The Society for Protective Coatings logo

The Society for Protective Coatings

Public charity · Grantmaker Greentree, PA EIN: 25-6064063 Website

To inspire learning, advance knowledge, and elevate performance in the industry through training, certification, and education of the workforce, communication of advances in technology, and promotion of the use of protective coatings.

The Society for Protective Coatings at a glance

Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2021 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.

Who The Society for Protective Coatings funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

States

Cities

MesaSpring

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K7 grants2019 1 grant2020 0 grants2021

From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $10K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Coating Society of the Houston Area Spring, TXDonation$6,500
Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with The Society for Protective Coatings?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2020$24,505,852$9,394,855$9,366,915$6,5001$1,753,466
2019$23,068,353$9,714,987$10,320,414$9,6647$414,663

About The Society for Protective Coatings

Based on IRS filings

The Society for Protective Coatings is a public charity, based in Greentree, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Society for Protective Coatings is led by Joyce A. Wright, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 16 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Joyce A. Wright

    President

    President - Elect → President, 2020

    On filings since 2019

    $10K (2019) → $0 (2021)

  • Alison Kaelin

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    $3K (2020) → $0 (2021)

  • James King Jr.

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    $9K (2020) → $0 (2021)

  • Ahren Olson

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Don Holle

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Garry D. Manous

    Board Member

    Immediate Past President → Board Member, 2020

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Gregory Redick

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Jay Kranker

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Joseph Walker

    Immediate Past President

    President → Immediate-Past President, 2020

    Immediate-Past President → Immediate Past President, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Juan Caballero

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • L. Skip Vernon

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Mana H. Al-Mansour

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Ross D. Boyd

    Vice President

    Board Member → Vice President, 2020

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Sam B. Scaturro

    President - Elect

    Vice President → President - Elect, 2020

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • William Doni Riddle

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • J. Francisco Gudiel

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Former officers (9)
  • Former: Bill Worms (2019–2021) — Executive Director & Secretary · Filing note: Ended September 2020
  • Former: Greg Muha (2019–2020) — Director of Member Development
  • Former: Keith Koebley (2019–2020) — Director of Operations · Filing note: Ended March 2020
  • Former: Michael Kline (2019–2020) — Director of It & Marketi
  • Former: Henry Arato (2020) — Training & Technical Program
  • Former: John Whalen (2020) — Director of Technical Services
  • Former: Jennifer Merck (2019) — Training & Technical Program
  • Former: Kevin Larue (2019) — Director of Technical Serv
  • Former: Robert A. Cloutier (2019) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2020 IRS filing

Bill Worms End September 2020 — Executive Director/Sec: $342KBill Worms End…Executive Director/Sec$342KJohn Whalen — Director of Technical Services: $169KJohn WhalenDirector of Technical Services$169KGreg Muha — Director of Member Develop: $159KGreg MuhaDirector of Member Develop$159KMichael Kline — Director of It and Marketi: $159KMichael KlineDirector of It and Marketi$159KHenry Arato — Training/Technical Program: $132KHenry AratoTraining/Technical Program$132KKeith Koebley End March 2020 — Director of Operations: $44KKeith Koebley End March…Director of Operations$44KJames King Jr — Board Member: $9KJames King JrBoard Member$9KJoyce a Wright — President: $5KJoyce a WrightPresident$5KAlison Kaelin — Board Member: $3KAlison KaelinBoard Member$3K

The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $342K, to Bill Worms End September 2020 (Executive Director/Sec). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Society for Protective Coatings

Where does The Society for Protective Coatings operate?

The Society for Protective Coatings has awarded grants in Arizona, Texas.

What is The Society for Protective Coatings's EIN?

The Society for Protective Coatings's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6064063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in The Society for Protective Coatings's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Similar funders in Pennsylvania

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Foundation funds nonprofits working in basic needs, equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, with most opportunities for organizations in Allegheny County or primarily serving its residents. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of about $18,600, though awards varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$1.5B

Grants

1,132

Total Given

$64.0M

The William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic participation, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training, primarily in the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 median grant was $50,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests through limited open applications and invites letters of inquiry from public charities.

Assets

$3.4B

Grants

1,027

Total Given

$148.8M

Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

Coraopolis, PA

DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports participation in under-resourced communities, including equipment, registration costs and facilities, and also supports outdoor access and education. Its 2025 grants ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, with a median of $5,000, and Sports Matter funding has reached all 50 states. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only; the foundation says 501(c)(3) grant requests should be submitted in writing.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$34.5M

Grants

964

Total Given

$18.0M

Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

The 18 independently operated foundations support projects in areas such as arts and culture, health, education, economic development, and community improvement, with a preference for Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania; each foundation has its own geographic focus. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median of $20,000. The 2024 filing says unsolicited requests are accepted, beginning with a brief letter of intent through the online portal.

Assets

$1.9B

Grants

814

Total Given

$88.8M

Pidc Financing Corporation

Philadelphia, PA

PIDC Financing Corporation administers Pennsylvania business loans for real estate, leasehold improvements, and equipment, as well as partner-funded grants for Philadelphia economic, cultural, civic, historical, storefront, and stormwater projects. Its 2024 filing reports no grants, so no typical giving level is stated; grant partners select recipients, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Assets

$6.7M

Grants

774

Total Given

$16.4M

Pennsylvania CDFI Network

Philadelphia, PA

The Pennsylvania CDFI Network funds Pennsylvania CDFIs and community-development organizations, and supports small businesses through counseling, technical assistance, loan capital, and some microgrants. Its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, with awards ranging from $6,000 to $7,124,547; its business assistance programs serve all 67 Pennsylvania counties. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$4.5M

Grants

180

Total Given

$15.5M

More similar funders

More Funders in Pennsylvania

The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open

Figures come from The Society for Protective Coatings's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.

The Society for Protective Coatings down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?