Roy W Piper Charitable Trust
Roy W Piper Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Established as a 501(c)(3) organization and tax-exempt since June 2008, the foundation operates as an independent grantmaking entity focused on philanthropic giving in its service region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.8M
+5.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$772K
+19.3% YoY
Grant Count
72
+5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+12.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission centers on scholarship awards for qualified students, along with support for human services, public libraries, medical education, and cultural institutions.
Scholarship eligibility criteria include:
- Family combined household income below $75,000
- Cumulative "C" average or better through the first term of senior year in high school
- Preference given to students residing in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties in Wyoming
Beyond scholarships, the foundation provides funding to human services organizations, public libraries, medical colleges, and cultural centers.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Pennsylvania and Indiana, with particular emphasis on Lackawanna and Luzerne counties in Wyoming for scholarship recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $16,791,832
- Total Revenue: $1,511,212
- Total Giving: $771,719
- Total Liabilities: $1,770
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,791,832 | $15,907,952 | $15,007,609 |
| Revenue | $1,511,212 | $1,411,955 | $1,400,147 |
| Expenses | $1,311,569 | $1,175,407 | $1,870,067 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $857,556 | $729,348 | $1,357,836 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,051,894 | $890,868 | $493,081 |
| Distributable Amount | $902,863 | $810,964 | $865,564 |
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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William A. Petty is listed as a contact for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM A PETTY | MANAGER | — | $55,539 |
| THOMAS P TULANEY | TRUSTEE | — | $20,000 |
| ROBERT P BROWNING | TRUSTEE | — | $20,000 |
| RONALD KUKUCHKA | TRUSTEE | — | $20,000 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 460, Tunkhannock, PA 18657-0460
Telephone: 570-836-5454
EIN: 20-7487500
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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