Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation
Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation is a private foundation located in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. Established in 1984, it is affiliated with the Mutual Capital Group of Companies, which built its reputation serving the underserved in the insurance industry. The foundation carries forward this legacy through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+9.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$93K
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
73
-33.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+44.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's strategic vision centers on combating food insecurity. It works to support existing community organizations that provide healthy food to children and families in need across its service areas.
The foundation identifies significant food insecurity challenges in its primary region: 1.6 million Pennsylvanians are at risk of hunger, and 452,000 children are at risk of hunger. The foundation is launching initiatives across all 67 Pennsylvania counties in need.
Grantmaking
Written request specifying use of funds and affirmation that the applicant is a tax-exempt entity.
Grant Range
$500
Average Grant
$772–$822
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states, with Pennsylvania as the primary focus area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,914,946
- Annual Revenue: $220,123
- Total Expenses: $106,838
- Qualifying Distributions: $93,320
- Net Investment Income: $93,867
Financial Trend: Assets have grown from $512,000 in 2011 to $1.9 million in 2024. Annual giving has grown from $73,000 in 2020 to $97,000 in 2023, though 2024 distributions decreased slightly to $93,000.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,914,946 | $1,752,479 | $1,598,423 |
| Revenue | $220,123 | $203,083 | $111,091 |
| Expenses | $106,838 | $109,637 | $102,175 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $93,320 | $97,258 | $86,366 |
| Net Investment Income | $93,867 | $76,935 | $78,304 |
| Distributable Amount | $92,366 | $83,770 | $78,613 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Shelby J. Napoli – President and Chief Executive Officer
- Stephanie M. Keiser – Secretary/Treasurer
- Anthony J. Ventello – Vice Chairman
- Board Directors: Kathleen A. Abrey, Robert J. Griffin, R. Joseph Landy, Stephen W. Moore, Andrew S. Ripic III, Randy W. Williams, Helen S. Santiago, John B. Scovill
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELBY J NAPOLI | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| STEPHANIE M KEISER | SECRETARY/TR | 0.25 | — |
| ANTHONY J VENTELLO | VICE CHAIRMA | 0.25 | — |
| KATHLEEN A ABREY | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ROBERT J GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| LISA C KATTERMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| LAUREN P MCKENNA | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| STEPHEN W MOORE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ANDREW S RIPIC III | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| HELEN S SANTIAGO | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JOHN B SCOVILL | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| RANDY W WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2022 Year-End Review:**
The foundation distributed $81,000 to 501(c)(3) charities through mid-December 2022, with $53,500 specifically directed to volunteer food banks. Notable activities included:
Tuscarora Wayne Insurance Company donated $25,000
Joint purchase of livestock at the Wyoming County 4-H auction, with meat donated to Helping Hands Food Bank
Foundation auction raising $1,225
World Food Day hunger walk raising $3,788
Comedy dinner co-hosted with Bradford County Children's House raising $1,000 (matched by foundation)
Employee donations to Bradford County United Way Campaign totaling $9,272 with foundation matching
Moomaw Foundation awards $36K to Tuscarawas County groupsThe foundation operates an agency program allowing selected agencies to award $1,000 to volunteer food banks or pantries in their communities, and introduced a monthly contest for employees to select food bank recipients.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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