Pottstown Mercury Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pottstown Mercury Foundation is a private foundation in Reading, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $83,525 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $41,762 and the largest $67,525. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$83,525
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$41,762
- Largest grant$67,525
- Assets$50,589
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $79,270 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $90,215 | 2 | $45,973 |
| 2023 | $79,270 | 2 | $57,439 |
| 2024 | $83,525 | 2 | $50,589 |
How to apply
Pottstown Mercury 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 Pottstown Mercury Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $83,525 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Holiday-Christmas-See Attached Footnote | Providing food and toys to indigent and needy | $67,525 |
| Local Food Pantries-See Attached Footnote | General support of food pantry operations in montgomery and chester counties | $16,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy March
- Shelley Meenan
- Patricia Paul
- Cynthia Levan
Questions people ask
Does Pottstown Mercury Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pottstown Mercury Foundation give?
$83,525 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $41,762.
Who runs Pottstown Mercury Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy March (President), Shelley Meenan (Vice President), Patricia Paul (Treasurer) and Cynthia Levan (Financial Secretary).
What does Pottstown Mercury Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and human services.