Indiana County Head Start Inc
Provide early child development to disadvantaged children
Indiana County Head Start Inc at a glance
In short: Indiana County Head Start Inc gave $237K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $119K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $237,105
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- Average grant
- $118,553
- Median grant
- $118,553
- Total assets
- $356,199
- -88.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Indiana County Head Start Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Indiana County Community Action ($119K). Together the top 2 received $237K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana County Community Action Indiana, PA | Operating Support | $118,553 |
| Chevy Chase Community Center Indiana, PA | Operating Support | $118,552 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $356,199 | $-971,901 | $1,584,241 | $237,105 | 2 | $-2,211,145 |
| 2025 | $3,102,828 | $4,871,139 | $4,909,099 | — | — | $3,554 |
| 2024 | $3,085,898 | $4,776,102 | $4,870,242 | — | — | $4,006 |
| 2023 | $3,183,129 | $4,617,006 | $4,369,005 | — | — | $10,415 |
| 2022 | $3,095,791 | $4,299,147 | $4,135,276 | — | — | $135 |
| 2021 | $2,964,028 | $4,081,786 | $4,011,660 | — | — | $111 |
| 2020 | $2,838,472 | $3,785,664 | $3,627,115 | — | — | $-3,041 |
About Indiana County Head Start Inc
Based on IRS filings
Indiana County Head Start Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Indiana, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $356K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $237K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Indiana County Head Start Inc is led by Jessica Dinger, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jessica Dinger
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $86K (2026)
Tae Ayers
Chairperson
Board Member → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Pearce
Fiscal Manag
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $55K (2026)
Brad Holuta
Vice Chairperson
Chairperson → Vice Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carey Sabo
Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Rupert
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pividori
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane Chakot
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Cavalancia
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Snyder
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tori Hanig
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariha Shields
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Dussault
Board Member
On filings since 2025
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Irene Mergen (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Abbey-Baker (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nicholas Onuscheck (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $86K, to Jessica Dinger (Exec Directo). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Indiana County Head Start Inc
How much does Indiana County Head Start Inc give each year?
Indiana County Head Start Inc gave $237K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Indiana County Head Start Inc?
Indiana County Head Start Inc reported $356K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
What is Indiana County Head Start Inc?
Indiana County Head Start Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Indiana, PA. It holds $356K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Indiana County Head Start Inc operate?
Indiana County Head Start Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Indiana County Head Start Inc's EIN?
Indiana County Head Start Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1242537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
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