Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation
Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation is a private foundation based in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. It made 73 grants totaling $93,320 in 2024, supporting organizations that include community fire and emergency services, food assistance organizations, churches, and other nonprofits.
Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation at a glance
In short: Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation gave $93K across 73 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $93,320
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 73
- -33.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,278
- +44.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,914,946
- +9.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (44 of 73, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request specifying the use of funds and affirming that the applicant is a tax-exempt entity. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Shelby J Napoli
Mailing address: 41908 Route 6, Wyalusing, PA 18853
Phone: (570) 746-1515
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($10K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
481 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 481 grants of 481 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania recipients received 83% of grant dollars, followed by North Carolina at 11%, Ohio at 4%, and Kentucky and Kansas at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 44 of 73 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2020) to $97K (2023). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General-Purpose Fund | $10,000 |
| Wilmot Fire Company Sugar Run, PA | General-Purpose Fund | $5,500 |
| Lacey Goodwill Fire Company Laceyville, PA | General-Purpose Fund | $5,000 |
| Meshoppen Community Church Meshoppen, PA | General-Purpose Fund | $4,620 |
| Caring Cupboard Inc Palmyra, PA | General-Purpose Fund | $4,000 |
| Wyalusing Education Foundation Wyalusing, PA | General-Purpose Fund | $2,250 |
| Jonestown Outreach Food Pantry Hop Bottom, PA | General-Purpose Fund | $2,000 |
| Lebanon Christian Ministries Lebanon, PA | General-Purpose Fund | $2,000 |
| Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Wyalusing, PA | General-Purpose Fund | $1,700 |
| Wyoming Count Food Pantry Tunkhannock, PA | General Purpose Fund | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,914,946 | $220,123 | $106,838 | $93,320 | 73 | $93,320 | $93,867 | $92,366 |
| 2023 | $1,752,479 | $203,083 | $109,637 | $97,258 | 110 | $97,258 | $76,935 | $83,770 |
| 2022 | $1,598,423 | $111,091 | $102,175 | $86,366 | 110 | $86,366 | $78,304 | $78,613 |
| 2021 | $1,769,923 | $462,243 | $95,167 | $83,514 | 94 | $82,514 | $115,005 | $82,894 |
| 2020 | $1,384,731 | $293,549 | $82,403 | $72,570 | 94 | — | $35,185 | $67,472 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations serving a range of community needs. For example, Wilmot Fire Company describes its work as providing fire protection and emergency services, while Central Pennsylvania Food Bank says its mission is to ensure people experiencing hunger can access wholesome food. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 73 grants totaling $93,320. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest 2024 grants included $10,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, $5,500 to Wilmot Fire Company, $5,000 to Lacey Goodwill Fire Company, and $4,620 to Meshoppen Community Church. The grants listed as largest were designated for general-purpose support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shelby J Napoli as president, Stephanie M Keiser as secretary/tr, and Anthony J Ventello as vice chairma. Directors listed are Kathleen A Abrey, Robert J Griffin, Lisa C Katterman, Lauren P McKenna, Stephen W Moore, Andrew S Ripic III, and Helen S Santiago.
Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation is led by Shelby J. Napoli, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shelby J. Napoli
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew S. Ripic III
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy W. Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Griffin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen W. Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen S. Santiago
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Abrey
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John B. Scovill
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren P. McKenna
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa C. Katterman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Ventello
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie M. Keiser
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: R. Joseph Landy (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jay W. Chadwick (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Scott T. Burgess (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 Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation
How much does Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation give each year?
Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation gave $93K across 73 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $97K across 110 grants.
What is Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation's typical grant size?
Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,278, across 73 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation give grants?
Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wyalusing, PA (4 grants), Lebanon, PA (4 grants), Scranton, PA (4 grants) and Tunkhannock, PA (4 grants).
Does Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (73 of 73) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation's largest grantees?
Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($10,000), Wilmot Fire Company ($5,500) and Lacey Goodwill Fire Company ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation?
Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations serving a range of community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation?
Submit a written request specifying the use of funds and affirming that the applicant is a tax-exempt entity. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation's EIN?
Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2521649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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