The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn
The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn is a private foundation based in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. It provides funding to 501(c)(3) approved nonprofit organizations for education, healthcare, strategic regional and local needs, the environment, and projects of strategic interest to the region.
The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn at a glance
In short: The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn gave $6.8M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6.8M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,824,104
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,824,104
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,824,104
- Total assets
- $90,351,892
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website also provides a grant application form and instructions for completing it, including submission of the organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter and organizational information. The website says a cover letter may accompany the application and must not exceed two pages. It describes review steps that may include requests for additional information and a site visit.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 894, Sunbury, PA 17801
Phone: (570) 286-1582
Website: https://1994charlesbdegensteinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn
Who The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 128 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The foundation’s website identifies strategic regional and local needs and projects of strategic interest to the region as funding areas but does not specify a geographic boundary.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2021) to $7.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Organizations Statement, PA | See Attached | $6,824,104 |
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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 | $90,351,892 | $5,966,340 | $7,561,209 | $6,824,104 | 1 | $7,177,557 | $5,224,913 | $5,615,283 |
| 2024 | $91,709,330 | $4,139,679 | $7,631,919 | $6,974,703 | 1 | $7,278,650 | $3,399,868 | $5,328,602 |
| 2023 | $94,636,020 | $1,301,450 | $5,374,487 | $4,666,237 | 1 | $4,917,696 | $2,150,854 | $5,020,978 |
| 2022 | $99,082,259 | $5,598,293 | $7,754,461 | $6,772,400 | 1 | $7,020,571 | $4,877,267 | $5,781,807 |
| 2021 | $102,737,018 | $19,979,542 | $4,901,477 | $3,490,763 | 124 | — | $19,246,300 | $5,207,940 |
| 2020 | $87,070,383 | $7,640,944 | $4,902,868 | $3,977,000 | 57 | — | $6,999,485 | $4,703,832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn reported a distributable amount of $5.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website does not state a separate mission. It lists educational programs and services, healthcare programs and services, strategic regional and local needs and the environment, and Foundation-initiated projects of strategic interest to the region as funding areas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $6,824,104. The filing lists the recipient as “Various Organizations (Statement)” in Pennsylvania, with the purpose “See attached”; it does not identify individual recipients or provide further grant details. The single reported grant was also $6,974,703 in 2024 and $4,666,237 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brianna Apfelbaum Kula, Benjamin Apfelbaum, and BNY Mellon NA as co-trustees. It also lists Malcolm Derk and Nancy Lawton-Kluck as committee members.
The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin Apfelbaum
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Brianna Apfelbaum Kula
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
BNY Mellon NA
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$506K (2022) → $522K (2025)
Malcolm Derk
Committee Me
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Lawton-Kluck
Committee Me
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: BNY Mellon N A (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Brianna Apfelbaum (2020) — Co-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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $522K, to BNY Mellon NA (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn
How much does The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn give each year?
The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn gave $6.8M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7.0M across 1 grant.
How large is The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn?
The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn reported $90.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn fund?
The foundation’s website does not state a separate mission. It lists educational programs and services, healthcare programs and services, strategic regional and local needs and the environment, and Foundation-initiated projects of strategic interest to the region as funding areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn make grants?
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The foundation’s website identifies strategic regional and local needs and projects of strategic interest to the region as funding areas but does not specify a geographic boundary.
What is The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn's EIN?
The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7792979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The 1994 Charles B Degenstein Fdn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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