Hoyt Foundation
Accepts applications
Hoyt Foundation is a private foundation in New Castle, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 189 grants; the typical grant was $2,300 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants189
- Typical grant$2,300
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$43.5 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 159 | $34.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 161 | $40.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 189 | $43.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jaimie Kopp P O Box 788, New Castle, PA 16103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (724) 535-1280 |
| What to submit | The foundation has its own scholarship application form which is available upon request from the foundation office. In addition to personal and detailed financial information, an applicant must also provide an invoice from the educational institution, a recent transcript, and a personal written statement. |
| Deadlines | Scholarship deadline is the third friday of august. |
| Restrictions | Lawrence county, Pennsylvania |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hoyt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 187 | $2.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Aboard Ellwood | General support | $400,000 |
| Westminster College | Field house | $300,000 |
| Lawrence County Economic Development Corp (Forward Lawrence) | General support | $200,000 |
| New Castle Playhouse | General support | $101,068 |
| Lark Enterprises Inc | General support | $99,991 |
| Boy Scouts of America Moraine Trails Council | General support | $71,750 |
| Community Foundation of Western Pa & Eastern Ohio | Backpacks | $60,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western Pa & Eastern Ohio | Hoyt sports complex | $50,000 |
| Cray Youth and Family Services | General support | $47,500 |
| Club Hope Foundation Inc | General support | $39,300 |
| Ellwood City Revitalization | General support | $30,000 |
| Highland Presbyterian Church | General support | $29,370 |
| Riv-Ell | General support | $28,000 |
| New Castle Area School District | General support | $26,000 |
| Maple Tree Cancer Alliance | General support | $24,000 |
| American Legion Post 749 | General support | $15,000 |
| American Legion Post 343 | Greenwood cemetery | $15,000 |
| American Legion Post 343 | Parking lot | $15,000 |
| Volant Volunteer Fire Company | General support | $11,618 |
| Westminster College | July 3 celebration | $10,265 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania | General support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania | General support | $10,000 |
| Holy Spirit Parish | General support | $10,000 |
| New Wilmington Presbyterian Church | General support | $7,500 |
| Gussie Walker Community Outreach Organization Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| St Paul's Baptist Church | General support | $7,500 |
| Presbyterian Seniorcare Foundation | General support | $6,500 |
| New Castle Police Department | Shop with a cop | $5,000 |
| Upmc Jameson Foundation | Stethoscopes | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General support | $5,000 |
| City Rescue Mission | General support | $5,000 |
| Wilmington Area School District | General support | $5,000 |
| Lawrence County Economic Development Corp (Forward Lawrence) | Holiday parade | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics | General support | $5,000 |
| Lawrence County Young Guns | General support | $5,000 |
| Americans for the Competitive Enterprise System Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Y Mansell
- Stephen R Sant
- Steven C Warner
- Floyd H McElwain
- Debra A Lynch
- Randy Silverman As of Oct 2025
- Kristin E Swab As of Oct 2025
Questions people ask
Does Hoyt Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarship deadline is the third friday of august..
How much does Hoyt Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 189 grants, with a typical grant of $2,300.
Who runs Hoyt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Y Mansell (President), Stephen R Sant (Director), Steven C Warner (Director) and Floyd H McElwain (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Hoyt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.