Southern Alleghenies Planning and
The Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission (SAP&DC) is a regional economic and community development organization established in 1967. Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, it operates as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization serving a six-county region in central Pennsylvania: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.0M
+7.7% YoY
Revenue
$11.6M
+8.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$153K
+3.4% YoY
Expenses
$11.1M
+7.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
SAP&DC's mission is to address human resource development, encourage the creation and retention of jobs, and improve the quality of life for residents of the Alleghenies region.
Primary program areas include:
- EARN Welfare Services — Service delivery for the six-county region
- ARC PREP — Technical and capital assistance to small and medium-sized businesses
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) — Workforce development promotion across the six-county region
- Southern Alleghenies APEX Accelerator — Assists regional businesses in creating and retaining jobs through increased sales to local, state, and federal governments. Services cover 18 counties in Pennsylvania and are provided free of charge.
Grantmaking
SAP&DC functions as a regional clearinghouse for grant applications, particularly for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The organization helps local economic developers, planners, municipal officials, and nonprofit organizations seeking financial assistance for community or economic development projects.
How to Apply
. Project review requests can be submitted to the Commission's Board of Directors through the Planning and Community Development Division.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SAP&DC serves a six-county primary service area: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties in Pennsylvania.
The Southern Alleghenies APEX Accelerator extends services across 18 counties in Pennsylvania: Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Cambria, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Fulton, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, McKean, Potter, Somerset, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, and Wyoming.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (ending June 2024):
- Total Revenues: $10,736,527
- Total Expenses: $10,296,492
- Total Assets: $28,754,675
- Staff: 39 employees
Compensation (most recent filing):
- Executive Compensation: $136,078
- Other Salaries and Wages: $1,911,446
- Professional Fundraising Fees: $0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,980,846 | $28,754,675 | $27,141,842 |
| Revenue | $11,611,274 | $10,736,527 | $11,239,674 |
| Expenses | $11,100,381 | $10,296,492 | $10,874,094 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $152,628 | $147,584 | $74,558 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Steven Howsare — Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAY B CESSNA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA BURKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON S CLAPPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JR WINCK | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DEB BAUGHMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT HUNT | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAVID KESSLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH RAGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAMELA TOKAR-ICKES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HERVEY HANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN FOCHTMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIN ABEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONALD RHODES III | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT WALLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH M MCGREGOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDY BUNCH | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RICK STRAIT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN HOWSARE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $118,500 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
SAP&DC launched a new Resource Hub for Public Funding Assistance in January 2025, providing information on state and federal grant opportunities for community and economic development projects.
Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission Launches New ResourceThe organization has been involved in facilitating significant regional projects, including a $2 million grant to launch an emergency drone program in Cambria County and support for airport hangar projects in the region.
$2 million grant to launch emergency drone program in Cambria County; rescuersFrequently Asked Questions
What does Southern Alleghenies Planning and fund?
SAP&DC's mission is to address human resource development, encourage the creation and retention of jobs, and improve the quality of life for residents of the Alleghenies region. Primary program areas include: • **EARN Welfare Services** — Service delivery for the six-county region • **ARC PREP** — Technical and capital assistance to small and medium-sized businesses • **Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)** — Workforce development promotion across the six-county region • **Southern …
How do I apply for a grant from Southern Alleghenies Planning and?
SAP&DC functions as a regional clearinghouse for grant applications, particularly for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The organization helps local economic developers, planners, municipal officials, and nonprofit organizations seeking financial assistance for community or economic development projects. SAP&DC staff provide information on state and federal grant opportunities and assist with the planning and grant application process. Project review requests can be submitted to the Co…
Where does Southern Alleghenies Planning and make grants?
SAP&DC serves a six-county primary service area: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties in Pennsylvania. The Southern Alleghenies APEX Accelerator extends services across 18 counties in Pennsylvania: Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Cambria, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Fulton, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, McKean, Potter, Somerset, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, and Wyoming.
What is Southern Alleghenies Planning and's EIN?
Southern Alleghenies Planning and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1190505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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