The Willary Foundation
Accepts applications
The Willary Foundation is a private foundation in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $548,990 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$548,990
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$13.4 million
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2024 was down from $599,792 the year before.
87% 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 | $599,792 | 26 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $548,990 | 23 | $13.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | PNC Bank Co Kenneth Spruill PO Box 283, Scranton, PA 18501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 614-0088 |
| What to submit | The willary foundation grant application form |
| Deadlines, restrictions | See application form |
What The Willary Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $505,240 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $6,250 |
| New York | 1 | $6,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Center | Children's learning center | $50,000 |
| Geisinger Health Foundation | Community behavioral health | $50,000 |
| Northeastern Pa Educational | General operating | $50,000 |
| Food Dignity Project | Farm stands | $47,500 |
| Scranton Area Foundation | Building for the future | $35,000 |
| Philharmonic Society of NE Pa | Building bridges | $30,000 |
| Northeast Regional Cancer Institute | Community based cancer | $30,000 |
| Catherine McAuley Center | Prevention of homelessness | $26,000 |
| Nativity Miguel School of Scranton | After school program | $25,000 |
| Mycil Center for Independent Living Center | Tsc is spreading petals for | $25,000 |
| United Neighborhood Centers of Scranton | Pine brook neighborhood | $25,000 |
| Allied Services Foundation | Local access to advanced | $25,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Scranton community | $25,000 |
| Penn State Philanthropic Fund | Teachers behavioral | $25,000 |
| Misericordia University | Summer undergraduate | $20,000 |
| United Way of Wyoming Valley | Parent support line | $20,000 |
| Spring Hills Foundation | Sensory scouts | $6,490 |
| Bronx River Art Center | General support | $6,250 |
| The Blanket Inc | General support | $6,250 |
| Community Kitchen Pittsburgh | General support | $6,250 |
| Historic Jayhawk Theatre Inc | General support | $6,250 |
| Keystone Rescue Mission | Pathfinders workforce | $6,000 |
| Everhart Museum of Natural History and Art | Observation beehive | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph C Scranton
- William W Scranton III
- S Caitlin Scranton
- Elizabeth S Valosek
- Julien Scranton
Questions people ask
Does The Willary Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See application form.
How much does The Willary Foundation give?
$548,990 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Willary Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph C Scranton (Board Chair), William W Scranton III (Treasurer), S Caitlin Scranton (Secretary) and Elizabeth S Valosek (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Willary Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.