The Sylvania Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sylvania Foundation is a private foundation in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $19,150 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $19,150 | 7 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 4 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Patricia C Double 317 Mack Road, West Sunbury, PA 16061-2507 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (724) 287-6222 |
| What to submit | Grant applications can be submitted to any of the foundations board members |
| Restrictions | Charitable grants are limited to grants supporting the foundations ongoing mission of promoting wildlife santuaries to be used for educational/recreational platforms. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn's Mens | Donation | $3,500 |
| Extension Office Special Account | Donation | $1,000 |
| FFA Scholarship Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| West Sunbury VFD | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernie Lavern Elder
- Douglas Brent McKinney
- Donald R Rimer
- Kent L Shoemaker
Questions people ask
Does The Sylvania Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Sylvania Foundation give?
$6,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Sylvania Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernie Lavern Elder (Chairman/Conservator), Douglas Brent McKinney (Vice President/Conservator), Donald R Rimer (Secretary/Conservator) and Kent L Shoemaker (Board Member/Conservator).