The Triskeles Foundation
The Triskeles Foundation was a public charity based in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, formed in 2002. It provided philanthropic services supporting donor intentions, including a donor-advised fund program, planned-gift coordination, and philanthropic education. The foundation’s 2020 filing states that it ceased operations and approved its wind-up and dissolution.
The Triskeles Foundation at a glance
In short: The Triskeles Foundation gave $14K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $14,028
- -99.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -99.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $14,028
- -43.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $14,028
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Triskeles Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 224 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343
Phone: (610) 321-9876
Website: https://triskeles.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Triskeles Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Community Coalition ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 197 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grantee examples include organizations in Pennsylvania, California, Florida, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $2.7M (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Coalition Phoenixville, PA | Program Support | $14,028 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $52,545 | $192,782 | $14,028 | 1 | $397 |
| 2020 | $15,813,398 | $4,023,797 | $4,889,430 | $2,696,646 | 109 | $148,742 |
| 2019 | $17,031,594 | $7,877,615 | $3,401,482 | $1,931,068 | 87 | $293,039 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation stated its mission was “to co-create a conscious and sustainable world through engaged philanthropy.” Its program description says funds were invested in high-impact, socially responsible or sustainable investments managed by independent investment professionals.
Examples of organizations it supported in 2020 include Revolution School, whose mission describes a place-based, humanistic, learner-centered high school; Common Counsel Foundation, which says it advances equity and environmental health through grantmaking and philanthropic advising; and Oakland Community Land Trust, which describes work to promote neighborhood stability and permanently affordable homeownership. Other listed grantees include Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, which says it seeks to inspire joy and unity through Black gospel and spiritual music, and Solidaire Network, which says it nurtures relationships within social movements.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 109 grants totaling $2,696,646. Listed recipients included Revolution School ($380,000), Common Counsel Foundation ($250,000), Oakland Community Land Trust ($125,000), Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Inc. ($94,000), Bring It Home Florida Inc. ($80,720), Solidaire Network Inc. ($75,000), Ragged Wing Ensemble ($35,000), and Hope Community Services Inc. ($32,400). Its 2021 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $14,028.
The filing describes a process in which fund advisors completed grant recommendation forms with the requested amount and recipient organization’s mission. Requests went to the grant committee, which obtained the recipient’s 501(c)(3) letter and other relevant materials and decided whether to approve the request. After approval and collection of materials, a check was sent to the recipient. The filing also states that the foundation ceased operations and transferred donor-advised fund assets to an approved 501(c)(3) organization in October and November 2020. It reported no contributions or grants in the donor-advised funds for fiscal year 2020–2021.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Moira Mumma as chair; Clemens Pietzner as president; Cornelius Pietzner as vice president; and Andrew Kadjeski as treasurer. Directors listed were Tracy Mack Parker, Saundra Gibson, Donna Pulini, David Resnik, Richard Binswanger, and Deborah Smith.
The Triskeles Foundation is led by Clemens Pietzner, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Clemens Pietzner
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$109K (2019) → $109K (2021)
Moira Mumma
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Resnik
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Smith
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Pulini
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ehinger
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Binswanger
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saundra Gibson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Mack Parker
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Kadjeski
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cornelius Pietzner
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jim Norris (2019) — Director
- Former: Susan Tall (2019) — Secretary
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $109K, to Clemens Pietzner (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Triskeles Foundation
How much does The Triskeles Foundation give each year?
The Triskeles Foundation gave $14K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $2.7M across 109 grants.
What does The Triskeles Foundation fund?
The foundation stated its mission was “to co-create a conscious and sustainable world through engaged philanthropy.” Its program description says funds were invested in high-impact, socially responsible or sustainable investments managed by independent investment professionals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Triskeles Foundation?
The Triskeles Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check triskeles.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Triskeles Foundation make grants?
The 2020 grantee examples include organizations in Pennsylvania, California, Florida, and New York.
What is The Triskeles Foundation's EIN?
The Triskeles Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3023740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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