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Pennsylvania Association

Grantmaker Harrisburg, PA EIN: 23-1396837 Website

To prevent unnecessary blindness and promoting the physical, social and economic self-sufficiency for the commonwealth's blind and visually impaired population. The association functions as an executive office for a network of 26 member agencies to expand the association into 66 counties of the commonwealth

Key facts about Pennsylvania Association

In short: Pennsylvania Association gave $4.5M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $4.5M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
23-1396837
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$4,508,917
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$4,508,917
Median grant
$4,508,917
Total assets
$6,588,426
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$6.6M

+5.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.5M

+9.1% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4.5M

+9.1% YoY

How Pennsylvania Association gives

  • Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Pennsylvania Association

Based on IRS filings

Pennsylvania Association is a nonprofit organization, based in Harrisburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.5M. Net investment income was $201K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

HarrisburgMcveytown

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M2 grants20202 grants20211 grants20221 grants20231 grants20241 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2021) to $4.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $4.5M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Pa Department of Human Service: $4.5MPa Department of Human Service$4.5M

The largest 2025 recipient was Pa Department of Human Service ($4.5M).

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M5$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pa Department of Human Service Harrisburg, PAVision Impairment$4,508,917

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$6,588,426$6,262,432$5,328,979
Revenue$5,253,237$4,780,708$4,161,511
Expenses$5,088,824$4,581,906$4,103,293
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$200,560$138,950$111,931
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Pennsylvania Association is led by Laurie Staph, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 34 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Laurie Staph

    Chair

    Treasurer → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel Zalewski

    Executive Di

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    $13K (2020) → $88K (2025)

  • Krysta Carson

    Vice Chair

    Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Moore

    Board Member

    Treasurer → Board Member, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lori Lesante

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dennis Steiner

    Board Member

    Treasurer → Board Member, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shelly A. Stroble

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Abby Dively

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Grissom

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Catherine Nold

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christine Hunsinger

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Deborah A. Donahue

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dennis Zehner

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erika Petach

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Frances Mary D'andrea

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Bindernagel

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jonathan Cunningham

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kim Zimmer

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Megan Luisi

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nancy Morris

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sara Peperno

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tara Bosserman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tim Miller

    Treasurer

    Board Member → Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tina Walters

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cheryl Cuddy

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Kenny

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Ann Iezzi

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Feldman

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anne-Marie Hyer

    Past Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anthony Joshua

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lori Peters

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rachel Gallager

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robin Wingard

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Terry Lukes

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (22)
  • Former: Anne Marie Hyer (2020–2024) — Chair
  • Former: Teresa Lukes (2020–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Lori Schermerhorn (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Anthony Johnson (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Daniel Wesley (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Danette Blank (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Brian Patchett (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Mary Lou Wascavich (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Monica Jones (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Carrie Amann (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Cynthia L. Ingraham EdD (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Donna McGrath RN (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: John Horst (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Melanie Brown (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Scott A. Caulfield Esq. (2020–2022) — Chair
  • Former: Vincent M. Loose (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Joann Ellenberger (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Priscilla Earhart (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: John McInernney (2020–2021) — Interim President
  • Former: Douglas Yingling (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Linda K. Shumaker RN (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Vacant (2020) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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

Daniel Zalewski — Executive Di: $88KDaniel ZalewskiExecutive Di$88K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $88K, to Daniel Zalewski (Executive Di).

Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Association

How much does Pennsylvania Association give each year?

Pennsylvania Association gave $4.5M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $4.1M across 1 grant.

How large is Pennsylvania Association?

Pennsylvania Association reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.

Where does Pennsylvania Association operate?

Pennsylvania Association has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.

What is Pennsylvania Association's EIN?

Pennsylvania Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1396837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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