Ainsworth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ainsworth Foundation is a private foundation in Saegertown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $400,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$33.2 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 13 | $29.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 17 | $30.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 17 | $33.2 million |
How to apply
Ainsworth Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ainsworth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $924,354 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $245,842 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford Heritage Community Foundation | General fund | $400,000 |
| Apseed Early Childhood Education | General fund | $145,842 |
| Ainsworth Donor Advised Fund | General fund | $118,354 |
| Pretty Lake Vacation Camp | General fund | $100,000 |
| Common Roots | General fund | $90,000 |
| Center for Family Services Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| Center on Halsted | General fund | $50,000 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center | General fund | $50,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| Meadville Community Soup Kitchen | General fund | $50,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Hurricane helene relief | $50,000 |
| The Active Aging Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Wings Flight of Hope | General fund | $50,000 |
| Women's Services Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| Crawford County Mental Health Awareness Program | General fund | $15,000 |
| Deep Well Project | General fund | $10,000 |
| Meadville Public Library | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sean P Lang
- Richard D Moyer
- G Thomas Lang
- Richard A Lang
Questions people ask
Does Ainsworth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ainsworth Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Ainsworth Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sean P Lang (Vice President), Richard D Moyer (Secretary/Treasurer), G Thomas Lang (Director) and Richard A Lang (Director).
What does Ainsworth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and human services.