Peoples Security Charitable Foundation
Peoples Security Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It supports programs in health, education, scientific and literary fields, social welfare, and the overall protection of children and youth.
Peoples Security Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Peoples Security Charitable Foundation gave $102K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 63% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,466
- -49.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,404
- -33.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $115,415
- +11.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (10 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% 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 Peoples Security Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a completed standard application with copies of financial statements, proposed program budgets, the organization’s total current-year budget, the number of full-time and part-time staff, IRS verification of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and a list of board members. The foundation generally does not contribute to general operating expenses.
- Contact
Application contact: Joan Rotondaro
Mailing address: 150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 346-7741
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peoples Security Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lackawanna College ($60K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 77 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 2% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peoples Security Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 16 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2020) to $203K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna College Scranton, PA | Donation | $60,000 |
| Aclamo Norristown, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bethel Ame Church Scranton, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Howard Gardner School Scranton, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Innovation Arts Academy Catasauqua, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries Scranton, PA | Donation | $3,966 |
| Providence Pregnancy Center Scranton, PA | Donation | $3,500 |
| Center for Humanistic Change Bethlehem, PA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Endless Mountains Habitat for Humanity Tunkhannock, PA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Greater Easton Development Partnership Easton, PA | Donation | $2,500 |
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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 | $115,415 | $114,433 | $102,617 | $102,466 | 16 | $102,466 | $70 | $6,597 |
| 2024 | $103,599 | $127,489 | $203,151 | $203,000 | 21 | $203,000 | $89 | $8,701 |
| 2023 | $179,261 | $137,955 | $115,151 | $115,000 | 18 | $115,000 | $101 | $9,807 |
| 2022 | $156,457 | $119,547 | $64,972 | $64,333 | 13 | $64,333 | $71 | $6,626 |
| 2021 | $101,882 | $103,476 | $43,348 | $43,333 | 9 | $43,333 | $42 | $4,076 |
| 2020 | $41,754 | $9,753 | $42,941 | $42,834 | 9 | — | $28 | $2,652 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peoples Security Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K 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
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists health, education, scientific and literary programs, social welfare, and the overall protection of children and youth as areas of interest. It generally does not contribute to general operating expenses.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it has supported. ACLAMO describes its work as providing educational programs, social services, and access to health and wellness programs. The Center for Humanistic Change says it gives people, especially youth, knowledge and tools to make better-informed and more positive life choices. Providence Pregnancy Center says it serves pregnant women and their children with support and material resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $102,466 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest grant was $60,000 to Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Other notable awards included $5,000 each to ACLAMO, Bethel AME Church, Howard Gardner School, and Innovation Arts Academy; $3,966 to Goodwill Industries; and $3,500 to Providence Pregnancy Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William J. Calpin Jr., Joseph Ferretti, and Jeffrey A. Drobins as trustees.
Peoples Security Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William J. Calpin Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Drobins
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Ferretti
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Thomas P. Tulaney (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Debra E. Adams (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Joan Rotondaro (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Peoples Security Charitable Foundation
How much does Peoples Security Charitable Foundation give each year?
Peoples Security Charitable Foundation gave $102K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $203K across 21 grants.
What is Peoples Security Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Peoples Security Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,404, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peoples Security Charitable Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Peoples Security Charitable Foundation give grants?
Peoples Security Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Scranton, PA (5 grants).
Does Peoples Security Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Peoples Security Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (16 grants).
Who are Peoples Security Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Peoples Security Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lackawanna College ($60,000), Aclamo ($5,000) and Bethel Ame Church ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peoples Security Charitable Foundation?
Peoples Security Charitable Foundation reported $115K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peoples Security Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists health, education, scientific and literary programs, social welfare, and the overall protection of children and youth as areas of interest. It generally does not contribute to general operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peoples Security Charitable Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peoples Security Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Peoples Security Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1886434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Peoples Security Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/peoples-security-charitable-foundation-morg_90269e9f032142f3ba3870bf36a714e8
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