Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown
The Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown is a public charity based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and is also known as the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies. Established in 1990, it attracts charitable funds, including endowments, and distributes grants to support organizations and charitable programs in its region.
Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown gave $5.7M across 189 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,749,074
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 189
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,418
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,700
- Total assets
- $149,600,891
- +8.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (65 of 188, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown
- How to Apply
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Review program details and application materials through the foundation’s online grantee portal. Requirements and eligibility vary by opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 216 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA 15901
Phone: (814) 536-7741
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies - Annual Spring and Fall Grants
Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown
Amount
Up to US $7,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Initiatives Fund Grant
Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown
Amount
Up to US $7,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Early Childhood Grant
Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Johnstown Redevelopment Authority ($404K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
803 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 653 grants of 803 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, and Somerset counties as areas served by its competitive grantmaking and community work. In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania; the remaining reported shares went to Florida (2%), Virginia (2%), New York (1%), and Washington, D.C. (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 189 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 65 of 188 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2019) to $6.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 189 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johnstown Redevelopment Authority Johnstown, PA | CED - Blight | $404,000 |
| Green Building Alliance Pittsburgh, PA | Environmental Develo | $277,580 |
| Independent Catholic Foundation Altoona, PA | Religion | $201,690 |
| Greater Johnstown Community YMCA Johnstown, PA | Community and Econom | $198,505 |
| Beaver County Marcellus Awareness C Ambridge, PA | Environmental Develo | $175,667 |
| United Jewish Appeal Hollsopple, PA | Religion | $147,150 |
| Epiphany Cathedral Catholic Church Venice, FL | Religion | $126,492 |
| Johnstown Area Regional Industries Johnstown, PA | Education | $126,000 |
| Flood City Boxing Academy Inc Johnstown, PA | Community and Econom | $122,250 |
| Somerset County Foundation Somerset, PA | Children and Youth | $122,026 |
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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 | $149,600,891 | $20,703,045 | $20,397,032 | $5,749,074 | 189 | $5,048,727 |
| 2024 | $138,538,315 | $30,548,742 | $20,374,353 | $6,131,944 | 172 | $5,445,780 |
| 2023 | $118,054,779 | $34,691,533 | $13,529,087 | $4,435,596 | 157 | $2,399,059 |
| 2022 | $89,313,800 | $19,729,908 | $11,682,045 | $4,188,793 | 138 | $3,963,739 |
| 2021 | $97,627,498 | $16,233,358 | $12,963,244 | $6,109,462 | 147 | $4,630,545 |
| 2020 | $78,933,387 | $15,083,795 | $10,090,388 | $3,987,207 | 117 | $2,476,391 |
| 2019 | $74,104,567 | $11,977,837 | $6,919,640 | $1,693,515 | 71 | $3,593,229 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower people to make a permanent impact and leave a lasting legacy in its region. Its bylaws also identify support for education, scientific research, arts and culture, public recreation, medical services, and improved living and working conditions.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of organizational work. For example, the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA says it seeks to improve quality of life through programs and services; an individual recipient Boxing Academy says it supports youth fitness, academic achievement, and boxing; and Gallery on Gazebo says it operates a gallery and presents educational programs celebrating the community’s diversity. Other grantees describe work in areas including environmental design, Catholic nonprofit support, education, services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and classical music.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 189 grants totaling $5,749,074. Grant amounts ranged from $5,133 to $404,000, with a median of $13,700. The largest listed award was $404,000 to the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority for “CED - BLIGHT.” Other large awards included $277,580 to Green Building Alliance, $201,690 to Independent Catholic Foundation, and $198,505 to Greater Johnstown Community YMCA.
Additional 2025 awards included $122,250 to an individual recipient Boxing Academy, $107,450 to Gallery on Gazebo, and $90,000 to Verland. The foundation’s website lists competitive opportunities and says grants may also be made directly from donors. Its grantmaking page directs applicants to an online portal for opportunity details and applications. The Small Town Challenge Fund listing describes awards of up to $25,000 for municipalities in Cambria and Indiana counties to establish endowment funds, with dollar-for-dollar matching for fundraising; no deadline is stated in the supplied information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark E. Pasquerilla as chairman; Michelle Tokarsky and Michael Sahlaney as secretaries; Terry K. Dunkle as treasurer; and Allan Cashaw, Carol Stern, Greg Glosser, John Blackburn III, John Kriak, and Bette Slayton as directors.
Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown is led by Michael Kane, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Kane
President
Executive Di → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$149K (2019) → $208K (2025)
Mark E. Pasquerilla
Chairman
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Cashaw
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Stern
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Glosser
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Blackburn III
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kriak
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard H. Mayer
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Forcey
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Eyer
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Ann Sargent
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bette Slayton
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Kunkle
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kiel
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Hoffman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Taylor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deacon Jeffrey Wilson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Charney
Accounting A
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$50K (2019) → $80K (2025)
Angie Berzonski
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Michael Sahlaney Esq.
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Tokarsky Esq.
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry K. Dunkle
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Colleen Tretter (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeff Stopko (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Lauren Cascino Presser (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Michele Beener (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Randy Stager (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Allie Hoffman (2024) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Wilson (2024) — Director
- Former: Donato Zucco (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Raymond Dibattista (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Otis (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Horner Esq. (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Rovder Fleming (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: William Rice (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lori Copley (2019) — Director
- Former: Robin Quillon (2019) — Director
- Former: Thomas C. Slater (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $208K, to Michael Kane (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown
How much does Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown give each year?
Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown gave $5.7M across 189 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.1M across 172 grants.
What is Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown's median grant in 2025 was $13,700, and its average grant was $30,418, across 189 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown that year got $17K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown give grants?
Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Johnstown, PA (46 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (28 grants), Somerset, PA (16 grants) and Altoona, PA (5 grants).
Does Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 189 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health and Human Ser" (50 grants), "Religion" (32 grants) and "Community and Econom" (31 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown's largest 2025 grantees include Johnstown Redevelopment Authority ($404,000), Green Building Alliance ($277,580) and Independent Catholic Foundation ($201,690), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown?
Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown reported $149.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.7M.
What does Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower people to make a permanent impact and leave a lasting legacy in its region. Its bylaws also identify support for education, scientific research, arts and culture, public recreation, medical services, and improved living and working conditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown?
Review program details and application materials through the foundation’s online grantee portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown's EIN?
Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1637373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 25, 2024)
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