Metroaction Inc
Metroaction Inc is a public charity based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and an affiliate of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. It is a nonprofit community development organization that provides small-business loans and counseling in northeastern Pennsylvania, with a mission centered on expanding entrepreneurs’ access to capital and support resources.
Metroaction Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,533,293
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $130,799
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $64,761
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $148,250
- -33.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Metroaction Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 222 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 342-7711
Website: https://metroaction.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Metroaction Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 170 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MetroAction serves businesses in Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 170 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 523 Linden Tavern DBA Backyard Ale House Scranton, PA | Lacka County Hospitality Recovery Program Grant | $25,000 |
| Akita Asian Cuisine Inc Moosic, PA | Lacka County Hospitality Recovery Program Grant | $25,000 |
| Akshar Lack Station Hospitality Scranton, PA | Lacka County Hospitality Recovery Program Grant | $25,000 |
| Alexander's Family Restaurant Mayfield, PA | Lacka County Hospitality Recovery Program Grant | $25,000 |
| ANZ Scranton LLC Scranton, PA | Lacka County Hospitality Recovery Program Grant | $25,000 |
| Av Restaurant Scranton, PA | Lacka County Hospitality Recovery Program Grant | $25,000 |
| Bar Pazzo Inc Scranton, PA | Lacka County Hospitality Recovery Program Grant | $25,000 |
| Carbondale Grand Hotel Carbondale, PA | Lacka County Hospitality Recovery Program Grant | $25,000 |
| Chears Inc Clarks Summit, PA | Lacka County Hospitality Recovery Program Grant | $25,000 |
| Chrisdon Inc Clarks Summit, PA | Lacka County Hospitality Recovery Program Grant | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,533,293 | $130,799 | $148,250 | — | — | $64,761 |
| 2024 | $6,509,234 | $155,197 | $224,026 | — | — | $54,543 |
| 2023 | $6,631,442 | $232,663 | $170,147 | — | — | $59,837 |
| 2022 | $6,601,769 | $431,419 | $196,319 | — | — | $45,946 |
| 2021 | $5,630,383 | $3,434,313 | $2,838,701 | $2,465,000 | 170 | $63,049 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MetroAction’s stated mission is to provide impact-driven lending that makes capital and support resources available to entrepreneurs in underserved markets, creating economic opportunity and stimulating job growth. Its work includes small-business lending and one-on-one counseling.
MetroAction reports that its loan products range from $1,000 to $100,000, with rates, terms, and amounts depending on the funding source. Eligible businesses must be in its nine-county service area, have fewer than 100 employees and less than $3 million in annual sales, and meet other applicant and credit criteria. The organization’s website says small-business grants are uncommon and that it will post information if grant programs become available.
Grantmaking
The IRS filing data lists zero grants for 2023, 2024, and 2025. MetroAction’s reported loan activity is distinct from grants: for fiscal year 2024–2025, it reported closing 22 loans totaling $1,426,000 and creating or retaining 219 jobs. Its website describes loans—not grants—as its small-business financing products.
The loan review committee evaluates applications based on the business plan, application, and required documents. MetroAction says the process generally takes at least 30–60 days; incomplete applications may take longer. Its listed restrictions include loans for non-business purposes, loans to nonprofit organizations, and loans for speculative real estate transactions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Joseph Bonsick, president; Raymond Ceccotti, Leigh Fennie, and Natalie O’Hara, vice presidents; Matthew Colgan, treasurer; Robert F. Durkin, secretary; Philip P. Condron, assistant secretary; Jill Valentini, assistant treasurer; and Chrissy Manuel and Marie Beggin, directors.
The organization’s website also identifies Kristine Augustine as vice president of membership and marketing, Alicia Tompkins as small business and community development specialist, and Lisa Olenick as business and community development assistant.
Metroaction Inc is led by Joseph Bonsick, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 24 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Bonsick
President
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chrissy Manuel
Director
Director → President, 2023
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Cipriani
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Bickert
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Mikitish
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Walsh
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Molfetas
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Rinaldi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Singer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Knowles
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Talia Walsh
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Fox
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nico Makuta
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Powers
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy McGrath
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Magnotta
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Beggin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Fennie
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Colgan
Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie O'Hara
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip P. Condron
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Ceccotti
Vice President
Immediate Past President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. Durkin
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Valentini
Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Alan Dakey (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Schumacher Cohen (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Timothy Maloney Esq. (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Meegan Possemato (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Allan Karaffa (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Brenda Sacco (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Patricia Gendler (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Prebich (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jack Reager (2021–2022) — President
- Former: James Kelshaw (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: John Drake (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kristin Sassi (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael J. Cummings (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Metroaction Inc
How large is Metroaction Inc?
Metroaction Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $131K.
What does Metroaction Inc fund?
MetroAction’s stated mission is to provide impact-driven lending that makes capital and support resources available to entrepreneurs in underserved markets, creating economic opportunity and stimulating job growth. Its work includes small-business lending and one-on-one counseling. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Metroaction Inc?
Metroaction Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check metroaction.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Metroaction Inc make grants?
MetroAction serves businesses in Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties in Pennsylvania.
What is Metroaction Inc's EIN?
Metroaction Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2038420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Metroaction Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/metroaction-inc-morg_84a4bc0947fe4bfba98e732df8ac9e19
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