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Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association

Preselected recipients only Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · EIN 853237944

Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association is a private foundation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,748 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $1,900 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$1,9000$0
2025$23,7483$0

How to apply

Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association funds

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
IndividualMoney used to purchased chairs, desks and other items for local schools.$2,000
Ghana Health ServiceDonated money to purchase medical supplies to help local health clinics.$2,000
Municipal Health Directorate NandomDonated money to purchase medical supplies and provide water for the local community.$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association give?

$23,748 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association?

Its 2025 filing lists Jones Polley (President).

What does Central Pennsylvania Ghanaian Association fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.

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