The Muriel E and Edward C Wachter Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Muriel E and Edward C Wachter Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,655 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $9,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,655
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $99,155 the year before.
28% 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 | $102,650 | 41 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $99,155 | 37 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $100,655 | 40 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Krumpe PO Box 2111, Lower Burrell, PA 15068 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 252-2783 |
What The Muriel E and Edward C Wachter Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $97,750 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $1,655 |
| Vermont | 3 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People's Library of New Kensington & Lower Burrell | General charitable giving | $9,000 |
| Valley Points Family YMCA | General charitable giving | $9,000 |
| Braeburn Community Church | General charitable giving | $6,000 |
| Oakmont Carnegie Library | General charitable giving | $6,000 |
| Plum Community Library | General charitable giving | $6,000 |
| Animal Protectors Animal Shelter | General charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Burtner House | General charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Rachel Carson Homestead Association | General charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army New Kensington Chapter | General charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Allegheny Kiski Valley Heritage Museum | General charitable giving | $4,000 |
| Allegheny Kiski Valley Senior Center | General charitable giving | $4,000 |
| Community Library of Allegheny Valley | General charitable giving | $4,000 |
| Fun & Freedom Youth Sports | General charitable giving | $4,000 |
| Harmarville Cemetery Assoc - Henderson Cemetery | General charitable giving | $4,000 |
| Plum Creek Presbyterian Church | General charitable giving | $3,000 |
| Parnassus Area Preservation Partnershipcompassion Network | General charitable giving | $2,000 |
| Plum Ems | General charitable giving | $2,000 |
| United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington | General charitable giving | $2,000 |
| Unity Volunteer Fire Department | General charitable giving | $2,000 |
| Westmoreland County Food Bank | General charitable giving | $2,000 |
| Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Dept #3 & Ems | General charitable giving | $1,500 |
| Care at Home Fund | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Friends to Friends Foundation | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Knead Cafe | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Logan's Ferry Presbyterian Church | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Lower Burrell Meals on Wheels | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Burrellton Garden Club | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Etna Library | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Good Neighbor Health Clinic | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Project Seed | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Spark Community Center | General charitable giving | $500 |
| The Upper Valley Haven | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Vandergrift Public Library | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | General charitable giving | $250 |
| Burrell Baseball Association | General charitable giving | $250 |
| First Baptist Church of Hanover in Etna | General charitable giving | $250 |
| Skyview Radio Society | General charitable giving | $250 |
| The Family Place | General charitable giving | $250 |
| The Howe Library | General charitable giving | $250 |
| Prouty Dartmouth Cancer Center | General charitable giving | $155 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan J Krumpe
- Marshall L Krumpe
- William HC Tingle IV
- Erin E Krumpe
Questions people ask
Does The Muriel E and Edward C Wachter Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Muriel E and Edward C Wachter Charitable Foundation give?
$100,655 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs The Muriel E and Edward C Wachter Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan J Krumpe (Chairman), Marshall L Krumpe (Trustee), William HC Tingle IV (Trustee) and Erin E Krumpe (Trustee).
What does The Muriel E and Edward C Wachter Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and seniors.