Eureka Foundation
Eureka Foundation is a private foundation based in Waverly, Pennsylvania. Established in 1986 as a family foundation, it supports nonprofit and charitable organizations working with at-risk children and families, preserving the environment, supporting veterans, and promoting the arts in and around Lackawanna County.
Eureka Foundation at a glance
In short: Eureka Foundation gave $761K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $761,300
- +39.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +73.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,033
- -19.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,400
- Total assets
- $10,625,714
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Eureka Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 179, Waverly, PA 18471
Phone: (412) 762-2758
Website: https://eureka-foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eureka Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne ($100K). Together the top 10 received $463K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 113 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports organizations in and around Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants included recipients in Scranton, Waverly, Pittston, Wilkes-Barre, and other Pennsylvania communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eureka Foundation gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 12588% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $761K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $761K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne Scranton, PA | Dolly Parton Immagination | $100,000 |
| Chop Scranton, PA | Food for Kids, Dental | $60,000 |
| St Vladimir's Ukrainian Church Scranton, PA | Ukraine Aide, Ultrasound | $50,000 |
| Outreach Center for Community Resources Scranton, PA | Women's Reentry Program, | $50,000 |
| Friendship House Scranton, PA | Depaul School Nepa | $45,000 |
| Wvia Public Media Pittston, PA | Non-Profit Journalism, | $40,000 |
| Lackawanna County Library System Scranton, PA | Library Lecture Series and | $36,000 |
| Philharmonic Society of Nepa Wilkes-Barre, PA | Education and Outreach | $32,000 |
| Waverly Community House Waverly, PA | Hvac Project | $25,000 |
| Countryside Conservancy La Plume, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,625,714 | $427,448 | $812,500 | $761,300 | 40 | $761,307 | $377,195 | $602,297 |
| 2024 | $11,018,129 | $1,297,231 | $600,479 | $544,320 | 23 | $547,595 | $158,643 | $551,061 |
| 2023 | $10,328,721 | $5,182,422 | $541,768 | $510,077 | 28 | $510,638 | $154,230 | $369,995 |
| 2022 | $5,702,473 | $5,534,821 | $30,507 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,088 | $22,917 | $217,302 |
| 2021 | $203,664 | $54,523 | $398,505 | $388,000 | 20 | — | $50,243 | $21,933 |
| 2020 | $547,812 | $629,539 | $119,782 | $114,753 | 12 | — | $324,037 | $21,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eureka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $602K for 2025 — 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 describes its vision as supporting organizations that make a difference in the lives of at-risk children and families, contribute to environmental preservation, support veterans, and promote the arts.
Its grantees illustrate a range of charitable work. Friendship House describes its mission as serving families and children facing autism, emotional or behavioral difficulties, or trauma, as well as adults with mental illness or developmental or intellectual disabilities. Countryside Conservancy says it works to preserve natural resources for the public. The Philharmonic Society of NEPA describes its work as promoting musical arts through concerts, performances, and community outreach. Waverly Community House says it fosters educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities for individuals and families in the region.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $761,300. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $11,400. Recent giving was $544,320 across 23 grants in 2024 and $510,077 across 28 grants in 2023.
Among its largest reported 2025 grants were $100,000 to United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne for “Dolly Parton Immagination”; $60,000 to CHOP for “Food for Kids, Dental”; $50,000 to St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Church for “Ukraine Aide, Ultrasound”; and $50,000 to Outreach Center for Community Resources for its Women’s Reentry Program. Other awards included $45,000 to Friendship House for DePaul School NEPA, $40,000 to WVIA Public Media for nonprofit journalism, and $36,000 to Lackawanna County Library System for a library lecture series.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew D. Mackie III as president, James W. Reid as secretary, and Kevin E. Rogers as treasurer.
Eureka Foundation is led by Matthew D. Mackie III, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew D. Mackie III
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James W. Reid
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin E. Rogers
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dorothy Mackie (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Eureka Foundation
How much does Eureka Foundation give each year?
Eureka Foundation gave $761K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $544K across 23 grants.
What is Eureka Foundation's typical grant size?
Eureka Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,400, and its average grant was $19,033, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eureka Foundation give grants?
Eureka Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Scranton, PA (21 grants), Wilkes-Barre, PA (3 grants), Honesdale, PA (3 grants) and Clarks Summit, PA (3 grants).
Does Eureka Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 28% of Eureka Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eureka Foundation's largest grantees?
Eureka Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne ($100,000), Chop ($60,000) and St Vladimir's Ukrainian Church ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eureka Foundation?
Eureka Foundation reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $761K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $602K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eureka Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its vision as supporting organizations that make a difference in the lives of at-risk children and families, contribute to environmental preservation, support veterans, and promote the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eureka Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eureka Foundation's EIN?
Eureka Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2434268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Eureka Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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