Discover Blair County Inc
The organization serves to promote, leverage and support Blair county's 1) events, lodging, and meeting venues; 2) historic, cultural, educational and art centers; and 3) public and private active recreation and sport venue assets that together attract business and leisure visitors for overnight stays and new residents to Blair county Pennsylvania.
Discover Blair County Inc at a glance
In short: Discover Blair County Inc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,500
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $533,016
- 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 Discover Blair County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania Hollidaysburg, PA | Dilling's Bridge | $12,500 |
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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 | $533,016 | $579,595 | $55,847 | $12,500 | 1 | $5,192 |
About Discover Blair County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Discover Blair County Inc is a public charity, based in Altoona, PA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $533K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Discover Blair County Inc is led by Ron McConnell, Chair on the 2025 filing; none of the 31 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ron McConnell
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Ward
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Cohen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bo Pratt
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Hatch
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Irwin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruno Degol III
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Coughenour
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Palmer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Montecalvo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Long
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Diamond
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Horell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Russell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Baker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Barnhart
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Stratton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Pacifico
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Delgrosso
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Corso
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Gates
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Fiore Jr.
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bilger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Darbeau
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Benzel
First Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Hoover
Assistant Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Sheetz
Assistant Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ritchey
Second Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Settimio
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Freeman
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy Campbell
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Discover Blair County Inc
How much does Discover Blair County Inc give each year?
Discover Blair County Inc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Discover Blair County Inc?
Discover Blair County Inc reported $533K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $580K.
Where does Discover Blair County Inc operate?
Discover Blair County Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Discover Blair County Inc's EIN?
Discover Blair County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-3961051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
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