Tri-State Advocacy Project
Preselected recipients only
Tri-State Advocacy Project is a private foundation in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $16,478 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $942 and the largest $2,595. 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$16,478
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$942
- Largest grant$2,595
- Assets$61,230
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,518 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9,266 | 12 | $18,800 |
| 2023 | $10,518 | 11 | $19,661 |
| 2024 | $16,478 | 17 | $61,230 |
How to apply
Tri-State Advocacy Project 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tri-State Advocacy Project funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $14,478 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | School supplies for daughter, assistance with utility bills, and transportation for daughter for medical appontments | $2,595 |
| Individual | Rent payment | $2,550 |
| Individual | 2 months of rent | $1,900 |
| Individual | Rent payment | $1,500 |
| Highmark Blue Shield | Cobra insurance premiums | $1,184 |
| Individual | Rent payment | $1,050 |
| Individual | Cobra premium | $1,023 |
| Penn State Health | Recfest sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Cobra premium | $942 |
| Individual | Hotel room | $904 |
| Individual | Storage space | $550 |
| Association of Rehab Nurses | Raffle gift | $500 |
| Individual | Cobra premium and physical therapy co-pays | $404 |
| Individual | Co-pays for medical imaging, labs, and procedures | $205 |
| Individual | Utilitiy payment | $111 |
| Individual | Copy of birth certificate | $40 |
| Individual | Copy of birth certificate | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- Cindy Clarke
- Sharon Hanratty
Questions people ask
Does Tri-State Advocacy Project accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tri-State Advocacy Project give?
$16,478 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $942.
Who runs Tri-State Advocacy Project?
Its 2024 filing lists Cindy Clarke (President) and Sharon Hanratty (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Tri-State Advocacy Project fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.