Community Foundation of Greater
The Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown, also known as Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA), is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation established in 1990. Based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the organization operates as a philanthropic intermediary that attracts charitable funds and distributes resources to benefit the region. The foundation maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution and investment of funds.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$138.5M
+17.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.1M
+38.2% YoY
Grant Count
172
+9.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+26.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: We empower all people to become philanthropists who have a permanent impact and leave a lasting legacy in our region.
Vision: An inclusive and engaged culture of philanthropy that grows an abundance of resources, achieving perpetual impact in a thriving region.
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Sustainable energy development and renewable energy technology
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to organizations and individuals across multiple program areas. Recent grant recipients include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves western Pennsylvania, with a specific focus on Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, and Somerset counties. Grant-making also extends to Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $138.5–$139 million
- Total Revenue: $30.5 million
- Total Expenses: $20.4 million
- Total Liabilities: $14 million
- Number of Employees: 42
The foundation manages approximately 670 charitable funds under management and distributed $5.4 million in grants across 149 grants in the most recent reporting period.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $138,538,315 | $118,054,779 | $89,313,800 |
| Revenue | $30,548,742 | $34,691,533 | $19,729,908 |
| Expenses | $20,374,353 | $13,529,087 | $11,682,045 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,445,780 | $2,399,059 | $3,963,739 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Greater
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies - Annual Spring and Fall Grants
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
Amount
Up to US $7,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Initiatives Fund Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
Amount
Up to US $7,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Early Childhood Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bishop Mccort Catholic High School ($331,499), Cambria County Library Association ($260,760), Cambria County Child Development Co ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1889 FOUNDATION JOHNSTOWN, PA | — | $5,137 |
| ACH CLEAR PATHWAYS PITTSBURGH, PA | — | $20,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR REFUGEE YOUTH SUPPORT PITTSBURGH, PA | — | $10,000 |
| ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY RESOURCES PRO JOHNSTOWN, PA | — | $8,200 |
| ANCHORPOINT COUNSELING MINISTRY IN PITTSBURGH, PA | — | $30,000 |
| ARTIST-BLACKSMITH'S ASSOCIATION OF JOHNSTOWN, PA | — | $7,500 |
| BAND OF BROTHERS SHAKESPEARE COMPAN JOHNSTOWN, PA | — | $14,908 |
| BEATRICE INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH, PA | — | $25,000 |
| BEDFORD AMERICAN LEGION POST 113 BEDFORD, PA | — | $10,000 |
| BEDFORD COUNTY PLAYERS INC BEDFORD, PA | — | $17,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Angie Berzonski
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK E PASQUERILLA | CHAIRMAN | 0.2 | — |
| MICHAEL SAHLANEY ESQ | SECRETARY | 0.2 | — |
| MICHELLE TOKARSKY ESQ | SECRETARY | 0.2 | — |
| TERRY K DUNKLE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ALLAN CASHAW | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| CAROL STERN | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| COLLEEN TRETTER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| GREG GLOSSER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| JEFF STOPKO | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| JOHN BLACKBURN III | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| JOHN KRIAK | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| LAUREN CASCINO PRESSER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| MICHELE BEENER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| RANDY STAGER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| ROB FORCEY | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| ROBERT J EYER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| ALLIE HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| SARA ANN SARGENT | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| MICHAEL KIEL | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| KYLE KUNKLE | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| RICHARD MAYER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| BETTY SLAYTON | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| JEFFREY WILSON | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| MICHAEL KANE | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $189,679 |
| BARB CHARNEY | ACCOUNTING A | 40 | $65,523 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Community Foundation of Greater fund?
**Mission Statement:** We empower all people to become philanthropists who have a permanent impact and leave a lasting legacy in our region. **Vision:** An inclusive and engaged culture of philanthropy that grows an abundance of resources, achieving perpetual impact in a thriving region. The foundation's primary focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Sustainable energy development and renewable energy technology
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Greater?
The foundation makes grants to organizations and individuals across multiple program areas. Recent grant recipients include: • Bishop McCort Catholic High School ($331,499) • Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation ($301,000) • Cambria Library Association ($260,760) Typical grant awards range from $5,133 to $404,000. The foundation maintains active grant opportunities including: • Annual Spring and Fall Grants • Community Initiatives Fund Grant • Early Childhood Grant • Grants for the Arts - Creative E…
Where does Community Foundation of Greater make grants?
The foundation primarily serves western Pennsylvania, with a specific focus on Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, and Somerset counties. Grant-making also extends to Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida.
What size grants does Community Foundation of Greater award?
In 2024, Community Foundation of Greater awarded 172 grants totaling $6.1M — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Community Foundation of Greater's EIN?
Community Foundation of Greater's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1637373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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