Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational
Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational is a private foundation based in Canton, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to Pennsylvania school districts, with each listed grant designated for “VLINC.”
Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational at a glance
In short: Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational gave $114K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,000
- +26.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,143
- +26.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $62,924
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 33 Springbrook Dr, Canton, PA 17724
Phone: (570) 673-6001
Website: HTTP://WWW.IU17.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southern Tioga School District ($13K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in the 2025 filing went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The funder’s website says BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 serves Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2023) to $152K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tioga School District Blossburg, PA | VLINC | $13,000 |
| Canton Area School District Canton, PA | VLINC | $10,000 |
| Northeast Bradford School District Rome, PA | VLINC | $10,000 |
| Sayre Area School District Sayre, PA | VLINC | $10,000 |
| Towanda Area School District Towanda, PA | VLINC | $10,000 |
| Troy Area School District Troy, PA | VLINC | $10,000 |
| Wellsboro Area School District Wellsboro, PA | VLINC | $10,000 |
| Loyalsock Township School District Williamsport, PA | VLINC | $7,500 |
| Williamsport Area School District Williamsport, PA | VLINC | $7,500 |
| Montoursville Area School District Montoursville, PA | VLINC | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,924 | $123,325 | $119,218 | $114,000 | 14 | $114,000 | $5,742 |
| 2024 | $58,817 | $100,931 | $94,978 | $90,325 | 14 | $90,325 | $4,956 |
| 2023 | $52,864 | $89,948 | $84,353 | $82,035 | 10 | $82,035 | $3,743 |
| 2022 | $47,269 | $118,732 | $175,932 | $151,520 | 11 | $151,520 | $5,473 |
| 2021 | $104,469 | $102,698 | $99,175 | $97,000 | 10 | — | $6,536 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
BLaST Intermediate Unit 17’s stated mission is to provide, create, and facilitate high-quality educational solutions. Its website describes services for schools and communities, including grant-writing support and educational programs.
The 2025 filing shows grants to school districts, all with the stated purpose “VLINC.” One recipient, Towanda Area School District, describes its own mission as supporting children’s education through academic programs, scholarships, student activities, and school improvements. That is the grantee’s mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $114,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $13,000, with a median of $8,750.
Among the largest grants were $13,000 to Southern Tioga School District; $10,000 each to Canton Area, Northeast Bradford, Sayre Area, Towanda Area, Troy Area, and Wellsboro Area school districts; and $7,500 each to Loyalsock Township and Williamsport Area school districts. Each of these grants was listed for “VLINC.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rebecca Gibboney as executive director until April 17, 2025, and Dr. Elizabeth Seagraves as executive director beginning June 9, 2025. It also lists Sara McNett as treasurer, Kelly Beck as secretary, and Dana Vermilya and Dr. Christina Steinbacher-Reed as directors.
Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational is led by Rebecca Gibboney, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rebecca Gibboney
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Seagraves
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Steinbacher-Reed
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Vermilya
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara McNett
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Beck
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brooke Beiter (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Colleen Edsell (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Brian Driscoll (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jana Strong (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational
How much does Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational give each year?
Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational gave $114K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 14 grants.
What is Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational's typical grant size?
Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $8,143, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational that year got $5K on average.
Where does Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational give grants?
Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Williamsport, PA (2 grants).
Does Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Vlinc" (14 grants).
Who are Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational's largest grantees?
Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational's largest 2025 grantees include Southern Tioga School District ($13,000), Canton Area School District ($10,000) and Northeast Bradford School District ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational?
Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational reported $63K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational fund?
BLaST Intermediate Unit 17’s stated mission is to provide, create, and facilitate high-quality educational solutions. Its website describes services for schools and communities, including grant-writing support and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational's EIN?
Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2789463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Blast Intermediate Unit 17 Educational accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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