Armstrong County Community Foundation
The Armstrong County Community Foundation is a public charity based in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1998, it develops, manages, and distributes charitable funding to meet existing and changing community needs, and its website describes its work as supporting grants, scholarships, and organizational needs.
Armstrong County Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Armstrong County Community Foundation gave $616K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $616,109
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,004
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $26,198,254
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (11 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Armstrong County Community Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 annual grant cycle deadline of July 7, 2026 has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2026 annual grant cycle deadline of July 7, 2026 has passed.
- Next open deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Armstrong County Community Foundation Scholarships)
- Contact
Mailing address: 220 S Jefferson Street, Kittanning, PA 16201
Phone: (724) 548-5897
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Armstrong County Community Foundation
Armstrong County Community Foundation Grant
Armstrong County Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Armstrong County Community Foundation Grants
Armstrong County Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Armstrong County Community Foundation Scholarships
Armstrong County Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Who Armstrong County Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trinity Christian School ($113K). Together the top 10 received $421K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 91 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its work as serving Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding region. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (82%) and West Virginia (18%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Armstrong County Community Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 28 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $308K (2021) to $616K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $616K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian School Morgantown, WV | Operating Fund | $112,556 |
| Richard G Snyder YMCA Kittanning, PA | Operating Fund | $89,933 |
| Lutheran Senior Life Foundation Zelienople, PA | Operating Fund | $40,000 |
| Eye and Ear Foundation Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Fund | $37,158 |
| Armstrong County Historical Museum & Genealogical Society Kittanning, PA | Operating Fund | $31,681 |
| Armstrong School District Foundatio Kittanning, PA | Operating Fund | $26,100 |
| Havin Kittanning, PA | Operating Fund | $24,096 |
| Hose Co No 6 Kittanning Kittanning, PA | Operating Fund | $22,895 |
| Habitat for Humanity Kittanning, PA | Operating Fund | $18,751 |
| Grace Christian School Kittanning, PA | Operating Fund | $17,668 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 28 in 2024, 18 in 2023, and 19 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,198,254 | $1,885,961 | $1,553,895 | $616,109 | 28 | $1,482,199 |
| 2023 | $24,417,523 | $7,295,522 | $1,306,099 | $484,456 | 18 | $208,369 |
| 2022 | $15,763,166 | $1,594,889 | $1,174,224 | $390,902 | 19 | $265,889 |
| 2021 | $18,051,448 | $3,743,753 | $1,021,862 | $307,994 | 13 | $670,940 |
| 2020 | $13,768,534 | $2,382,647 | $1,010,910 | $393,415 | 13 | $1,839,950 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to develop, manage, and distribute charitable funding to meet existing and changing community needs. Its website says it also builds a permanent endowment, promotes informed philanthropy, and provides leadership and partnerships to help address community issues.
Its published grant priorities include arts and culture, community and civic affairs, and education. These cover such areas as arts access, historic preservation, public safety, economic development, libraries, and learning opportunities. The Foundation says it typically grants to tax-exempt entities and for purposes other than simply funding operational costs.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. The Armstrong County Historical Museum & Genealogical Society describes its work as preserving and interpreting local history and maintaining a museum and genealogical library. HAVIN says it raises awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and provides direct services to victims. Hose Co. No. 6 Kittanning describes providing firefighting, river rescue, and emergency medical services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 28 grants totaling $616,109. Grants ranged from $5,360 to $112,556, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $112,556 to Trinity Christian School, $89,933 to Richard G. Snyder YMCA, $40,000 to Lutheran Senior Life Foundation, and $37,158 to Eye and Ear Foundation. The Foundation listed each of these grants as operating-fund support.
The grantees describe a variety of services. Trinity Christian School says its mission is to support students, staff, teachers, and parents as disciples of Jesus Christ. Richard G. Snyder YMCA describes its work as putting Christian principles into practice through programs for healthy spirit, mind, and body. Eye and Ear Foundation says it advances academic and research efforts in ophthalmology and otolaryngology to enhance patient care.
The Foundation’s website says its annual grant applications are submitted through an online portal. The 2026 grant cycle opened June 16 and had a July 7 deadline; the website states that this cycle is closed. The Foundation also maintains a Grant Wish List where local nonprofits can share needs at any time; the FAQ says a wish may be submitted by email with the organization’s name, requested amount, and intended use. Wish List submissions are not the same as an annual grant-cycle application. For grants awarded, the Foundation’s 2024 filing says recipients must spend funds within one year of the check date and submit a final grant and budget report covering use of funds and outcomes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jodi Beers as executive director and Christine Moss as chair. Listed directors include Frank Baker, Sandy Bradigan, Dina Blake, Matt Curci, Tyler Heller, Richard Snyder, and John Strate. Autumn Vorpe-Seyler is listed as secretary.
Armstrong County Community Foundation is led by Christine Moss, Chair of the since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Moss
Chair of the
Director → Chair of the, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dina Blake
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Bradigan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Heller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Strate
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Curci
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Beers
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$66K (2020) → $86K (2024)
Autumn Vorpe-Seyler
Secretary
Chair of the → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Waugaman
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Whiteman
Vice Chair O
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Snyder
Director Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chase McClister (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $86K, to Jodi Beers (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Armstrong County Community Foundation
How much does Armstrong County Community Foundation give each year?
Armstrong County Community Foundation gave $616K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $484K across 18 grants.
What is Armstrong County Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Armstrong County Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $22,004, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Armstrong County Community Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Armstrong County Community Foundation give grants?
Armstrong County Community Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kittanning, PA (15 grants), Ford City, PA (3 grants) and Worthington, PA (2 grants).
Does Armstrong County Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Armstrong County Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Armstrong County Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Armstrong County Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Trinity Christian School ($112,556), Richard G Snyder YMCA ($89,933) and Lutheran Senior Life Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Armstrong County Community Foundation?
Armstrong County Community Foundation reported $26.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Armstrong County Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to develop, manage, and distribute charitable funding to meet existing and changing community needs. Its website says it also builds a permanent endowment, promotes informed philanthropy, and provides leadership and partnerships to help address community issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Armstrong County Community Foundation?
Armstrong County Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Armstrong County Community Foundation's EIN?
Armstrong County Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1625798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Armstrong County Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/armstrong-county-community-foundation-morg_68a0986c977b4fb3b93145710006d23b
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