Paeastern Oh | $6,750 | Sharon, PA, US | Obrien Childrens Memoral Fundinfante & Holiga Memorial Fundfreedom Warriors Charitable Fund | 2021 |
| Inspiring Minds | $5,000 | Youngstown, OH, US | Assistance With Area Youth | 2021 |
| Prince Of Peace | $1,000 | Farrell, PA, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Trumbull County Community Foundation | $1,500 | Sharon, PA, US | Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council Support Fund | 2021 |
| Veterans Breakfast Club | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Communities Of Listening Around Veterans And Their Stories | 2021 |
| Holy Trinity Christian Academy | $1,500 | Warren, OH, US | Schooling | 2021 |
| Mercer Volleyball Boosters | $100 | Mercer, PA, US | Athletics | 2021 |
| Waterfire Sharon | $1,000 | Sharon, PA, US | Arts Fund | 2021 |
| Meszaros Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Community Projects Grants And Scholarships | 2021 |
| Tails Of Hope | $2,500 | Hermitage, PA, US | Veterinarian | 2021 |
| Buhl Park | $1,000 | Hermitage, PA, US | Outdoor Recreation | 2021 |
| The Strimbu Memorial Fund | $1,000 | Brookfield, OH, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Nephcure Kidney International | $500 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | Research For Kidney Disease | 2021 |
| Shenango Valley Animal Shelter | $100 | Hermitage, PA, US | Animal Shelter | 2021 |
| 2nd Chance For Kids Foundation | $3,000 | Winchester, CA, US | Providing For Homeless And Underpriviledged Children | 2021 |
| Community Food Warehouse Of Mercer County | $75 | Sharon, PA, US | Meal Distribution | 2021 |
| Pokorney Family Charitable Foundation | $100 | Sharpsville, PA, US | Donations To 501(c)(3) Organizations | 2021 |
| Animal Protection League | $7,120 | Hermitage, PA, US | Protection Of Animals | 2020 |
| Veterans Breakfast Club | $3,725 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Communities Of Listening Around Veterans And Their Stories | 2020 |
| Inspiring Minds | $5,130 | Youngstown, OH, US | Assistance With Area Youth | 2020 |
| Outdoor Immersion | $1,000 | South Heights, PA, US | Support For Veterans | 2020 |
| Cat Landers | $375 | West Middlesex, PA, US | Animal Welfare | 2020 |
| Hammonds Initiative | $3,115 | Braddock, PA, US | Youth Literacy | 2020 |
| Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | $300 | Harrisville, PA, US | Wildlife Preservation | 2020 |
| Shenango Valley Urban League | $1,350 | Farrell, PA, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Prince Of Peace | $1,547 | Farrell, PA, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Military Community Support Projects | $3,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Veteran Support | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Paeastern Oh | $1,500 | Sharon, PA, US | Obrien Childrens Memoral Fund | 2020 |
| Trumbull County Community Foundation | $500 | Sharon, PA, US | Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council Support Fund | 2020 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | $300 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Schooling | 2020 |
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| EIN | 82-3767047 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 222 LINE RD Mercer, PA 16137-0000 |
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| Trustee | Sharon George |
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