Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland
Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland is a public charity based in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, formed in 2000. It provides business-sector leadership and financing intended to develop business opportunities and create and retain quality jobs in Westmoreland County and the region. Its stated work also includes financing assistance and collaborative workforce development.
Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland at a glance
- Total assets
- $21,276,408
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,831,780
- +546.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $112,457
- -151.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,555,973
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 North Pennsylvania, Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 830-3604
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission refers to Westmoreland County and the region. Its workforce-development description refers to regional employment clusters.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $248K (2020). In 2021 it reported $12K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William M Jonos dba Allegory Gallery Ligonier, PA | Covid Disaster | $21,000 |
| Dennis Puskar dba Johnathan Michaels Boutiq1ue N Huntingdon, PA | Covid Disaster | $21,000 |
| Ligonier Creamery Inc Johnstown, PA | Covid Disaster | $21,000 |
| M&M's Hair Design Inc Johnstown, PA | Covid Disaster | $21,000 |
| Lynn D Ferraro dba ARO Enterprise Inc Ligonier, PA | Covid Disaster | $21,000 |
| JEM Enterprises Inc Brady's Restaurant Donegal, PA | Covid Disaster | $21,000 |
| Ligonier Country Market Ligonier, PA | Covid Disaster | $21,000 |
| Ligonier Gynecology LLC Ligonier, PA | Covid Disaster | $21,000 |
| Madagan Inc dba Forks Inn Ligonier, PA | Covid Disaster | $21,000 |
| Safe & Secure Training & Range LLC Latrobe, PA | Covid Disaster | $18,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,276,408 | $1,831,780 | $1,555,973 | — | — | $112,457 |
| 2023 | $20,324,181 | $283,209 | $1,301,090 | — | — | $-219,169 |
| 2022 | $20,902,241 | $3,019,666 | $958,339 | — | — | $25,891 |
| 2021 | $18,231,147 | $786,289 | $857,113 | $12,335 | Total only | $18,576 |
| 2020 | $18,144,107 | $5,602,707 | $999,676 | $247,665 | 14 | $-14,414 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to provide business-sector leadership to develop business opportunities and financing that creates and retains quality jobs in Westmoreland County and the region, and to support county companies as they grow and prosper.
Its filing describes financing assistance that identifies potential funding sources at the local, state, and federal levels and structures projects to obtain low-cost financing, with support from due diligence through closing. It also describes workforce development carried out with school districts, higher education, economic development, and industry partners to align education with the needs of regional employment clusters.
Grantmaking
The reported grant count was zero in each of the three years shown: 2022, 2023, and 2024. No grant recipients, grant amounts, or application process are provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James L. Smith as president/CEO; George App as accountant; Michael Pauly as chairman; Peter Cooper as vice chairman; Dr. Tuesday Stanley as secretary; and Jason Rigone as treasurer. Directors listed are Chad Amond, Bruce Corna, Jason Corna, and Dr. Mary Finger.
Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland is led by James L. Smith, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 37 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James L. Smith
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $167K (2024)
Michael Pauly
Chairman
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Corna
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Amond
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Kilkeary
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gennaro Piraino Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Sammarone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. Kline
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Snider
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Kaib
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Metsger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Frederick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Smail
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Finger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Liberatore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Roadman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gregerson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Mayfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Tarabek
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Winfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Moorhead
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Corna
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Kukovich
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D. Ross Saunders
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Miele
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph F. Wolf
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew W. Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Pearce
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audra Hier
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Fritz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Heller Jr.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Lucia
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George App
Accountant
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $68K (2024)
Jason Rigone
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Cooper
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tuesday Stanley
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: David Omatick (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Sphon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Jansma (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Marcy Karasek (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nick Pfugh (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Don Clair (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Puleo (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pieter Vanderwesthuizen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christine Oldham Michael (2021) — Director
- Former: Christine Oldham (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Jason Yuhas (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Kacin (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Ritson (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $167K, to James L Smith (President/CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland
How large is Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland?
Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland fund?
The organization states that its mission is to provide business-sector leadership to develop business opportunities and financing that creates and retains quality jobs in Westmoreland County and the region, and to support county companies as they grow and prosper. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland?
Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland make grants?
The organization’s stated mission refers to Westmoreland County and the region. Its workforce-development description refers to regional employment clusters.
What is Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland's EIN?
Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6076647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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