Degenstein Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Degenstein Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $147,100 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $9,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$147,100
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$9,500
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $132,861 the year before.
62% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $129,952 | 34 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $132,861 | 33 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $147,100 | 45 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles and Betty Degenstein Founda 43 South Fifth St, Sunbury, PA 17801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 286-0210 |
| What to submit | Pre-printed form from the foundation |
| Restrictions | Applicant must reside in snyder, union or northumberland county |
What Degenstein Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 44 | $141,100 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sunbury | General operating | $9,500 |
| Snyder County Libraries Inc | General operating | $6,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Milton and Sunbury Citadels | General operating | $6,000 |
| Transitions of Pa | General operating | $6,000 |
| Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Dig Furniture Bank | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lycomingg Learning Group | General operating | $5,000 |
| Shikellamy Little League | General operating | $5,000 |
| Summer Seals Day Camp | General operating | $5,000 |
| Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way | General operating | $5,000 |
| Union County Library System | General operating | $4,500 |
| Family Planning Services of Snyder Union and Northumberland Counties | General operating | $4,000 |
| Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Northumberland County Council for the Arts | General operating | $4,000 |
| Susquehanna Greenway Partnership | General operating | $4,000 |
| Susquehanna River Valley Dental Health Clinic | General operating | $3,600 |
| Central Susquehanna Sight Services Inc | General operating | $3,500 |
| Capital Area Girls on the Run | General operating | $3,000 |
| Leadership Sysquehanna Valley | General operating | $3,000 |
| Line Mountain Area Food Bank | General operating | $3,000 |
| Milton Public Library | General operating | $3,000 |
| Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library | General operating | $3,000 |
| Middleburg Community Projects Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Union County Children and Youth | General | $3,000 |
| Green Dragon Foundation | General operating | $2,900 |
| Brighter Financial Futures DBA DBA Pa Council on Financial Literacy | General operating | $2,500 |
| Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance | General operating | $2,500 |
| Keystone Service Systems | General operating | $2,500 |
| Lewisburg Children's Museum | General operating | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Danville Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Susquehanna Valley Law Enforcement | General operating | $2,500 |
| Walking Free Clubhouse | General operating | $2,500 |
| Rcaa Health Services Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Susquehanna Valley Chorale | General operating | $2,100 |
| Lewisburg Neighborhoods Corporation | General operating | $2,000 |
| Northumberland County Children & Youth Service | General operating | $2,000 |
| Concerned Citizens for Child Care Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| John Kauffman Jr Public Library | General operating | $1,500 |
| Montgomery House Inc | General operating | $1,500 |
| Ralpho Township Public Library Inc | General operating | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Truist Bank
Questions people ask
Does Degenstein Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Degenstein Charitable Foundation give?
$147,100 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Degenstein Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Truist Bank (Trustee).
What does Degenstein Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.