George Junior Republic
To help at risk youth become successful, well adjusted adults, capable of achieving a higher degree of citizenship and a better understanding of responsibility to society, family, and self.
George Junior Republic at a glance
In short: George Junior Republic gave $11.0M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $3.7M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,989,264
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $3,663,088
- Median grant
- $1,267,001
- Total assets
- $112,354,935
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George Junior Republic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania ($9.7M). Together the top 3 received $11.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $11.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania Grove City, PA | Support to Affiliates | $9,703,615 |
| Preventative Aftercare Inc Grove City, PA | Support to Affiliates | $1,267,001 |
| George Junior Republic in Indiana Grove City, PA | Support to Affiliates | $18,648 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,354,935 | $8,325,622 | $11,920,344 | $10,989,264 | 3 | $5,767,975 |
| 2024 | $107,587,252 | $4,252,500 | $1,302,541 | — | — | $4,123,562 |
| 2023 | $100,554,582 | $2,874,552 | $998,568 | — | — | $2,695,679 |
| 2022 | $97,854,486 | $12,867,646 | $1,174,412 | — | — | $12,422,982 |
| 2021 | $122,071,493 | $28,808,916 | $1,267,535 | — | — | $28,656,845 |
About George Junior Republic
Based on IRS filings
George Junior Republic is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grove City, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $112.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $11.0M. Net investment income was $5.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Junior Republic is led by Nathan Gressel, CEO on every filing since 2021; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nathan Gressel
CEO
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
$74K (2021) → $29K (2025)
Megan Troxell
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda K. McBride Esq.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy E. Bellhouse
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ferrara
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael E. Clancey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip W. Gasiewicz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard R. Stevenson
Director
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Synowiec
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Taylor
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gayle M. Young
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward T. Berti
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Savo
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$18K (2025)
James P. Epstein Esq.
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger K. Towle
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Michelle Gerwick (2021–2025) — Former CFO · Filing note: Until 623
- Former: Brenda L. McNulty (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Gerald Savo Eff (2024) — CFO
- Former: Susan M. Cyphert (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen L. Palmer (2021) — Director
- Former: Robert C. Barry Jr. (2021) — Director
- Former: Susan Boland (2021) — Development Director
- Former: The Honorable Maurice B. Cohill Jr. (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $152K, to Michelle Gerwick (Former CFO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George Junior Republic
How much does George Junior Republic give each year?
George Junior Republic gave $11.0M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is George Junior Republic's typical grant size?
George Junior Republic's median grant in 2025 was $1,267,001, and its average grant was $3,663,088, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does George Junior Republic give grants?
George Junior Republic gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grove City, PA (3 grants).
Does George Junior Republic give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on George Junior Republic's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support to Affiliates" (3 grants).
How large is George Junior Republic?
George Junior Republic reported $112.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What is George Junior Republic?
George Junior Republic is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grove City, PA. It holds $112.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is George Junior Republic's EIN?
George Junior Republic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1536204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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