Two Rivers Health & Wellness
Two Rivers Health & Wellness is a private foundation based in Easton, Pennsylvania. Its mission is to enhance the health and well-being of residents of Northampton County and surrounding areas, principally by funding nonprofit organizations that serve the community.
Two Rivers Health & Wellness at a glance
In short: Two Rivers Health & Wellness gave $925K across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $925,000
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,518
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,599
- Total assets
- $17,940,076
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (3 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Two Rivers Health & Wellness
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts electronic funding proposals during its annual grant cycle. Organizations that have not received funding from the foundation in the previous three years must first submit a Letter of Intent for review. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities.
- Review Cycle
- The application instructions state that the annual cycle begins in August and completed proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on October 1. The foundation’s general guidance says Letters of Intent are accepted in June and July.
- Deadline
- The application instructions state that the annual cycle begins in August and completed proposals must be received by…
- Contact
Application contact: Melissa Flores
Mailing address: 1101 Northampton St, Suite 101, Easton, PA 18042
Phone: (610) 253-7400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Two Rivers Health & Wellness funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Lukes University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
260 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 253 grants of 260 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on improving the health and well-being of Northampton County residents and surrounding areas. Its 2025 grant filings show that all grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Two Rivers Health & Wellness open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 54 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $728K (2022) to $925K (2025). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $925K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes University Allentown, PA | Health Wellness | $100,000 |
| Kellyn Foundation Bethlehem, PA | Health Wellness/Nutrition | $49,400 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of LV Allentown, PA | Child Development | $45,500 |
| Valley Youth House Allentown, PA | Behavorial Development | $40,892 |
| New Bethany Ministries Bethlehem, PA | Health & Wellness | $39,500 |
| Easton Area Community Center Easton, PA | Child Development/Afterschool | $37,500 |
| Pinebook Services for Children Allentown, PA | Mental Health | $25,000 |
| Greater Easton Development Partner Easton, PA | Community Garden Program | $25,000 |
| Family Connection Easton, PA | Health Wellness | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Easton Easton, PA | Child Development | $24,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,940,076 | $1,279,713 | $1,573,190 | $925,000 | 56 | $1,281,882 | $791,483 | $736,446 |
| 2024 | $17,469,972 | $1,471,706 | $1,407,641 | $846,051 | 50 | $1,159,792 | $925,247 | $723,692 |
| 2023 | $16,484,440 | $1,815,504 | $1,328,521 | $797,062 | 48 | $1,093,246 | $868,749 | $654,307 |
| 2022 | $15,568,627 | $1,381,948 | $1,303,631 | $727,873 | 50 | $1,053,146 | $864,913 | $735,982 |
| 2021 | $18,205,910 | $1,500,609 | $1,283,201 | $749,591 | 56 | — | $1,034,690 | $701,707 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Two Rivers Health & Wellness reported a distributable amount of $736K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance the health and well-being of residents of Northampton County and surrounding areas. Its funding focus areas include maternal, infant and child health; behavioral health; oral health; housing initiatives; homelessness; and services for the elderly. It does not provide funding for capital campaigns or building expansions.
The foundation requires applicants to be IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations with public charity status. It emphasizes organizational governance, financial responsibility, community leadership, and evaluation of goals and outcomes.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. For example, Kellyn Foundation describes its mission as promoting family and community physical and emotional wellness through sustainable healthy-lifestyle programs. Boys and Girls Club of Easton says it provides Easton youth with positive athletic, social, and intellectual interaction. Shanthi Project describes its work as teaching social-emotional resilience through mindfulness, while Equi-Librium says it helps individuals reach their potential through horse-related activities and therapies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $925,000. Awards ranged from $3,750 to $100,000, with a median grant of $11,598. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Among the largest 2025 awards were $100,000 to St. Luke’s University for health and wellness; $49,400 to Kellyn Foundation for health, wellness, and nutrition; $45,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley for child development; and $40,892 to Valley Youth House for behavioral development. Other awards included $39,500 to New Bethany Ministries for health and wellness, $37,500 to Easton Area Community Center for child development and afterschool programming, and $25,000 each to Pinebrook Services for Children for mental health, Greater Easton Development Partnership for a community garden program, and Family Connection for health and wellness.
The foundation traditionally awards grants once a year. Its electronic proposal process includes staff review, a Grant Award Committee recommendation, and final Board approval. Applicants must submit a narrative and a separate document containing required supporting materials. The narrative must include, among other items, a project description, statement of need, measurable outcomes and workplan, sustainability plans, and a detailed program budget. Previously funded applicants must also report on how funds were used and on outcomes and community impact specific to Northampton County. Salaries and benefits may be considered only when directly tied to the requested program services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Brunswick as President/CE, Nancy Dy as Secretary, J. Marshall Wolff as Treasurer, and Edward McDevitt as Vice-Chair. Trustees listed are Craig Dally, Judith Dickerson, Stephen Wilson, Laura Accetta, Kevin Dolan, and Alma Scott-Buzak.
Two Rivers Health & Wellness is led by Paul Brunswick, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Brunswick
President
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$106K (2021) → $112K (2025)
Craig Dally
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Dickerson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Accetta
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alma Scott-Buzak
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celia Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Dolan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Savchak
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Aviva
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward McDevitt
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Marshall Wolff
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Dy
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Janet Mease (2021–2024) — Chief Operat
- Former: Earl Wismer (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jessica Dreistadt (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Joanne D'agostino Ph D. (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Laura M. Baylor (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Paul Braden (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Costacurta (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lois Wildrick (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $112K, to Paul Brunswick (President/Ce).
Frequently asked questions about Two Rivers Health & Wellness
How much does Two Rivers Health & Wellness give each year?
Two Rivers Health & Wellness gave $925K across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $846K across 50 grants.
What is Two Rivers Health & Wellness's typical grant size?
Two Rivers Health & Wellness's median grant in 2025 was $11,599, and its average grant was $16,518, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Two Rivers Health & Wellness that year got $10K on average.
Where does Two Rivers Health & Wellness give grants?
Two Rivers Health & Wellness gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (15 grants), Easton, PA (15 grants), Bethlehem, PA (13 grants) and Bangor, PA (4 grants).
Does Two Rivers Health & Wellness give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on Two Rivers Health & Wellness's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Child Development" (12 grants), "Health & Wellness" (6 grants) and "Mental Health" (3 grants).
Who are Two Rivers Health & Wellness's largest grantees?
Two Rivers Health & Wellness's largest 2025 grantees include St Lukes University ($100,000), Kellyn Foundation ($49,400) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of LV ($45,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Two Rivers Health & Wellness?
Two Rivers Health & Wellness reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $736K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Two Rivers Health & Wellness fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance the health and well-being of residents of Northampton County and surrounding areas. Its funding focus areas include maternal, infant and child health; behavioral health; oral health; housing initiatives; homelessness; and services for the elderly. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Two Rivers Health & Wellness?
The foundation accepts electronic funding proposals during its annual grant cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Two Rivers Health & Wellness's EIN?
Two Rivers Health & Wellness's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2440924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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