The Jacob Fend Foundation
The Jacob Fend Foundation is a private foundation based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing describes requirements for charitable and educational organizations seeking funds, including a connection to the Greater Johnstown area and support for needy children ages three to eighteen.
The Jacob Fend Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jacob Fend Foundation gave $63K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,575
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,681
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jacob Fend Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. A requesting charitable organization must be a nonprofit charitable organization located within the Greater Johnstown area and have a publicly stated policy of providing assistance, care, direction, and support for needy children ages three to eighteen. An educational organization must use funds solely for tuition expenses of students it determines qualify as needy. Charitable organizations must submit a definitive plan for use of the funds, and recipients must report how the funds were spent. The filing lists Marsha A Swansboro as the contact for requests.
- Contact
Application contact: Marsha A Swansboro
Mailing address: PO Box 966, Johnstown, PA 15907
Phone: (814) 532-3901
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jacob Fend Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First National Trust Company ($21K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing’s application requirements specify that requesting charitable organizations must be located within the Greater Johnstown area. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jacob Fend Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $63K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First National Trust Company Johnstown, PA | Penn Highlands Community College Pro | $15,575 |
| Community Foundation of GR Johnstow Johsntown, PA | Early Childhood Education Fund Grant | $10,000 |
| The Learning Lamp Johnstown, PA | 2025 Programs | $5,000 |
| Cambria County Packback Project Johnstown, PA | Weekend Food Costs for 300 Children | $5,000 |
| Greater Johnstown YMCA Johnstown, PA | Friday Night Safe Spaces | $5,000 |
| Bottleworks Arts on 3RD Avenue Johnstown, PA | Summer Arts Academy & Camp BW Progra | $3,500 |
| First National Trust Company Johnstown, PA | Trojan Access College Program | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | Girl Scout Troops in GR Johnstown AR | $2,500 |
| First National Trust Company Johnstown, PA | Scholarship for St Francis | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army Johnstown, PA | 2025 Summer Camping Program | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,684 | $66,684 | $62,575 | 17 | $66,684 | — |
| 2024 | $65,310 | $65,310 | $60,911 | 18 | $65,310 | — |
| 2023 | $63,703 | $63,703 | $59,646 | 17 | $63,703 | — |
| 2022 | $23,068 | $23,068 | $19,000 | 7 | $22,968 | $5 |
| 2021 | $31,345 | $31,345 | $27,632 | 9 | $31,345 | $73 |
| 2020 | $33,278 | $33,278 | $29,850 | 9 | — | $483 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission. Its listed 2025 grants support programs and organizations connected to education, children and youth, food assistance, arts, recreation, and family support. For example, The Learning Lamp says its mission is to engage students in the support they need to succeed; Beginnings Inc. says it works to support children’s development and strengthen families through early intervention and educational opportunities; and New Day Inc. describes its work as Christian ministry for troubled and at-risk youth and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $62,575. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,575, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable awards included $15,575 through First National Trust Company for the Penn Highlands Community College program; $10,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown for an early childhood education fund grant; and $5,000 each to The Learning Lamp, Cambria County PackBack Project, and Greater Johnstown YMCA. Other listed grants included $3,500 to Bottleworks Arts on 3rd Avenue for its Summer Arts Academy and camp programs and $2,500 to Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania for Girl Scout troops in the Greater Johnstown area.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian H Lehman as chairman; Eric F Rummel as vice chairman; Marsha A Swansboro as secretary/treasurer; and Amy M Bradley, Donato B Zucco, Jeffrey S Hunt, and Michael E Stevens as directors.
The Jacob Fend Foundation is led by Brian H. Lehman, Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian H. Lehman
Chairman
On filings since 2020
$75 (2020) → $100 (2025)
Donato B. Zucco PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
$25 (2020) → $75 (2025)
Jeffrey S. Hunt
Director
On filings since 2020
$75 (2020) → $100 (2025)
Michael E. Stevens
Director
On filings since 2020
$75 (2020) → $100 (2025)
Amy M. Bradley
Director
On filings since 2021
$50 (2021) → $75 (2025)
Eric F. Rummel
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
$50 (2020) → $100 (2025)
Marsha A. Swansboro
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Melissa C. Radovanic (2020) — Director
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 $1K, to Marsha a Swansboro (Secretary/Tr). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jacob Fend Foundation
How much does The Jacob Fend Foundation give each year?
The Jacob Fend Foundation gave $63K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 18 grants.
What is The Jacob Fend Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jacob Fend Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,681, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jacob Fend Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Jacob Fend Foundation give grants?
The Jacob Fend Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Johnstown, PA (14 grants) and Johsntown, PA (2 grants).
Does The Jacob Fend Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Jacob Fend Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Jacob Fend Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jacob Fend Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First National Trust Company ($20,575 across 3 grants), Community Foundation of GR Johnstow ($10,000) and The Learning Lamp ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Jacob Fend Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission. Its listed 2025 grants support programs and organizations connected to education, children and youth, food assistance, arts, recreation, and family support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jacob Fend Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jacob Fend Foundation's EIN?
The Jacob Fend Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1371934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 June 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Jacob Fend Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jacob-fend-foundation-morg_fee983ab6bbc48fdac7ba36bf14b74de
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