Bucks County Herald Foundation
The mission is to preserve and support local journalism that informs residents, strengthens democracy, fosters a vibrant economy, and promotes art, culture, health, and inclusivity in the Bucks county area.
Bucks County Herald Foundation at a glance
In short: Bucks County Herald Foundation gave $549K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $549K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $549,159
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $549,159
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $549,159
- Total assets
- $71,605
- +52.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bucks County Herald Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bucks County Herald Foundation
Who Bucks County Herald Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bucks County Herald Corporation ($549K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bucks County Herald Foundation gives
- Giving grew 164% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $208K (2021) to $549K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $549K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks County Herald Corporation Doylestown, PA | Local Journalism | $549,159 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,605 | $896,730 | $848,302 | $549,159 | 1 | $438 |
| 2023 | $46,838 | $593,514 | $616,429 | $479,918 | 1 | $31 |
| 2022 | $14,023 | $365,235 | $390,529 | $308,732 | 1 | $8 |
| 2021 | $-482,639 | $239,871 | $221,922 | $208,078 | 1 | $4 |
| 2020 | $8,356 | $111,666 | $103,310 | — | — | — |
About Bucks County Herald Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bucks County Herald Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Doylestown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $72K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $549K. Net investment income was $438.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bucks County Herald Foundation is led by Ann Meredith, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Meredith
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Wingert
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey H. Nicholas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Woodall
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emilie Lounsberry
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeane Vidoni
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Hagen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. David Owens
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Brodish
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Bush
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph G. Wingert
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Felicia Ganther (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kay Rock (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Stan Wischnowski (2021–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Bucks County Herald Foundation
How much does Bucks County Herald Foundation give each year?
Bucks County Herald Foundation gave $549K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $480K across 1 grant.
How large is Bucks County Herald Foundation?
Bucks County Herald Foundation reported $72K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $897K.
What is Bucks County Herald Foundation?
Bucks County Herald Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Doylestown, PA. It holds $72K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bucks County Herald Foundation operate?
Bucks County Herald Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Bucks County Herald Foundation's EIN?
Bucks County Herald Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1241475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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