The Magee Foundation
The Magee Foundation is a private foundation located in Orangeville, Pennsylvania. Its 2020 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a large distribution to the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation and smaller grants to organizations serving the Bloomsburg area.
The Magee Foundation at a glance
In short: The Magee Foundation gave $2.4M across 29 grants in 2020 (avg $82K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,385,881
- Grants made (2020)
- 29
- Average grant
- $82,272
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Magee Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 52 Kline Road, Orangeville, PA 17859
Phone: (570) 387-8107
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Magee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Central Susquehanna Community Foundation ($2.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 29 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients. However, its itemized grant list also includes a $4,000 grant to Volunteers in Medicine in Burlington, Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 29 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Susquehanna Community Foundation Berwick, PA | Unrestricted | $2,292,881 |
| American Red Cross Bloomsburg, PA | Unrestrictedunrestricted | $8,000 |
| Bloomsburg Public Library Bloomsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Agape Love from Above Bloomsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bloomsburg Ambulance Bloomsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bloomsburg Fire Department Bloomsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brighter Christmas Fund Bloomsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Victory Millville, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Columbia County Traveling Library Bloomsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Childrens Museum Bloomsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $642,136 | $2,403,109 | $2,385,881 | 29 | $624,908 | $49,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Magee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2020 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grantees included organizations working in areas such as library services, emergency response, support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, youth mentoring, and animal welfare. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, the Bloomsburg Public Library says it provides free learning resources and public internet access. The Bloomsburg Fire Department says it provides firefighting and emergency services. The Women’s Center says it provides direct services, education, prevention, and advocacy for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $2,385,881. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,292,881, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest grant was $2,292,881 to the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation for an unrestricted purpose. Other notable grants included $8,000 to the American Red Cross, $6,000 to the Bloomsburg Public Library, and $5,000 each to Agape Love From Above, Bloomsburg Ambulance, Bloomsburg Fire Department, Brighter Christmas Fund, Camp Victory, and Columbia County Traveling Library.
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Drue A. Magee, Elizabeth Magee, and Stephen Hummel as trustees.
The Magee Foundation's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Drue A. Magee
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Magee
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Stephen Hummel
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Magee Foundation
How much does The Magee Foundation give each year?
The Magee Foundation gave $2.4M across 29 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Magee Foundation's typical grant size?
The Magee Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $3,000, and its average grant was $82,272, across 29 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Magee Foundation give grants?
The Magee Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomsburg, PA (19 grants), Berwick, PA (2 grants), Millville, PA (2 grants) and Danville, PA (2 grants).
Does The Magee Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Magee Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Magee Foundation's largest grantees?
The Magee Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Central Susquehanna Community Foundation ($2,292,881), American Red Cross ($8,000) and Bloomsburg Public Library ($6,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Magee Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grantees included organizations working in areas such as library services, emergency response, support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, youth mentoring, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Magee Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Magee Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Magee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Magee Foundation's EIN?
The Magee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6398294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does The Magee Foundation 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 September 2026.
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