M J Surgala Tr
Accepts applications
M J Surgala Tr is a private foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $828,850 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$828,850
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$23.1 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $712,711 the year before.
45% 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 | $712,711 | 35 | $19.2 million |
| 2024 | $828,850 | 51 | $23.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Lincoln 5966 Wyndemere Drive, Erie, PA 16505 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 838-4921 |
| What to submit | Contact the trustee for information on submitting applications |
What M J Surgala Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 41 | $748,450 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $21,400 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Educational Society | General funds | $100,000 |
| United Way of Erie County | General funds | $55,000 |
| Erie City Mission | General funds | $50,000 |
| Erie Homes for Children & Adults | General funds | $50,000 |
| Mount St Benedict Monastery | General funds | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General funds | $50,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Church of Girard | General funds | $50,000 |
| Emmaus Ministries | General funds | $30,000 |
| Family Services of NW Pa | General funds | $25,000 |
| Inner City Neighborhood Art House | General funds | $25,000 |
| Innocence Project | General funds | $25,000 |
| Experience Children's Museum | General funds | $20,000 |
| Julia Hospice & Palliative Care | General funds | $20,000 |
| St Joseph Health Foundation | General funds | $20,000 |
| Erie Philharmonic | General funds | $20,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art | General funds | $17,600 |
| Hamot Health Foundation | General funds | $15,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Erie Inc | General funds | $15,000 |
| St Pauls Free Clinic | General funds | $15,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie | General funds | $15,000 |
| Bayfront Maritime Center | General fund | $11,000 |
| Erie Dawn | General funds | $10,000 |
| Erie Playhouse | General funds | $10,000 |
| Mercy Center for Women | General funds | $10,000 |
| Sarah A Reed Children's Center | General funds | $10,000 |
| The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio | General funds | $10,000 |
| The Upper Room of Erie | General funds | $10,000 |
| Flagship Niagara League | General funds | $8,000 |
| WQLN | General funds | $7,000 |
| Hagen History Center | General funds | $5,200 |
| Asbury Woods | General funds | $5,000 |
| Crime Victim Center | General funds | $5,000 |
| Erie Cancer Wellness Center | General funds | $5,000 |
| Erie Downtown Partnership | General funds | $5,000 |
| House of Mercy Erie | General funds | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Erie | General funds | $5,000 |
| Safenet | General funds | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General funds | $5,000 |
| St Martin Center | General funds | $5,000 |
| Erie Arts & Culture | General funds | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Lincoln
Questions people ask
Does M J Surgala Tr accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does M J Surgala Tr give?
$828,850 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs M J Surgala Tr?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Lincoln (Executive Director).
What does M J Surgala Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.