Margaret Briggs Foundation
Accepts applications
Margaret Briggs Foundation is a private foundation in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $757,401 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $9,950 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$757,401
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$9,950
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$17.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $786,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $745,680 | 47 | $15.5 million |
| 2024 | $786,000 | 42 | $16.5 million |
| 2025 | $757,401 | 46 | $17.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margaret Briggs Foundation C/O PNC Bank PO Box 937, Scranton, PA 18501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 961-7337 |
| What to submit | No formal application |
What Margaret Briggs Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 44 | $753,401 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Lackawanna Wayne and Pike Counties | Annual campaign & gift of | $125,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Nepa | After school-summer program | $36,500 |
| Women's Resource Center Inc | Food gas gift cards | $35,000 |
| United Neighborhood Centers of Nepa | Project hope & angel's | $30,000 |
| Wvia | Newsday | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Nepa | Physical expansion | $25,000 |
| Neighborworks Northeastern Pennsylvania | Homeownership center | $25,000 |
| Allied Services Foundation | Pediatric vision therapy | $25,000 |
| Scranton Tomorrow | Main street program | $25,000 |
| Valley Youth House | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Johnson College | Dental hygienists program | $25,000 |
| Marywood University | Stars program | $25,000 |
| Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Building renovations | $25,000 |
| Everhart Museum of Natural History | Educational programing | $25,000 |
| Recovery Rises Foundation | Families helping families | $25,000 |
| Cypress Huse at St Lukes | Cypress house bakery | $25,000 |
| Chop Out Hunger | Grant food for needy | $25,000 |
| Congolese Community of Scranton | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Nepa | General support | $20,000 |
| Mom-N-Pa | Dental services | $20,000 |
| Nepa Youth Shelter | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Lackawanna Blind Association | Radio reading service & | $15,000 |
| Providence Pregnancy Center | Casa de maria | $10,000 |
| Greater Scranton YMCA | Early childhood education | $9,901 |
| Catherine McAuley Center | General operating | $7,500 |
| Safetynet | Directors discretionary and | $6,500 |
| St Francis Commons | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Scranton Cultural Center | Youth theatre program | $5,000 |
| Burn Prevention Network | Safe home program | $5,000 |
| Catholic Social Services | Homeless shelter | $5,000 |
| Breadbasket of Nepa Inc | Food for needy | $5,000 |
| Northeastern Childcare Services | General operating | $5,000 |
| Telespond Senior Services Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lackawanna Historical Society | Archive facility | $5,000 |
| Scranton Jazz Festival | Jazz festival summer | $5,000 |
| Ignatian Volunteer Corps Inc | Directors discretionary | $5,000 |
| Scranton Area Foundation Molly Calpin & Meghan Calpin Hughes Fund | Directors discretionary | $4,000 |
| Scranton School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Directors discretionary | $4,000 |
| Scranton Counseling Center | Holiday gifts | $2,500 |
| St Joseph's Center | Mother infant children | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Fleming
- Kevin E Rogers
- John Cosgrove
- William J Calpin Jr
- Bridget Haggerty
Questions people ask
Does Margaret Briggs Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Margaret Briggs Foundation give?
$757,401 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $9,950.
Who runs Margaret Briggs Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Fleming (Treasurer), Kevin E Rogers (President), John Cosgrove (Vice President) and William J Calpin Jr (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Margaret Briggs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and food and hunger.