Laurel Ridge Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Laurel Ridge Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$28,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,800
- Assets$0
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $42,990 the year before.
54% of its 2025 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 | $36,100 | 10 | $0 |
| 2024 | $42,990 | 16 | $0 |
| 2025 | $28,000 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
Laurel Ridge Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Laurel Ridge Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $28,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ligonier Valley School Dist Foundat | Food2go weekend backpack food | $4,800 |
| Ligonier Valley Police Foundation | Purchase body armor | $3,200 |
| Fort Ligonier | Youth leadership seminar | $2,500 |
| Greensburg Hempfield Area Library | Growing minds initiative | $2,500 |
| Ligonier Valley YMCA | Teen game space furnishings | $2,500 |
| Westmoreland Historical Society | New security system | $2,500 |
| Westmoreland Museum of American Art | Immersive lansdcape exhibition | $2,000 |
| New Florence Community Library | Carpet upgrade | $1,750 |
| Loyalhanna Watershed Assoc Inc | Purchase of materials/equipment | $1,500 |
| Special Olympics Pennsylvania | Support of westmoreland co. Sports | $1,500 |
| Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art | Materials/supplies/scholarships | $1,250 |
| Heroes Never Alone Inc | Rucksack rations food distribution | $1,000 |
| Ligonier Valley Meals on Wheels | Purchase of 3-compartment trays | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jo Ann M Rossi
- Lisa Spitzer
- Gina Kisel
- Dee Gano
Questions people ask
Does Laurel Ridge Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laurel Ridge Foundation Inc give?
$28,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Laurel Ridge Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jo Ann M Rossi (President), Lisa Spitzer (Vice Preside), Gina Kisel (Secretary) and Dee Gano (Treasurer).
What does Laurel Ridge Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and arts and culture.