The Eagles Mere Foundation
The Eagles Mere Foundation is a community foundation funded by donors who share the foundation's vision of preserving and enhancing the unique character of eagles mere, Pennsylvania. The foundation was established in august 1986.
The Eagles Mere Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eagles Mere Foundation gave $36K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,196
- -70.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,049
- -77.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,701
- Total assets
- $2,836,609
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Eagles Mere Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eagles Mere Conservancy ($12K). Together the top 4 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Eagles Mere Foundation gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $121K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eagles Mere Conservancy Eagles Mere, PA | General Purposes | $11,900 |
| Eagles Mere Museum Eagles Mere, PA | General Purposes/Seating for Film Room | $9,152 |
| Eagles Mere Volunteer Fire CO Eagles Mere, PA | Assist in purchase of new search and rescue equipment. | $8,250 |
| Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts Eagles Mere, PA | Equipping and Staffing Arts Center | $6,894 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,836,609 | $187,169 | $68,690 | $36,196 | 4 | $151,355 |
| 2023 | $2,506,350 | $210,801 | $149,707 | $120,500 | 3 | $180,986 |
| 2022 | $2,306,366 | $162,463 | $44,963 | $16,400 | 2 | $119,490 |
| 2021 | $2,806,647 | $282,938 | $53,233 | $22,000 | 2 | $86,969 |
| 2020 | $2,269,693 | $233,127 | $39,758 | $17,000 | 2 | $100,595 |
About The Eagles Mere Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Eagles Mere Foundation is a public charity, based in Eagles Mere, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $151K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Eagles Mere Foundation is led by Katherine Holmes, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Holmes
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Rau
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arnie Borish
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Craig
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Walsh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mick Smyer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Ash
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Blair
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Long
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Shapiro
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Frank Comfort (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jon Walheim (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Katrine Pendketon (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Mick Piper-Smyer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Lee (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Alan Zuckerman (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Repke (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Eagles Mere Foundation
How much does The Eagles Mere Foundation give each year?
The Eagles Mere Foundation gave $36K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $121K across 3 grants.
What is The Eagles Mere Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eagles Mere Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,701, and its average grant was $9,049, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Eagles Mere Foundation give grants?
The Eagles Mere Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eagles Mere, PA (4 grants).
Does The Eagles Mere Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Eagles Mere Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Eagles Mere Foundation?
The Eagles Mere Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $187K.
What is The Eagles Mere Foundation's EIN?
The Eagles Mere Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6805376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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