Symmco Foundation
Symmco Foundation is a private foundation based in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including libraries, schools and universities, food assistance providers, and community organizations.
Symmco Foundation at a glance
In short: Symmco Foundation gave $157K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,906
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,061
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,272,613
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Symmco Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact John Bean. The filing says to submit any legible form that includes a name and address; it lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Anytime.
- Deadline
- Anytime.
- Contact
Application contact: John Bean
Mailing address: South Park Street, Sykesville, PA 15865
Phone: (814) 894-2461
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Symmco Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sykesville Public Library ($24K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 8% to Tennessee, 2% to Ohio, and 2% to Virginia. Pennsylvania recipients included organizations in DuBois, Punxsutawney, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How Symmco Foundation gives
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 318% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $182K (2023). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sykesville Public Library Sykesville, PA | Donation | $24,000 |
| DuBois Area Catholic Sch DuBois, PA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Various recipients of AED Devices Brentwood, TN | Donation | $10,406 |
| Penn State DuBois Univ DuBois, PA | Donation | $10,000 |
| DuBois Area United Way DuBois, PA | Donation | $8,000 |
| SS Cosmas Damian Food Prgm Punxsutawney, PA | Donation | $6,500 |
| Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA | Donation | $6,000 |
| Penn State University University Park, PA | Donation | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army Punxsutawney, PA | Donation | $5,500 |
| Salvation Army DuBois, PA | Donation | $5,500 |
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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 | $2,272,613 | $304,161 | $202,497 | $156,906 | 31 | $172,690 | $288,377 | $145,946 |
| 2024 | $2,168,653 | $62,180 | $174,425 | $140,700 | 29 | $157,301 | $50,257 | $148,334 |
| 2023 | $2,278,531 | $63,982 | $223,341 | $182,000 | 25 | $193,124 | $48,740 | $139,752 |
| 2022 | $2,439,554 | $216,739 | $72,829 | $37,500 | 6 | $53,769 | $199,720 | $142,874 |
| 2021 | $2,297,939 | $329,890 | $147,924 | $97,425 | 18 | $115,473 | $311,843 | $148,694 |
| 2020 | $2,120,865 | $173,597 | $144,233 | $107,995 | 21 | — | $156,574 | $116,156 |
| 2019 | $2,085,252 | $-51,523 | $141,250 | $108,625 | 17 | — | $31,942 | $122,419 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Symmco Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant recipients show support for a range of organizations. Sykesville Public Library describes its mission as providing library services to residents of Sykesville Borough and Henderson Township. DuBois Area Food Pantry says it provides food and nonfood assistance to individuals. Several education recipients also describe their own missions: Geneva College calls itself a Christ-centered academic community, while the University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university serving its region, state, and nation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $156,906. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $24,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest were $24,000 to Sykesville Public Library, $20,000 to DuBois Area Catholic Sch, $10,406 to various recipients of AED devices, $10,000 to Penn State DuBois Univ, and $8,000 to DuBois Area United Way. The listed purposes were donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John W Bean and Frank Roberts as trustees.
Symmco Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John W Bean
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Frank Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Curtis (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to John W Bean (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Symmco Foundation
How much does Symmco Foundation give each year?
Symmco Foundation gave $157K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 29 grants.
What is Symmco Foundation's typical grant size?
Symmco Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,061, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Symmco Foundation give grants?
Symmco Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dubois, PA (10 grants), Punxsutawney, PA (8 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Symmco Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Symmco Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (31 grants).
Who are Symmco Foundation's largest grantees?
Symmco Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sykesville Public Library ($24,000), DuBois Area Catholic Sch ($20,000) and Salvation Army ($11,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Symmco Foundation?
Symmco Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Symmco Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant recipients show support for a range of organizations. Sykesville Public Library describes its mission as providing library services to residents of Sykesville Borough and Henderson Township. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Symmco Foundation?
Contact John Bean. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Symmco Foundation's EIN?
Symmco Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1480507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Symmco Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/symmco-foundation-morg_7ca8b37e91cb486bb41467bcbcd34768
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