Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr
Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Slatington, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $282K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $16K.
Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr gave $16K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,300
- +35.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,260
- +35.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $281,891
- -0.5% 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.
Who Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Slatington Public Library ($5K). Together the top 5 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $17K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Slatington Public Library Slatington, PA | General | $5,300 |
| Northern Lehigh Swimming Pool Slatington, PA | General Operation | $4,000 |
| Northern Lehigh Recreation Authorit Slatington, PA | General | $3,000 |
| Springside Sportsman Club Slatington, PA | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Lehigh Gap Nature Center Slatington, PA | General | $1,500 |
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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 | $281,891 | $17,047 | $18,328 | $16,300 | 5 | $16,300 | $15,819 | $16,865 |
| 2024 | $283,172 | $16,807 | $13,539 | $12,000 | 5 | $12,000 | $16,018 | $15,737 |
| 2023 | $279,904 | $12,714 | $21,997 | $17,400 | 5 | $17,400 | $8,817 | $13,714 |
| 2022 | $289,187 | $-2,106 | $21,593 | $16,453 | 5 | $16,453 | $2,937 | $14,565 |
| 2021 | $312,886 | $24,992 | $56,938 | $14,290 | 5 | $14,290 | $24,433 | $16,453 |
| 2020 | $344,832 | $42,773 | $15,513 | $14,454 | 6 | — | $7,432 | $14,290 |
| 2019 | $317,572 | $15,717 | $22,001 | $14,259 | 6 | — | $15,434 | $14,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra Barhight
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Fedorcha
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Waldron
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lloyd Hopkins (2019–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr
How much does Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr give each year?
Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr gave $16K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 5 grants.
What is Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,260, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr give grants?
Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr 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 Slatington, PA (5 grants).
Does Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Slatington Public Library ($5,300), Northern Lehigh Swimming Pool ($4,000) and Northern Lehigh Recreation Authorit ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr?
Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr reported $282K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr's EIN?
Henry L Mickley and Mabel S Fravel Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6855705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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