Nason Foundation
To support & promote the health and vitality of our local community through financial support and education.
Nason Foundation at a glance
In short: Nason Foundation gave $92K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,319
- +31.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,464
- -47.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,725
- Total assets
- $6,380,139
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Nason Foundation
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Nason Foundation
AED Program
Nason Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Guidelines of Unrestricted Funds
Nason Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Healthcare Scholarship (Wayne A. Baker, RN Memorial Scholarship)
Nason Foundation
Amount
$500 - $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Nason Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southern Alleghenies EMS Council ($45K). Together the top 5 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nason Foundation gives
- Giving grew 106% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2022) to $97K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Alleghenies EMS Council Altoona, PA | Funds are used to purchase automated external defibillators ems simulation trailer. | $45,000 |
| Roaring Spring Community Library Roaring Spring, PA | Funds used for kids pantry and food pantry and hygiene project. | $18,594 |
| Friendship Fire Company Roaring Spring, PA | Funds Used for 11 Cameras. | $10,725 |
| The American Heart Association Harrisburg, PA | Sponsorship of organization's "go red for women" promoting female heart health. | $10,000 |
| Yes to Kids Roaring Spring, PA | Funds used for water safety and learn to swim. | $8,000 |
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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 | $6,380,139 | $347,981 | $266,016 | $92,319 | 5 | $177,656 |
| 2024 | $6,003,017 | $198,575 | $254,680 | $70,000 | 2 | $99,707 |
| 2023 | $5,787,523 | $122,554 | $242,236 | $95,200 | 6 | $20,021 |
| 2022 | $5,728,087 | $418,106 | $149,704 | $44,880 | 3 | $92,194 |
| 2021 | $6,135,245 | $131,407 | $169,021 | $97,012 | 9 | $41,044 |
About Nason Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nason Foundation is a public charity, based in Altoona, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $178K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nason Foundation is led by Patty McGraw, Chairperson since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patty McGraw
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clyde Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earl Springer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Cessna
Administrative Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Stoudnour
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Churbock
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Barnhart
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Claycomb
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Black
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny McCoy
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Paul
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Harmon-Garach
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas E. Mingle
Vice Chairman
1st Vice Chairman → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond C. Askey
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: D. Stephen Martz (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jen McCoy (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dan Hershberger (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 Nason Foundation
How much does Nason Foundation give each year?
Nason Foundation gave $92K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $70K across 2 grants.
What is Nason Foundation's typical grant size?
Nason Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,725, and its average grant was $18,464, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nason Foundation give grants?
Nason Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Roaring Spring, PA (3 grants).
Does Nason Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Nason Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Nason Foundation's largest grantees?
Nason Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Southern Alleghenies EMS Council ($45,000), Roaring Spring Community Library ($18,594) and Friendship Fire Company ($10,725), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nason Foundation?
Nason Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $348K.
What is Nason Foundation's EIN?
Nason Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1407194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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