Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation is a public charity based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, formed in 1995. It encourages and manages charitable giving, building permanent endowments to benefit the community through grants supporting regional educational, cultural, health, social, and civic development.
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation gave $925K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $924,553
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,671
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $31,734,100
- +11.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (19 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (89% 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 Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1616 E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 944-6102
Website: https://centralpacf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation- Unrestricted Funds Grant
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation
Amount
US $500 - US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
CPCF Competitive Grants (Unrestricted Funds)
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation
Amount
$500 – $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
CPCF Scholarships
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blair County Community Action Program ($78K). Together the top 10 received $471K.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 227 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its endowments and grants as benefiting the Central Pennsylvania region. In filing year 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining reported shares went to Maryland, Florida, Utah, and Massachusetts, at 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 47 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $17K 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 $719K (2021) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $925K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blair County Community Action Program Altoona, PA | Human Service | $77,674 |
| Central Pa Food Bank Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA | Food, Nutrition | $65,128 |
| Huntingdon Community Center Huntingdon, PA | Community Development | $62,500 |
| Central Pa Humane Society Altoona, PA | Animal Related | $57,384 |
| Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Altoona, PA | General Support | $51,750 |
| Hope Grace Brethren Church Dillsburg, PA | Religion | $37,000 |
| The Arc of Blair County Altoona, PA | Human Service | $34,000 |
| Girls Night Out Altoona Duncansville, PA | Health, General | $30,000 |
| Altoona Area Public Library Altoona, PA | Educational | $27,877 |
| Jaggard First United Methodist Church Altoona, PA | Religion | $27,377 |
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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 | $31,734,100 | $4,312,574 | $2,014,678 | $924,553 | 47 | $1,471,570 |
| 2023 | $28,353,698 | $2,834,175 | $2,105,374 | $1,001,193 | 51 | $605,162 |
| 2022 | $25,672,060 | $3,921,841 | $1,750,363 | $835,915 | 45 | $1,158,514 |
| 2021 | $28,583,715 | $5,004,103 | $1,585,509 | $719,009 | 34 | $1,926,680 |
| 2020 | $24,412,795 | $3,715,617 | $1,850,716 | $1,055,159 | 50 | $1,439,257 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to encourage and effectively manage charitable giving. Its filing describes grant support for organizations promoting the region’s educational, cultural, health, social, and civic development.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Blair County Community Action Program says it helps individuals and families become self-sufficient through guidance, education, and services. Central Pennsylvania Food Bank says it works to ensure people facing hunger can access wholesome food. Huntingdon Community Center describes its work as providing safe recreation and socialization for area youth. Central Pennsylvania Humane Society says it works to prevent animal neglect and cruelty and to provide animals with safe haven and homes. The Arc of Blair County says it promotes the welfare of people with developmental disabilities. Girls Night Out Altoona says it raises money for breast cancer treatment, research, and education. Altoona Renaissance Team describes its work as supporting a more creative region through partnerships and community leadership.
The foundation also facilitates scholarships for students at education levels from preschool through postgraduate study. Listed scholarship fields include general education, nursing, agriculture, criminal justice, early childhood development, arts and music, entrepreneurship, and trades and construction.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $924,553. Grants ranged from $5,286 to $77,674, with a median of $14,000.
Among the largest grants were $77,674 to Blair County Community Action Program for human services, $65,128 to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank for food and nutrition, $62,500 to Huntingdon Community Center for community development, and $57,384 to Central Pennsylvania Humane Society for animal-related work. Other notable grants included $51,750 to Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School for general support, $34,000 to The Arc of Blair County for human services, and $30,000 to Girls Night Out Altoona for health-related work.
The foundation’s grant committee reviews grant applications and monitors the use of grant funds, according to its filing. The foundation also facilitates nearly 200 scholarship funds established by donors for area students to apply to.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy DeVorris as chairperson; Allan G. Hancock as president; Steve Sloan as vice president; Randy Tarpey as secretary; and April Ressler as treasurer. It lists Barry Halbritter, Michele Haas, Gail Irwin, Craig Kilmer, and Neil Port as directors.
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation is led by Allan G. Hancock, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allan G. Hancock
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Devorris
Chairperson
Chairman → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Astride McLanahan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Halbritter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Yeager
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Kilmer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Irwin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Winfield Hancock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Michelone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Marasco
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Garber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kranich Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Haas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Port
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty McGraw
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Ressler
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Tarpey
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Sloan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Joseph D. Hurd Jr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Fred Imler Sr. (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Martz (2020) — 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 Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation
How much does Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation give each year?
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation gave $925K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 51 grants.
What is Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $19,671, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation give grants?
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Altoona, PA (20 grants), Huntingdon, PA (4 grants), Tyrone, PA (4 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Human Service" (10 grants), "Religion" (8 grants) and "Educational" (5 grants).
Who are Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Blair County Community Action Program ($77,674), Central Pa Food Bank Harrisburg ($65,128) and Huntingdon Community Center ($62,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation?
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation reported $31.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What does Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to encourage and effectively manage charitable giving. Its filing describes grant support for organizations promoting the region’s educational, cultural, health, social, and civic development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation?
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check centralpacf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation's EIN?
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1761379. 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 September 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/central-pennsylvania-community-foundation-morg_73577a3b1e3045afa369bceee2278ca0
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