Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation (PAHWF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2003 following the sale of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center to Community Health Systems, the organization has evolved from a private health conversion foundation into a public community foundation as of 2023. In July 2025, the foundation unveiled a new identity as Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) to reflect its expanded geographic and programmatic scope.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$74.3M
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
-12.9% YoY
Grant Count
72
+10.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-21.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to enhance the health and wellness of area residents by providing education, funding, and programs that motivate people to adopt healthy lifestyles. As of 2023, the organization broadened its mission to address equity across education, economic opportunity, and health.
Primary funding priorities include:
- Funding programs and solutions for long-term improvement in healthy behaviors
- Promoting healthy living through nutrition, activities, and programs in public and private schools to reduce obesity and encourage healthy living
- Improving parks, programming, and the built environment to increase access and physical activity
- Creating and promoting social networks involving healthy living
- Funding programs for physical health and emotional well-being
- Funding learning opportunities and strategic planning to strengthen nonprofits
Grantmaking
The foundation offers multiple grant programs including Capacity Building Awards and System Reform Awards.
Grant Range
s & Activity:**
Review Cycle
vary based on fall and spring grant rounds
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves residents within a 10-mile radius of Pottstown. As of the 2025 rebranding, the expanded service area includes western Montgomery, northern Chester, and eastern Berks counties in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $74,283,504
- Total revenues: $6,465,213
- Total expenses: $5,152,276
- Total giving: $2,461,298
- Staff: 11 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $74,283,504 | $71,450,883 | $70,931,339 |
| Revenue | $6,465,213 | $4,445,584 | $4,553,029 |
| Expenses | $5,152,276 | $5,440,734 | $5,607,356 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,342,461 | $4,832,741 | $4,486,091 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,532,385 | $3,657,756 | $3,693,817 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,441,619 | $3,407,205 | $4,078,399 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pottstown Area Health and Wellness
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David W. Kraybill — President of the Foundation
The foundation maintains a diverse Board of Directors with knowledge of the tri-county region.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID KRAYBILL | PRESIDENT | 40 | $288,182 |
| ADAM CONISH | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| SONIA FRECON | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| LORI REINHART MUSSON | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JEFFREY SPARAGANA | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ARTHUR GREEN | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| FRANCES HEFFNER | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MATTHEW HOWALD | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| CARL LANDIS | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| NANCY MILLER | CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| JOHN BUCKLEY | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JOSE FERNANDEZ | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| WILLIAM TADDONIO | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| AMY L SCONDRA | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| FRANK STRUNK | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JAMIE PARRIS ED D | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| LORI LORANT-TOBIAS DO | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| D SCOTT DETAR | MEMBER | 5 | — |
| LINDA FLEDERBACH | MEMBER | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**July 2025:** The foundation unveiled its new identity as Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) during Pottstown's GoFourth Parade and Community Day festivities, marking its evolution from a private health conversion foundation to a public community foundation.
Organizations receive HealthSpark grant funds for housing, community needs**Notable Accomplishments:**
Opening of Community Health & Dental Care (a Federally Qualified Health Center) in 2008
Organizations receive HealthSpark grant funds for housing, community needsCircuit Rider program that awarded more than $1.7 million for 30+ park projects
Walk & Bike Pottstown Project
Funding of a 1.8-mile section of the Schuylkill River Trail in 2006
**Collaborative Initiatives:**
The foundation collaborates with existing networks and groups including Pottstown Early Action for Kindergarten Readiness (PEAK), TriCounty Health Council, TriCounty Community Network, MOSAIC Community Land Trust, and Building a Better Boyertown.
Organizations receive HealthSpark grant funds for housing, community needsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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