Horace B Packer Foundation Inc
The Horace B Packer Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Incorporated in 1951, the foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization serving the local community. The foundation has limited paid staffing and operates with a volunteer board of directors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$213K
+17.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$185K
-32.4% YoY
Grant Count
29
-9.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-25.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to improve the quality of life by providing grants for various projects and services. Primary funding areas include:
- Services benefiting youth in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
- Educational institutions providing scholarships to students residing in Tioga County
- Community improvement projects including infrastructure repair and restoration
- Support for local charitable organizations addressing homelessness, healthcare, and community needs
Grantmaking
The foundation made 29 grants in its most recent fiscal year, with a median grant size of $4,000 and a range from $500 to $25,000.
Grant Range
of $4,000 and a range from $500 to $25,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses exclusively on Tioga County, Pennsylvania, with particular emphasis on the Wellsboro area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $212,981
- Total Revenues: $229,237
- Total Expenses: $191,173
- Total Giving: $273,361
Prior Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $181,777
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $212,981 | $181,777 | $215,498 |
| Revenue | $229,237 | $246,633 | $264,335 |
| Expenses | $191,173 | $280,354 | $276,649 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $190,330 | $278,642 | $274,953 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,402 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,149 | $495 | $1,518 |
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
138 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 is governed by a volunteer board of directors:
- John Kenyon (President)
- Brian Tevlin (Vice President)
- Jeffrey A Fetzer (Director)
- Brian S Duff (Director)
- Lori Hamblin (Director)
- Holly Irwin (Director)
All board members serve on a volunteer basis with no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN TEVLIN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY A FETZER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN S DUFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN KENYON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LORI HAMBLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HOLLY IRWIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 732 Wellsboro, PA 16901-0732
Telephone: 570-723-1470
EIN: 23-6390932
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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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