Corry Community Foundation
The Corry Community Foundation is a public charity based in Erie, Pennsylvania, that connects donors with charitable organizations serving Corry and builds endowments to support the community. Its website describes its work as improving quality of life in the region through addressing community issues, permanent charitable endowments, and philanthropic and community leadership.
Corry Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Corry Community Foundation gave $325K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $324,634
- -51.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,642
- -34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $19,522,875
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Corry Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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The website provides a grant application route. Standard Grant deadlines are March 1 and September 1; Mini Grant deadlines are the first business day in January, March, May, July, September, and November. The September 1, 2026 deadlines have passed. The next listed Mini Grant deadline is the first business day in November.
- Contact
Mailing address: 459 West 6Th Street, Erie, PA 16507
Phone: (814) 454-0843
Website: https://corrycommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Corry Community Foundation
Who Corry Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Doorkeepers Christian Outreach Center ($60K). Together the top 10 received $288K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 78 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated grantmaking and programs focus on Corry, Pennsylvania, and its area. All 2024 grant dollars reported in the filing went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Corry Community Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $19K 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 $325K (2024) to $664K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doorkeepers Christian Outreach Center Spring Creek, PA | Various Projects | $60,488 |
| City of Corry Corry, PA | Various Projects | $47,778 |
| Corry Higher Education Council Corry, PA | Various Projects | $38,244 |
| Corry Industrial Benefit Assoc Corry, PA | Various Projects | $35,000 |
| Corry Community Development Corporation Corry, PA | Various Projects | $28,961 |
| Pine Grove Cemetery Association Corry, PA | Various Projects | $25,327 |
| Corry High School Alumni Corry, PA | Various Projects | $13,509 |
| Corry First Church Corry, PA | Various Projects | $13,500 |
| Corry YMCA Corry, PA | Various Projects | $13,474 |
| Corry Rotary Club Corry, PA | Various Projects | $12,134 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The IRS filing identifies the organization’s filing type as Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,522,875 | $2,022,606 | $790,416 | $324,634 | 15 | $1,267,453 |
| 2023 | $17,745,270 | $893,790 | $1,071,914 | $664,387 | 20 | $522,546 |
| 2022 | $16,760,352 | $1,193,127 | $1,013,306 | $612,843 | 15 | $624,232 |
| 2021 | $18,826,281 | $1,913,879 | $900,086 | $455,440 | 15 | $1,209,021 |
| 2020 | $16,137,368 | $667,017 | $705,253 | $378,598 | 13 | $189,457 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to connect donors to their favorite charities by creating endowments that advance donors’ philanthropic interests. Its 2024 filing says grants supported organizations in Corry, Pennsylvania, in education, arts, health services, human services, civic services, and economic development. The foundation’s website also describes support for collaborative projects that promote system-level change.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. The Corry Industrial Benefit Association describes its mission as providing economic relief to the Corry area of Northwest Pennsylvania. Pine Grove Cemetery Association of Corry Pennsylvania says it provides grave lots, conducts interments, and cares for 26 acres of grounds and existing graves. The Young Mens Christian Association of Corry describes its mission as building strong kids, strong families, and a strong community through programs grounded in Christian principles.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $324,634. Individual grants ranged from $5,014 to $60,488, with a median of $13,500. Its largest reported grants included $60,488 to Doorkeepers Christian Outreach Center, $47,778 to the City of Corry, $38,244 to Corry Higher Education Council, $35,000 to Corry Industrial Benefit Association, and $28,961 to Corry Community Development Corporation. The filing describes these grants’ purposes as “various projects.”
The foundation’s website describes Standard Grants for requests over $3,500, awarded in April and October, and Mini Grants for requests of $3,500 or less, awarded bimonthly beginning in February. It directs scholarship applicants to the Corry Area High School guidance office; scholarships are selected according to criteria established by each donor. The website reports that it awarded over $105,850 in scholarships to 51 students in the prior year, without specifying the year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists Pat Goodsel as chair, Scott Fogle as vice-chair, Jill Gibson as treasurer, and Marne Roche as secretary. It also lists Kimberly Hawkes, Jason Halfast, Jen Heiser, Wendy Neckers, Rick Peterson, and Dave Sample as trustees, and John T. “Chip” Colwell, Bill Nichols, William Roche, and Mamie Sprandel as emeritus members.
Corry Community Foundation is led by Karen Bilowith, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Bilowith
CEO
President → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Goodsel
Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Nichols
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Sample
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Halfast
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Hawkes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Neckers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Heiser
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Roche
Trustee Emeritus - Non Vo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chip Colwell
Trustee Emeritus - Non Vo
Vice Chairman → Trustee Emeritus - Non Vo, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Gibson
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mamie Sprandel
Trustee Emeritus - Non Vo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marne Roche
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Alice Hammond
Trustee Emeritus - Non Vo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Fogle
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Sambroak
Former CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Hauber
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Rob Elchynski (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Batchelor (2022) — Former President
- Former: Mike Batchelor (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Susannah Weis Frigon (2021) — President
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 Corry Community Foundation
How much does Corry Community Foundation give each year?
Corry Community Foundation gave $325K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $664K across 20 grants.
What is Corry Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Corry Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,500, and its average grant was $21,642, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Corry Community Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Corry Community Foundation give grants?
Corry Community Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Corry, PA (14 grants).
Does Corry Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Corry Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Projects" (15 grants).
Who are Corry Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Corry Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Doorkeepers Christian Outreach Center ($60,488), City of Corry ($47,778) and Corry Higher Education Council ($38,244), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Corry Community Foundation?
Corry Community Foundation reported $19.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does Corry Community Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to connect donors to their favorite charities by creating endowments that advance donors’ philanthropic interests. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Corry Community Foundation?
The website provides a grant application route. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Corry Community Foundation's EIN?
Corry Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1850006. 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Corry Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/corry-community-foundation-morg_a163e6c2438042a3bf035e44bb90ad3d
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