Fetherston Foundation
Fetherston Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Northumberland, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $48K.
Fetherston Foundation at a glance
In short: Fetherston Foundation gave $48K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $48K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $48,000
- -15.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $48,000
- -15.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $48,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Fetherston Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Packwood House Museum ($48K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fetherston Foundation gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2019) to $57K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Packwood House Museum Lewisburg, PA | Provide for Museum Operations | $48,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $86,998 | $112,882 | $48,000 | 1 | $52,630 | — |
| 2021 | $935,621 | $67,705 | $104,409 | $57,000 | 1 | $77,324 | $7,990 |
| 2020 | $972,669 | $38,566 | $73,590 | $40,200 | 1 | — | $24,763 |
| 2019 | $1,008,035 | $110,813 | $74,165 | $38,300 | 1 | — | $17,119 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fetherston Foundation's 2022 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
The Northumberland National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$10K (2019) → $8K (2022)
James Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Hornberger
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia A. Kessler
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $8K, to The Northumberland National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fetherston Foundation
How much does Fetherston Foundation give each year?
Fetherston Foundation gave $48K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $57K across 1 grant.
What is Fetherston Foundation?
Fetherston Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Northumberland, PA.
Where does Fetherston Foundation operate?
Fetherston Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Fetherston Foundation's EIN?
Fetherston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1899347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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