Blue Mountain Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Blue Mountain Foundation is a private foundation in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,500 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$100,500
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $84,500 the year before.
14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84,500 | 40 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $100,500 | 45 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 39 | $89,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Co-County Wellness Services | Educational programs | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General purpose | $5,500 |
| Casa of Berks County | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Hope Rescue Mission | Lighthouse center for women/children | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Horse Rescue | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Penn State Health St Joseph | St joseph downtown campus | $5,000 |
| John Paul II Center | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Mary's Shelter | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Pa | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Hillside SPCA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Literacy Council of Reading Berks | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Olivet Boys & Girls Club | General purpose | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | General purpose - berks chapter | $2,000 |
| Berks Encore | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Hawk Mountain Sanctuary | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Helping Harvest | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learn | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Humane Pennsylvania | General purpose | $2,000 |
| One by One Inc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Opportunity House | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Wyomissing Public Library | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Berks Catholic High School | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Berks Free Medical Clinic | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Berks History Center | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Caron Foundation | Tieman ctr for research | $1,500 |
| Easter Seals | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Friends of Chamber Music of Reading | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Reading Public Library Fdn | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Safe Berks | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General purpose | $1,500 |
| South Mountain YMCA Camps | General purpose | $1,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Western Berks Ambulance | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Wood to Wonderful | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Wyomissing Area Education Fdn | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Centre Park Historic District | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Centre Park Historic District | John slifko tree fund | $1,000 |
| Childrens Home of Reading | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne O Moll
- Thomas Moll
- Jayne R Schaeffer
Questions people ask
Does Blue Mountain Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blue Mountain Foundation give?
$100,500 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Blue Mountain Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne O Moll (President), Thomas Moll (Vice Preside) and Jayne R Schaeffer (Treasurer).
What does Blue Mountain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.