Harry Plankenhorn Foundation Inc
The Harry Plankenhorn Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Established in 1958 and chartered to serve Lycoming County, the foundation has operated for more than 60 years as what it describes as "Lycoming County's quiet foundation." The organization was created to honor Harry Plankenhorn's personal commitment to charitable giving, particularly toward those in need.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.9M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$347K
+2.1% YoY
Grant Count
19
+35.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-24.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's charter directs support toward:
- Vision impaired individuals of Lycoming County (primary focus)
- Youth in the community
- Needy populations served by local nonprofits
- Capital improvement projects for qualified 501(c)(3) organizations
The foundation's guiding philosophy is reflected in Harry Plankenhorn's personal theme: "Charity to all."
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation exclusively serves Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. All supported organizations must serve only the residents of this county.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $6,940,143 (2024)
Total Giving: $346,824 (2024)
Revenue: $348,826 (2023)
Expenses: $378,000 (2023)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)
Tax-Exempt Status: Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since December 1961
EIN: 24-6023579
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,940,143 | $6,697,735 | $6,726,574 |
| Revenue | $631,448 | $348,826 | $268,926 |
| Expenses | $389,040 | $377,665 | $471,529 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $351,332 | $342,505 | $427,808 |
| Net Investment Income | $598,372 | $318,154 | $237,565 |
| Distributable Amount | $375,333 | $353,452 | $376,788 |
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
88 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
Historical board members from the 1960s included:
- Gus Plankenhorn, President
- Lester L. Greevy, Vice President
- James H. Smith, Secretary
- Abram M. Snyder, Treasurer
- Otto Schweikle, Chairman Emergency Aid Committee
- E. Earl Miller, Board Member
- Dr. Edward N. Moser, President Church Council
- Odell Zechman, Pastor of Immanuel Church
- John J.D. Deemer, Board Member
- Richard G. Lowe, Chairman Investment Committee
- Judge Charles F. Greevy, Chairman of Welfare Committee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES F GREEVY III | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| RACHELLE ABBOTT | SECRETARY | — | — |
| MARK A HUFFMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANDY GERRITY | TREASURER | — | — |
| J MICHAEL WILEY | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| REVEREND BRADLEY WALMER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CAROLE J SMITH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SANDY SPENCER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ELIZABETH BUTTERFIELD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CHARLES F GREEVY IV EDD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RICK ARMSTEAD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| NICOYA FREY CATINO | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MIKE MANEVAL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 202 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Email: HarryPlankenhornFND@Gmail.com
Phone: 570-419-1607
Website: harryplankenhornfoundation.org
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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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