Eureka Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eureka Foundation is a private foundation in Waverly, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $761,300 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $11,400 and the largest $100,000. 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$761,300
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$11,400
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $544,320 the year before.
68% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $544,320 | 23 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $761,300 | 40 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
Eureka 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 Eureka Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 40 | $761,300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne Counties | Dolly parton immagination | $100,000 |
| Chop | Food for kids, dental | $60,000 |
| St Vladimir's Ukrainian Church | Ukraine aide, ultrasound | $50,000 |
| Outreach Center for Community Resources | Women's reentry program, | $50,000 |
| Friendship House | Depaul school nepa | $45,000 |
| Wvia Public Media | Non-profit journalism, | $40,000 |
| Lackawanna County Library System | Library lecture series and | $36,000 |
| Philharmonic Society of Nepa | Education and outreach | $32,000 |
| Waverly Community House | Hvac project | $25,000 |
| Countryside Conservancy | General support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania | General support | $25,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Nursing program | $25,000 |
| United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Camp kelly | $20,000 |
| Cooperage Project | Youth program & farmers | $20,000 |
| Nativitymiguel School of Scranton | Private, tuition free | $20,000 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church | Memorial donation & infant | $18,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Nepa | Kid's campaign, summer | $17,000 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation | Cancer respite for families | $15,000 |
| Scranton Shakespeare Festival | Scranton shakes youth | $12,000 |
| Safety Net | Operating support | $12,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Northeastern Pennsylvania | General support | $10,800 |
| Mom-N-Pa Free Dental Clinic | Dental project | $10,000 |
| Cypress House Bakery | Prisoner re-entry job | $10,000 |
| Abington Heights Civic League Inc | Community chest | $8,000 |
| Scanton Cultural Center | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Individuals Abilities in Motion | Bike buddy adaptive bike | $6,000 |
| Scottish Rite Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| All One Charities | Carbondale summer food | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Abington Community Library | General support | $5,000 |
| WRC Inc Women's Resource Center | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Hunters Sharing the Harvest Inc | Food insecurity | $5,000 |
| Wayne Conty Community Foundation | Home libraries | $5,000 |
| Ballet Theatre of Scranton | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Lackawanna Pro Bono Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Ignatius Volunteers of Nepa | General support | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Books for kids | $5,000 |
| Scranton Preparatory School | Cig-ignatious challenge | $3,000 |
| Allied Services Personal Care Inc | Cancer respite for families | $3,000 |
| Griffin Pond Animal Shelter | No-kill shelter | $3,000 |
| Spring Hills Foundation | Summer camp for kids | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew D Mackie III
- James W Reid
- Kevin E Rogers
Questions people ask
Does Eureka Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eureka Foundation give?
$761,300 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $11,400.
Who runs Eureka Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew D Mackie III (President), James W Reid (Secretary) and Kevin E Rogers (Treasurer).
What does Eureka Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.