Citizens General Health Foundation
The Foundation provides and manages funds to further and support the needs of the community. The Foundation provides funding for local medical and social service needs by meeting its primary exempt purpose through grants, donations and other financial assistance to other corporations or organizations that are dedicated to enhancing the medical and social services of the community which are exempt from federal income taxes under IRC 501(c)(3) and public charities exempt under IRS Section 509(A)(1) or (2).
Citizens General Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Citizens General Health Foundation gave $563K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $188K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $563,000
- +50.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $187,667
- +50.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $243,000
- Total assets
- $11,221,556
- +13.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Citizens General Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was New Kensington Volunteer Ambulance Service ($275K). Together the top 3 received $563K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 14 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Citizens General Health Foundation gives
- Giving grew 260% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $563K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $563K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Kensington Volunteer Ambulance Service New Kensington, PA | Operating expenses | $275,000 |
| Citizens General Hospital New Kensington, PA | Operating expenses | $243,000 |
| Project Seed New Kensington, PA | School food program | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,221,556 | $1,635,416 | $579,919 | $563,000 | 3 | $1,635,416 |
| 2025 | $9,877,567 | $919,401 | $380,968 | $373,000 | 3 | $919,401 |
| 2024 | $9,197,613 | $764,850 | $292,358 | $285,000 | 2 | $764,850 |
| 2023 | $8,550,044 | $755,077 | $155,952 | $156,226 | 3 | $755,077 |
| 2022 | $7,924,677 | $127,591 | $1,379,938 | $485,919 | 3 | $127,591 |
| 2021 | $9,837,113 | $1,329,176 | $149,637 | $149,637 | 1 | $1,329,176 |
About Citizens General Health Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Citizens General Health Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in New Kensington, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $11.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $563K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citizens General Health Foundation is led by Paul Benec, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Paul Benec
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daniel Casper
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Garry Garrison
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathleen Myers
Secretary
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Scherer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Citizens General Health Foundation
How much does Citizens General Health Foundation give each year?
Citizens General Health Foundation gave $563K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $373K across 3 grants.
What is Citizens General Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Citizens General Health Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $243,000, and its average grant was $187,667, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Citizens General Health Foundation give grants?
Citizens General Health Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Kensington, PA (3 grants).
Does Citizens General Health Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Citizens General Health Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Citizens General Health Foundation?
Citizens General Health Foundation reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Citizens General Health Foundation?
Citizens General Health Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in New Kensington, PA. It holds $11.2M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Citizens General Health Foundation's EIN?
Citizens General Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3684473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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