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The Sylvania Foundation is a private trust based in WEST SUNBURY, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is Charles Eugene Waite. It holds total assets of $4.1M. Annual income is reported at $320K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $4.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Maintain habitat for horticultural purposes. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania and Georgia. According to available records, The Sylvania Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $45K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has decreased from $41K in 2020 to $4K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $20K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Pennsylvania and Georgia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$300
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Maintain habitat for horticultural purposes.
Maintain habitat for horticultural purposes. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, GA.
The Sylvania Foundation has distributed a total of $45K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $20K.
Charitable grants are limited to grants supporting the foundation's ongoing mission of promoting wildlife santuaries to be used for educational/recreational platforms.
The Sylvania Foundation is headquartered in WEST SUNBURY, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie M Ference | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $31K | $0 | $31K |
| Donald Rimer | CONSERVATOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kent Shoemaker | CONSERVATOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Douglas Mckinney | CONSERVATOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bernie Elder | CONSERVATOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.1M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$45K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
8
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyIN MEMORY OF WILLIAM DELLICH | Atlanta, GA | $100 | 2020 |
| Brother'S Brother FoundationDONATION TO HELP UKRAINE | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| West Sunbry Volunteer Fire DepartmentFIRE CONTROL | West Sunbury, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| St Faustina ParishDONATION FOR WEST SUNBURY FIRE VICTIMS | Slippery Rock, PA | $250 | 2022 |
| Sisters In ChristDONATION | Leechburg, PA | $200 | 2022 |
| His Kids Christian SchoolHIS KIDS PROGRAM | Butler, PA | $20K | 2020 |
| Glade Run Lake ConservancyDONATION | Valencia, PA | $20K | 2020 |
| Blind Association Of ButlerIN MEMORY OF RAY MEKIS | Butler, PA | $100 | 2020 |