Mount Airy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mount Airy Foundation is a private foundation in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$220,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $577,500 | 7 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 4 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $220,000 | 5 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Mount Airy 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $220,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wright Center | General operating purpose | $150,000 |
| Pocono Mountains United Way | General operating purpose | $30,000 |
| Fine Arts Discovery Series | General operating purpose | $30,000 |
| Luzerne County Community College Foundation | General operating purpose | $5,000 |
| Pocono Organics Foundation | General operating purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Denaples
Questions people ask
Does Mount Airy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mount Airy Foundation give?
$220,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Mount Airy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa Denaples (Trustee).