Plethuno Foundation
Accepts applications
Plethuno Foundation is a private foundation in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,740 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $225 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6,740
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$225
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was down from $56,665 the year before.
82% 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 | $37,007 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $56,665 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $6,740 | 14 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lisa M Neal 658 Pine Tree Rd, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 938-7507 |
| What to submit | Letter form containing detailed information regarding purpose of applicant's program and how program adheres to the stated purpose of the foundation |
| Deadlines | Various |
| Restrictions | Awards are exclusively for the support of mission work, evangelism, and community out-reach programs. |
What Plethuno Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,872 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $766 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Vermont | 3 | $328 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $259 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
| Ohio | 1 | $115 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100 |
| California | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Children International | Charitable | $1,872 |
| Individual | Community outreach | $500 |
| Hope House of Cumberland Valley | Charitable | $416 |
| Tithely Church | Charitable | $259 |
| Punxsutawney Rotary Club | Charitable | $250 |
| Frontline | Charitable | $250 |
| Becoming A Seer Recreation Service | Charitable | $200 |
| LS Friends of Hildene | Charitable | $125 |
| Ignite Ministries | Charitable | $115 |
| Choices Pregnancy Center | Community outreach | $100 |
| Individual | Charitable | $100 |
| Go Fund Me | Charitable | $50 |
| Friends of Hildene | Charitable | $3 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa M Neal
Questions people ask
Does Plethuno Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Various.
How much does Plethuno Foundation give?
$6,740 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $225.
Who runs Plethuno Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa M Neal (President).
What does Plethuno Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.