Joseph and Erma Paglianite
Joseph and Erma Paglianite is a private foundation based in Kingston, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it reported giving $300,000 through 37 grants to charitable organizations.
Joseph and Erma Paglianite at a glance
In short: Joseph and Erma Paglianite gave $300K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,108
- +175.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $1,354,857
- -18.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 37, 2025)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph and Erma Paglianite
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 575 Pierce St 400, Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: (570) 288-6464
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph and Erma Paglianite funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Misericordia University ($225K). Together the top 10 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 170 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that Pennsylvania received 100% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph and Erma Paglianite open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 37 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $800 repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 852% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 428% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $300K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia University Dallas, PA | Donation | $225,000 |
| Dallas Rotary Dallas, PA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Harveys Lake Fire & Ambulance Harveys Lake, PA | Donation | $6,000 |
| Luzerne Cty Child Advocacy Center Wilkes-Barre, PA | Donation | $5,700 |
| Geisinger Health Foundation Danville, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Luzerne County Special Olympics Shavertown, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Cori's Place Wilkes-Barre, PA | Donation | $4,800 |
| The Lehman Sanctuary Shavertown, PA | Donation | $4,000 |
| Peggy's Pathway Scranton, PA | Donation | $3,700 |
| Brighter Journeys Kingston, PA | Donation | $3,500 |
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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 | $1,354,857 | $40,662 | $338,297 | $300,000 | 37 | $310,473 | $36,943 | $72,593 |
| 2024 | $1,652,492 | $720,916 | $132,944 | $100,000 | 34 | $107,315 | $116,163 | $51,794 |
| 2023 | $1,064,520 | $80,151 | $67,617 | $40,000 | 31 | $47,537 | $71,966 | $48,916 |
| 2022 | $1,051,986 | $33,894 | $65,632 | $31,500 | 31 | $47,856 | $40,162 | $50,074 |
| 2021 | $1,083,724 | $246,205 | $154,275 | $125,000 | 37 | $138,115 | $236,345 | $56,295 |
| 2020 | $991,794 | $80,826 | $78,403 | $57,500 | 39 | — | $72,892 | $53,290 |
| 2019 | $989,371 | $64,227 | $111,600 | $91,500 | 43 | — | $56,426 | $55,013 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph and Erma Paglianite reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations with varied missions. For example, Misericordia University describes itself as a Catholic liberal arts institution that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for persons. Cori’s Place says it helps people with disabilities through educational and recreational activities, while Brighter Journeys describes its work as supporting parents of children with special needs and providing necessary items to families who cannot afford them.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions that include meeting campers’ and families’ needs (Camp Orchard Hill), preserving land and promoting conservation-minded education (The Lands at Hillside Farms), supporting veterans and first responders (Patriots Cove), and providing beds to children in need (Sleep in Heavenly Peace).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $300,000. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $225,000, with a median of $1,200. The largest awards included $225,000 to Misericordia University, $10,000 to Dallas Rotary, $6,000 to Harveys Lake Fire & Ambulance, and $5,700 to Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Geisinger Health Foundation and Luzerne County Special Olympics, and $4,800 to Cori’s Place.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Armand Mascioli as president, James F Clemente as treasurer, and Joanna Williamson as secretary. Directors listed are Stephen N Clemente, Gregory Mascioli, Frank Pagliante, and Megan Mastoff.
Joseph and Erma Paglianite is led by Armand Mascioli, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Armand Mascioli
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$550 (2019) → $2K (2025)
Gregory Mascioli
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$550 (2019) → $2K (2025)
Stephen N. Clemente
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$550 (2019) → $2K (2025)
Frank Pagliante
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Megan Mastroff
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$500 (2022) → $2K (2025)
James F. Clemente
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$550 (2019) → $2K (2025)
Joanna Williamson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$250 (2019) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Joseph A. Paglianite (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Frank Paglinite (2021) — Director
- Former: Erma Paglianite (2019–2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Armand Mascioli (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joseph and Erma Paglianite
How much does Joseph and Erma Paglianite give each year?
Joseph and Erma Paglianite gave $300K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 34 grants.
What is Joseph and Erma Paglianite's typical grant size?
Joseph and Erma Paglianite's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $8,108, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph and Erma Paglianite that year got $4K on average.
Where does Joseph and Erma Paglianite give grants?
Joseph and Erma Paglianite 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 Dallas, PA (9 grants), Wilkes-Barre, PA (9 grants), Kingston, PA (3 grants) and Shavertown, PA (2 grants).
Does Joseph and Erma Paglianite give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph and Erma Paglianite's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (37 grants).
Who are Joseph and Erma Paglianite's largest grantees?
Joseph and Erma Paglianite's largest 2025 grantees include Misericordia University ($225,000), Dallas Rotary ($10,000) and Harveys Lake Fire & Ambulance ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph and Erma Paglianite?
Joseph and Erma Paglianite reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph and Erma Paglianite fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations with varied missions. For example, Misericordia University describes itself as a Catholic liberal arts institution that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for persons. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph and Erma Paglianite?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph and Erma Paglianite's EIN?
Joseph and Erma Paglianite's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5582716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Joseph and Erma Paglianite accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 18, 2024)
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