Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County
The mission of the organization to promote self-sufficiency among low-income and vulnerable populations by confronting the causes and reducing the effects of poverty.
Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County at a glance
In short: Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County gave $250K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $250K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,315
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $250,315
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250,315
- Total assets
- $25,207,656
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northeastern Resources Development Corporation ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $209K (2020) to $250K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Resources Development Corporation Wilkes-Barre, PA | Provide scholarships to 42 local students for post-secondary education and graduate school. Provide program planning oversight, evaluates program effectiveness, and recommends modifications and/or improvements in program operations. Provide financial support for low income programs; provide portfolio management, research management, and legislative assistance toward increasing the economic and social independence for low income people. | $250,315 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,207,656 | $46,165,483 | $45,411,331 | $250,315 | 1 | $188,721 |
| 2024 | $26,910,161 | $54,945,409 | $52,690,026 | $238,671 | 1 | $207,162 |
| 2023 | $20,724,228 | $63,914,308 | $62,062,425 | $226,651 | 1 | $287,018 |
| 2022 | $25,759,882 | $57,591,408 | $57,360,885 | $219,299 | 1 | $-14,717 |
| 2021 | $24,684,280 | $41,061,242 | $39,580,745 | $212,390 | 1 | $21,592 |
| 2020 | $19,409,793 | $33,826,425 | $32,258,536 | $209,069 | 1 | $19,374 |
About Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County
Based on IRS filings
Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Wilkes-Barre, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $25.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $189K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County is led by Jennifer Warabak, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 3 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Warabak
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$163K (2023) → $171K (2025)
Attorney Joseph Carmody
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Francisco
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan McGowan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fidel Ticona
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Lamont
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Missigman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jollene Bradford
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Rittel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maura Modrovsky
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Alunni
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bj Berrretini
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roderick Blaine
Key Employee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$164K (2021) → $165K (2025)
Gretchen Hunt Greaves
Key Employee
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$152K (2025)
Attorney David Aikens
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Attorney David Glassberg
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie McCormick
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Keating
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Thomas McGrath (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Em Brady (2020–2023) — CEO & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Judge Hugh Mundy (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Robert Noel Duffy (2023) — Key Employee
- Former: District Justice Joseph Carmody (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Matthew Bayzic (2021–2022) — Key Employee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $171K, to Jennifer Warabak (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County
How much does Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County give each year?
Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County gave $250K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $239K across 1 grant.
How large is Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County?
Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County reported $25.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $46.2M.
What is Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County?
Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It holds $25.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County operate?
Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County's EIN?
Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1653093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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