Symmco Foundation
Accepts applications
Symmco Foundation is a private foundation in Indiana, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $156,906 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $24,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$156,906
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,700 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $177,000 | 25 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $140,700 | 29 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $156,906 | 31 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Bean South Park Street, Sykesville, PA 15865 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 894-2461 |
| What to submit | Any legible form - name and address included |
| Deadlines | Anytime |
What Symmco Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $138,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $12,906 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sykesville Public Library | Donation | $24,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $20,000 |
| Various recipients of AED Devices | Donation | $10,406 |
| Penn State DuBois Univ | Donation | $10,000 |
| DuBois Area United Way | Donation | $8,000 |
| SS Cosmas Damian Food Prgm | Donation | $6,500 |
| Slippery Rock University | Donation | $6,000 |
| Penn State University | Donation | $6,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $5,500 |
| Individual | Donation | $5,500 |
| DuBois Area Food Pantry | Donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $4,000 |
| Red Cross DuBois Chapter | Donation | $3,000 |
| Geneva College | Donation | $3,000 |
| St Francis University | Donation | $3,000 |
| Gannon University | Donation | $3,000 |
| University of Findlay | Donation | $3,000 |
| Liberty University | Donation | $3,000 |
| Penn State - New Kensington | Donation | $3,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Donation | $3,000 |
| Duquesne University | Donation | $3,000 |
| Of One Accord Food Bank | Donation | $2,500 |
| DuBois Public Library | Donation | $2,000 |
| Punxsutawney Public Library | Donation | $2,000 |
| Punxsutawney Weather Center | Donation | $1,500 |
| DuBois Free Medical Clinic | Donation | $1,500 |
| All About Grace Foundation | Donation | $1,500 |
| DuBois Area High School Make-A-Wish | Donation | $1,000 |
| Birdies Haven Free Clinic | Donation | $1,000 |
| PCOP Community Meal Fund | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Bean
- Frank Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Symmco Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Anytime.
How much does Symmco Foundation give?
$156,906 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Symmco Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John W Bean (Trustee) and Frank Roberts (Trustee).
What does Symmco Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and human services.