Blue Mountain Foundation
Blue Mountain Foundation is a private foundation based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it made 45 grants totaling $100,500, primarily to organizations in Pennsylvania, with additional grants to organizations in other states and Washington, DC.
Blue Mountain Foundation at a glance
In short: Blue Mountain Foundation gave $101K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,500
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,233
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $992,185
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (6 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (89% 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 Blue Mountain Foundation
- 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. Its filing lists written materials, no deadlines, and awards at managers’ discretion; it names Thomas Moll as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Moll
Mailing address: 1242 Monroe Avenue, Wyomissing, PA 19610
Phone: (610) 898-4403
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blue Mountain Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Co-County Wellness Services ($10K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 195 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining reported shares went to Mississippi (5%), Washington, DC (2%), Florida (1%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Blue Mountain Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 44 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $52K (2020) to $101K (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Co-County Wellness Services Reading, PA | Educational Programs | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Reading, PA | General Purpose | $5,500 |
| CASA of Berks County Wyomissing, PA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Hope Rescue Mission Reading, PA | Lighthouse Center for Women/Children | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Horse Rescue Canton, MS | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Penn State Health St Joseph Reading, PA | St Joseph Downtown Campus | $5,000 |
| John Paul II Center Shillington, PA | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Mary's Shelter Reading, PA | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern PA Miquon, PA | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Hillside SPCA Pottsville, PA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | $992,185 | $186,421 | $110,887 | $100,500 | 45 | $100,500 | $24,401 | $88,198 |
| 2023 | $994,257 | $217,898 | $92,050 | $84,500 | 40 | $84,500 | $118,790 | $69,926 |
| 2022 | $970,279 | $215,307 | $100,481 | $90,200 | 42 | $90,200 | $107,774 | $61,542 |
| 2021 | $852,939 | $135,148 | $73,346 | $69,000 | 41 | $69,000 | $28,537 | $62,689 |
| 2020 | $857,112 | $89,493 | $58,570 | $52,000 | 27 | — | $80,533 | $52,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blue Mountain Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K 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 included support for organizations working in public health, child advocacy, services for people experiencing homelessness, youth housing and education, and girls’ leadership.
For example, Co-County Wellness Services, which received $10,000, says its mission is to improve public health through service, education, and advocacy. CASA of Berks County, which received $5,000, says it provides court-appointed volunteer advocates for children facing abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Hope Rescue Mission, which received $5,000, says it provides food, clothing, and shelter to people experiencing homelessness in Berks County. Mary’s Shelter, which received $3,500, says it empowers homeless youth through housing, education, and social service programs. Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, which received $3,000, says it builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $100,500. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $1,500. Among the largest awards were $10,000 to Co-County Wellness Services for educational programs; $5,500 to the Salvation Army in Reading for general purposes; and $5,000 each to CASA of Berks County for general purposes, Hope Rescue Mission for its Lighthouse Center for Women/Children, Mississippi Horse Rescue for general purposes, and Penn State Health St. Joseph for its downtown campus.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne O Moll as president, Thomas Moll as vice president and secretary, and Jayne R Schaeffer as treasurer.
Blue Mountain Foundation is led by Anne O. Moll, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne O. Moll
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jayne R. Schaeffer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Moll
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Blue Mountain Foundation
How much does Blue Mountain Foundation give each year?
Blue Mountain Foundation gave $101K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 40 grants.
What is Blue Mountain Foundation's typical grant size?
Blue Mountain Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,233, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Blue Mountain Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Blue Mountain Foundation give grants?
Blue Mountain Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reading, PA (19 grants), Wyomissing, PA (5 grants) and West Lawn, PA (2 grants).
Does Blue Mountain Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of Blue Mountain Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Blue Mountain Foundation's largest grantees?
Blue Mountain Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Co-County Wellness Services ($10,000), Salvation Army ($5,500) and CASA of Berks County ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blue Mountain Foundation?
Blue Mountain Foundation reported $992K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blue Mountain Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in public health, child advocacy, services for people experiencing homelessness, youth housing and education, and girls’ leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blue Mountain Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blue Mountain Foundation's EIN?
Blue Mountain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2586321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Blue Mountain Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). Blue Mountain Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/blue-mountain-foundation-morg_3876a8cfa07140f098e284a75c59c571
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