Buhl Regional Health Foundation
Buhl Regional Health Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The foundation is committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through partnerships, education, and grant-making. The organization operates with a small staff and maintains offices in Hermitage and Sharpsville, Pennsylvania.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+83.8% YoY
Grant Count
48
+41.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
+30.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is dedicated to continuing Christian H. Buhl's legacy of improved community health and well-being. BRHF provides grants and guidance to nonprofit organizations that share its vision of improving the health and vigor of the local population.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Human services
- Health-focused programming
- Scholarships
The foundation also dedicates resources to capacity building grants that support nonprofit organizations in areas such as strategic planning, board and staff development, improved financial management, communications, collaboration, and evaluation.
Grantmaking
The foundation has made 138 grants totaling $4.7 million and has supported 60 unique organizations. Recent grantees have included West Hill Ministries Oakland Ave., VSEDC - Urban Agriculture Entrepreneurial Innovation Center (UAEIC), Veterans Stand Down Event - Hats and Gloves for Veterans, and Valley Shenango Economic Development Corporation.
Average Grant
amount: $34,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia, with grantmaking concentrated in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. According to available records, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Kentucky account for 97% of all grants, with grantmaking reaching organizations across five states.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $45.7 million
- Total revenues: $134,654
- Total expenses: $2.76 million
- Total liabilities: $564,000
Annual Giving:
- Total giving: $2.53 million (based on most recent IRS 990 filing)
The foundation has been tax-exempt since May 2013 and maintains its status as a public foundation under NTEE classification.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Buhl Regional Health Foundation
Basic Health & Safety Needs Grants
BUHL REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Buhl Regional Health Foundation Scholarships Grant
BUHL REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Buhl Regional Health Foundation: Mini-Grants
BUHL REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jennifer Barborak serves as the principal officer of the foundation. The foundation is governed by 18 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA PALUMBO | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAMES FEENEY | VICE CHAIR/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AUTUMN JOHNSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOANNE BISSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY ANN DANIELS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM DUNGEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK FERRARA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE GARROW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN HUDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEW KACHULIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LIZETTE OLSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RILEY SMOOT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY KATHERINE STERNTHAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER BARBORAK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ACTING CFO | 40 | $104,288 |
Contact Information
- Phone: 724-301-3645 or 724-418-2750
- Email: info@buhlrhf.org
- Website: buhlregionalhealthfoundation.org
- Primary Address: 1955 Shenango Valley Fwy, Hermitage, PA 16148-2554
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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