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Edward J Kavanagh Foundation

Accepts applications Sharon, Pennsylvania · EIN 237023865

Edward J Kavanagh Foundation is a private foundation in Sharon, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $121,600 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $114,000 the year before.

11% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$114,00012$2.5 million
2024$121,6009$2.6 million

How to apply

ContactEileen Buchanan
770 Wilhelm Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148
Phone or email(724) 456-0354
What to submitREQUEST FOR AN APPLICATION SHOULD BE MADE IN WRITING TO ADDRESS STATED IN 2a.
DeadlinesPreferably by may 1st.
RestrictionsGrants awarded for charitable, religious, or educational activities. No specific limitations.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Edward J Kavanagh Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania9$121,600

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Prince of Peace Center
Farrell, PA
Community service$30,000
Buhl Park Corporation
Shron, PA
Community service$26,600
Joshuas Haven
Sharon, PA
Community service$20,000
Community Library of Shenango Valley
Sharon, PA
Community service$10,000
Hope Cat
Sharon, PA
Community service$10,000
Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools
Hermitage, PA
Education$10,000
Buhl Community Center
Sharon, PA
Community service$5,000
Building of Hope
New Wilmington, PA
Religious$5,000
Willow Womens Center
Transfer, PA
Community service$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Edward J Kavanagh Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Preferably by may 1st..

How much does Edward J Kavanagh Foundation give?

$121,600 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Edward J Kavanagh Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Kavanagh (Trustee), Eileen Buchanan (Trustee), Erin Marchand (Trustee) and Ryen Roberts (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.

What does Edward J Kavanagh Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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