Northwest Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Northwest Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Warren, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 234 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $75,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants234
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $978,650 the year before.
73% 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 | $991,481 | 164 | $16.9 million |
| 2024 | $978,650 | 203 | $17.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 234 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
Northwest Charitable 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.
What Northwest Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 124 | $672,966 |
| New York | 52 | $188,500 |
| Ohio | 21 | $113,292 |
| Indiana | 36 | $99,773 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Fund of Warren County | Benefit the unfortunate/disadvantage | $75,000 |
| Bradford Educational Foundation | Engineering technology building fund | $40,000 |
| Warren General Hospital | Medical service building improvement | $30,000 |
| Buffalo Urban League Inc | Community development | $25,500 |
| Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Human | Columbia building fund | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest | Community thrift and food stores | $25,000 |
| Chautauqua Institution | Quality of life improvement | $20,000 |
| National Veterans Memorial and Muse | Community development | $20,000 |
| Toys for Tots Greater Pittsburgh | Toys for disadvantaged children | $19,000 |
| Belmont Housing Financial Education | Jefferson street project | $18,000 |
| Leadership Buffalo | Youth development | $15,500 |
| Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment G | Economic revitalization | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Seniorlife Foundation | Senior communities assistance | $12,000 |
| African American Wellness Agency | Financial literacy program funding | $10,000 |
| Bradford Ecumenical Home | Facility enhancement funding | $10,000 |
| Bridge Builders Community Foundatio | Golden gala sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Warren Coun | Warren gives match and scholarship | $10,000 |
| Dollar Energy Fund Inc | Assist households in hardship | $10,000 |
| Food Helpers | Emerald event sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Lorain County Health & Dentistry | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| River Valley Regional YMCA | Youth development | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of N Centr | Food bank for the needy | $10,000 |
| Thomas Struthers Trust | Theatre capital campagin | $10,000 |
| United Way of Buffalo & Erie County | Benefit marginalized communities | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Bradford Area Inc | Community improvement | $10,000 |
| Children's Rehabiliation Foundation | Benefit children's hospitals | $10,000 |
| Warren-Forest Economic Opportunity | Ada housing units | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Muncie Indiana Inc | Youth development - capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Best of the Batch Foundation | Financially challenged individuals | $9,700 |
| Good Knights of Lorain County | Buidling funding | $9,300 |
| James V Brown Library | Youth development | $9,000 |
| United Way of Southern Chautauqua C | Community improvement | $8,800 |
| Buffalo Niagara Partnership | Hobnob presenting sponspor | $7,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Wny | Youth development | $7,500 |
| Friendship Table | Meals for the needy | $6,600 |
| Gahanna Residents in Need | Freezer purchase funding | $6,500 |
| Resource Council of Wny Inc | Community development | $6,500 |
| Big 30 Allstar Charities Classic in | Game day jersey sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Kane Area Community Center | Summer and after school meal progam | $6,000 |
| Washington County Habitat for Human | Affordable housing | $5,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis J Torchio
- Tim Fannin
- John P Meegan
- Urich Bowers
- Kristin Federici
- T Kay Eadie
Questions people ask
Does Northwest Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Northwest Charitable Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 234 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Northwest Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis J Torchio (President), Tim Fannin (Director), John P Meegan (Director) and Urich Bowers (Vice Preside) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Northwest Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.