Eureka Foundation
The Eureka Foundation is a private family foundation based in Waverly, Pennsylvania, established in 1986. The foundation supports non-profit and charitable organizations serving Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with a focus on at-risk children and families, environmental preservation, veteran support, and the arts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.0M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$544K
+6.7% YoY
Grant Count
23
-17.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+29.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's vision centers on supporting charitable organizations that make a difference in the lives of:
- At-risk children and at-risk families
- Environmental preservation
- Veterans
- Arts promotion
All grantmaking is focused in and around Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $500 to $125,000.
How to Apply
** The foundation operates on a preselected basis and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with particular emphasis on the Scranton area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $11,018,129
- Total Giving: $544,320
- Total Revenues: $1,297,231
- Total Expenses: $600,479
- Investment Income and Dividends: $208,272
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,018,129 | $10,328,721 | $5,702,473 |
| Revenue | $1,297,231 | $5,182,422 | $5,534,821 |
| Expenses | $600,479 | $541,768 | $30,507 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $547,595 | $510,638 | $6,088 |
| Net Investment Income | $158,643 | $154,230 | $22,917 |
| Distributable Amount | $551,061 | $369,995 | $217,302 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's governance includes board members, though specific leadership titles and current officer information are not detailed in available sources.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW D MACKIE III | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JAMES W REID | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KEVIN E ROGERS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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