Nittany Grotto
Nittany Grotto is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in State College, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it made $779 in qualifying distributions.
Nittany Grotto at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,227
- +39.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,498
- +266.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $779
- +5093.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,388
- +55.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,227 | $2,498 | $1,388 | $779 |
| 2023 | $3,036 | $681 | $894 | $15 |
| 2022 | $3,249 | $2,106 | $728 | $682 |
| 2021 | $1,871 | $402 | $921 | $677 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nittany Grotto is led by Eric Hill, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Hill
President
Member at Large → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Winter
Treasurer
Vice President → Secretary-Treasurer, 2022
Secretary-Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devin Moore
Member at Large
Director at Large → Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Pelkey
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia McAllister
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aaron Clair (2021–2022) — Director at Large
- Former: Dwight Kempf (2021–2022) — Director at Large
- Former: Harrison Cassady (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Nittany Grotto
How large is Nittany Grotto?
Nittany Grotto reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is Nittany Grotto?
Nittany Grotto is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in State College, PA. It holds $4K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Nittany Grotto's EIN?
Nittany Grotto's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2319930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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