Ellwood City Community Health Foundation
Ellwood City Community Health Foundation is a private foundation based in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. It supports efforts to improve access to healthcare and community health and well-being for residents of Ellwood City, Lawrence County, and Beaver County, Pennsylvania, through grants and scholarships.
Ellwood City Community Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Ellwood City Community Health Foundation gave $348K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $348,256
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +122.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,413
- -45.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,556,250
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (13 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ellwood City Community Health Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation says it accepts requests from eligible organizations through an online application. Applicants are asked to provide IRS documentation confirming 501(c)(3) exemption, show alignment with the foundation’s mission and values, and explain how the request will improve healthcare access and/or community health and well-being. Funds must benefit individuals in Ellwood City, Lawrence County, or Beaver County. The foundation’s website lists March 1 through November 30, 2026, as the application period for calendar-year 2026 grants.
- Review Cycle
- November 30, 2026, for calendar-year 2026 grant applications.
- Deadline
- November 30, 2026, for calendar-year 2026 grant applications.
- Contact
Application contact: E William Matthews
Mailing address: PO Box 649, Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: (724) 201-0036
Email: info@ellwoodcitychf.org
Website: https://www.ellwoodcitychf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ellwood City Community Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ellwood City Volunteer Fire Department ($192K). Together the top 10 received $312K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 34 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its grant funds must benefit people in Ellwood City, Lawrence County, or Beaver County, Pennsylvania. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania; 1% each went to recipients in South Carolina, West Virginia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ellwood City Community Health Foundation open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 20 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $288K (2023) to $353K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $348K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ellwood City Volunteer Fire Department Ellwood City, PA | ALS Squad and Physicals | $191,503 |
| City Rescue Mission New Castle, PA | Advantage Stay Program Expansion | $50,000 |
| Community College of Beaver County Monaca, PA | Scholarships | $19,000 |
| The Center in Midland PA Midland, PA | Capital Improvements | $12,260 |
| Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Beaver Area School District Beaver, PA | Tram Lift | $6,661 |
| University of South Carolina Columbia, SC | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of West Virginia Morgantown, WV | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Pine Valley Camp Ellwood City, PA | Medical Equipment | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,556,250 | $535,987 | $472,471 | $348,256 | 20 | $421,626 | $490,142 | $419,854 |
| 2023 | $10,478,234 | $368,398 | $407,229 | $288,163 | 9 | $354,168 | $322,837 | $374,019 |
| 2022 | $10,517,065 | $795,036 | $503,798 | $352,726 | 5 | $433,957 | $729,020 | $368,353 |
| 2021 | $10,226,289 | $939,959 | $124,453 | — | — | $52,270 | $877,489 | $402,473 |
| 2020 | $9,497,054 | $239,309 | $268,479 | — | — | — | $239,282 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ellwood City Community Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $420K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to “improve, foster, promote, and enhance the quality and health of the general public” in Ellwood City and Lawrence and Beaver counties. Its grant program supports eligible organizations whose requests improve access to healthcare and/or community health and well-being for people in those areas. The foundation identifies examples of public-health programming such as pregnancy programs, prevention, drug and alcohol programs, environmental programs promoting healthy living, senior transportation, and programs for victims of family and child abuse.
The foundation also offers scholarships to residents of Ellwood City, Lawrence County, or Beaver County who pursue higher education for a medical career. Applicants must explain how that career would benefit the health and quality of life of the communities the foundation serves.
The 2024 grantees included educational institutions. Geneva College describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community preparing students for service to God and neighbor; Slippery Rock University Alumni describes its work as including scholarship assistance and support for the university. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $348,256. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $191,503, with a median of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $191,503 to Ellwood City Volunteer Fire Department for an ALS squad and physicals; $50,000 to City Rescue Mission for Advantage Stay Program expansion; $19,000 to Community College of Beaver County for scholarships; $12,260 to The Center in Midland for capital improvements; and $10,000 to Geneva College for scholarships. Other listed awards included $7,500 to Slippery Rock University for scholarships and $6,661 to Beaver Area School District for a tram lift.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Tomaszewski as president, Arthur Smilek as treasurer, Dr. Ravi Alagar as secretary, and E. William Matthews as executive director. The foundation’s website also identifies Tomaszewski, Smilek, and Alagar as board members.
Ellwood City Community Health Foundation is led by E. William Matthews, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
E. William Matthews
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
12.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tomaszewski
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Smilek
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ravi Alagar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Ellwood City Community Health Foundation
How much does Ellwood City Community Health Foundation give each year?
Ellwood City Community Health Foundation gave $348K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $288K across 9 grants.
What is Ellwood City Community Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Ellwood City Community Health Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,413, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ellwood City Community Health Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Ellwood City Community Health Foundation give grants?
Ellwood City Community Health Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ellwood City, PA (4 grants) and Erie, PA (2 grants).
Does Ellwood City Community Health Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Ellwood City Community Health Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (11 grants).
Who are Ellwood City Community Health Foundation's largest grantees?
Ellwood City Community Health Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ellwood City Volunteer Fire Department ($191,503), City Rescue Mission ($50,000) and Community College of Beaver County ($19,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ellwood City Community Health Foundation?
Ellwood City Community Health Foundation reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $422K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $420K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ellwood City Community Health Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to “improve, foster, promote, and enhance the quality and health of the general public” in Ellwood City and Lawrence and Beaver counties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ellwood City Community Health Foundation?
The foundation says it accepts requests from eligible organizations through an online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ellwood City Community Health Foundation's EIN?
Ellwood City Community Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4160006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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