Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational Enhancement Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational Enhancement Foundation is a private foundation in Canton, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $114,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $13,000. 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$114,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$62,924
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $90,325 the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,035 | 10 | $52,864 |
| 2023 | $90,325 | 14 | $58,817 |
| 2024 | $114,000 | 14 | $62,924 |
How to apply
Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational Enhancement 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational Enhancement Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $114,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tioga School District | Vlinc | $13,000 |
| Canton Area School District | Vlinc | $10,000 |
| Northeast Bradford School District | Vlinc | $10,000 |
| Sayre Area School District | Vlinc | $10,000 |
| Towanda Area School District | Vlinc | $10,000 |
| Troy Area School District | Vlinc | $10,000 |
| Wellsboro Area School District | Vlinc | $10,000 |
| Loyalsock Township School District | Vlinc | $7,500 |
| Williamsport Area School District | Vlinc | $7,500 |
| Montoursville Area School District | Vlinc | $7,000 |
| South Williamsport Area School District | Vlinc | $7,000 |
| Northern Tioga School District | Vlinc | $5,000 |
| Muncy School District | Vlinc | $5,000 |
| Athens Area School District | Vlinc | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Gibboney
- Dr Elizabeth Seagraves
- Sara McNett
- Kelly Beck
- Dana Vermilya
- Dr Christina Steinbacher-Reed
Questions people ask
Does Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational Enhancement Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational Enhancement Foundation give?
$114,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational Enhancement Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Gibboney (Executive Director (Until 4/17/25)), Dr Elizabeth Seagraves (Executive Director (Beg. 6/9/25)), Sara McNett (Treasurer) and Kelly Beck (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational Enhancement Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.