Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation
The Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation is a private foundation based in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing limits awards to projects and organizations focused on community improvements in specified boroughs and townships in Tioga County.
Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation at a glance
In short: Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation gave $76K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,678
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,568
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,300
- Total assets
- $1,506,896
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit the materials described above. Awards are limited to eligible projects and organizations in the geographic areas specified in the filing.
- Review Cycle
- None; the filing states that applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Deadline
- None; the filing states that applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Contact
Application contact: Citizens Northern Bank Attn Edward
Mailing address: 90-92 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Phone: (570) 724-0243
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Jackson Baptist Church ($19K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing restricts awards to projects and organizations focused on community improvements in the Boroughs of Lawrenceville and Tioga and the Townships of Jackson, Lawrence, and Tioga in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2020) to $91K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Jackson Baptist Church Millerton, PA | Replace Metalcladding on Churchsteeple Spire | $18,791 |
| Mill Cove Inc Mansfield, PA | Construction of Themill Cove, Inc. Charlese. Fox Pavillion | $15,000 |
| Borough of Tioga Tioga, PA | Upkeep Ofborough Parks | $13,287 |
| Tioga County Moving Wall Project Tioga, PA | Flag Polesand Flags | $6,000 |
| Tri Lakes Chamber of Commerce Tioga, PA | New Signs | $5,500 |
| Lawrenceville Fire Department Lawrenceville, PA | 5 Thermal Imagingcameras and Mounts | $5,100 |
| Tabernacle Baptist Church Tioga, PA | Purchase Churchvan/Bus | $5,000 |
| Tioga-Lawrenceville Little League Tioga, PA | Purchase Storageshed | $5,000 |
| Millerton United Methodist Church Millerton, PA | Backpack Programfood, BACKPACKS,AND Other Supplies | $1,000 |
| Lawrenceville Cinderella Softball League Lawrenceville, PA | Items to Improveconcession Stand | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,506,896 | $155,914 | $97,399 | $75,678 | 10 | $82,752 | $142,321 | $84,139 |
| 2023 | $1,448,381 | $94,194 | $101,997 | $82,250 | 12 | $89,247 | $81,549 | $77,816 |
| 2022 | $1,456,184 | $101,358 | $113,477 | $90,949 | 14 | $96,574 | $87,419 | $80,904 |
| 2021 | $1,468,303 | $185,166 | $101,990 | $79,535 | 17 | $85,565 | $170,266 | $88,625 |
| 2020 | $1,385,127 | $74,463 | $86,279 | $67,100 | 11 | — | $61,343 | $76,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported projects including church and community facilities, borough parks, signs, fire-service equipment, and youth recreation.
Among its grantees, Mill Cove Inc. describes its mission as facilitating the enhancement of the Mill Cove environmental area for recreation and environmental education. Lawrenceville Fire Department describes its mission as providing fire and rescue services to Lawrenceville Borough, Lawrence Township, and surrounding communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $75,678. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $18,791, with a median of $5,300. Larger awards included $18,791 to West Jackson Baptist Church for church steeple work, $15,000 to Mill Cove Inc. for construction of the Charles E. Fox Pavilion, and $13,287 to the Borough of Tioga for upkeep of borough parks.
The foundation’s filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. To apply, submit a letter describing the charitable initiative and a copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) determination letter. The filing names Citizens Northern Bank, attention Edward, as the application contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following committee members: C Frederick Lavancher, Mary Cogswell, George Wheeler, Alan Losey, and Sallie Updyke Mundy.
Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Frederick Lavancher
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Wheeler
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sallie Updyke Mundy
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Losey
Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Cogswell
Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Winterstein (2020–2023) — Committee Member
- Former: Gordon Chilson (2020–2023) — Committee Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation
How much does Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation give each year?
Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation gave $76K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 12 grants.
What is Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation's typical grant size?
Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,300, and its average grant was $7,568, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation give grants?
Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tioga, PA (5 grants), Millerton, PA (2 grants) and Lawrenceville, PA (2 grants).
Does Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation's largest grantees?
Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include West Jackson Baptist Church ($18,791), Mill Cove Inc ($15,000) and Borough of Tioga ($13,287), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation?
Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported projects including church and community facilities, borough parks, signs, fire-service equipment, and youth recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation?
Submit the materials described above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation's EIN?
Albert S & Mary Guiles Krieger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6441531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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