Union City Community Foundation
The Union City Community Foundation works to connect donors to their favorite charities by creating endowments in order to achieve donors philanthropic interests.
Union City Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Union City Community Foundation gave $199K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $198,745
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,749
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,256
- Total assets
- $6,992,083
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Union City Community Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Union City Community Foundation
Who Union City Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Union City Area School District Foundation ($82K). Together the top 5 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 22 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Union City Community Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2020) to $209K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union City Area School District Foundation Union City, PA | Various Projects | $82,167 |
| Union City Community House Association Union City, PA | Various Projects | $51,100 |
| Union City Borough Union City, PA | Various Projects | $50,256 |
| Saint Vincent Outpatient Center at Union City Union City, PA | Various Projects | $10,000 |
| Union City Historical Society Union City, PA | Various Projects | $5,222 |
Ready to take the next step with Union City Community Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,992,083 | $498,322 | $351,400 | $198,745 | 5 | $425,678 |
| 2023 | $6,633,054 | $381,367 | $360,292 | $189,101 | 4 | $225,146 |
| 2022 | $5,996,836 | $319,814 | $327,439 | $184,407 | 5 | $301,126 |
| 2021 | $7,147,123 | $1,632,200 | $384,315 | $208,944 | 4 | $638,037 |
| 2020 | $5,508,757 | $354,783 | $176,158 | $66,446 | 4 | $231,844 |
About Union City Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Union City Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Erie, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $199K. Net investment income was $426K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Union City Community Foundation is led by Karen Bilowith, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Bilowith
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Jones
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Cooper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Shreve
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Obert
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Burgess
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rogelio Allanigue MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Surkala
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Bennett
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Wilmoth
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Wells
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Bowes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Blakeslee
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Webb
Immediate Past Chairman
Trustee → Immediate Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norm Troyer
Trustee Emeritus - Non Vo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Gross
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Sambroak
Former CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Hauber
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Abigail Biebel (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Batchelor (2022) — Former President
- Former: Dana Williams (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Henry Ward (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Batchelor (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Tara Lineman (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Susannah Weis Frigon (2021) — President
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 Union City Community Foundation
How much does Union City Community Foundation give each year?
Union City Community Foundation gave $199K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $189K across 4 grants.
What is Union City Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Union City Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,256, and its average grant was $39,749, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Union City Community Foundation give grants?
Union City Community Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Union City, PA (5 grants).
Does Union City Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Union City Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Projects" (5 grants).
Who are Union City Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Union City Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Union City Area School District Foundation ($82,167), Union City Community House Association ($51,100) and Union City Borough ($50,256), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Union City Community Foundation?
Union City Community Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $498K.
What is Union City Community Foundation's EIN?
Union City Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1672243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Union City Community Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Erie Community Foundation
Erie, PA
The Erie Community Foundation funds nonprofits working in health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, regional vitality, and other community needs in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $24,000, while Shaping Tomorrow awards are $50,000–$250,000. It accepts applications for Helping Today and Shaping Tomorrow; Helping Today requires a pre-application meeting, while Transformational Grant applicants are identified by trustees and staff.
Assets
$385.7M
Grants
373
Total Given
$24.4M
Erie Yacht Club Foundation Inc
Erie, PA
The Foundations mission is to advance maritime education promote youth and intercollegiate sailing and expand opportunities in boating.
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
3
Total Given
$22K
Kern Family Foundation Inc
Erie, PA
Assets
$3.6M
Grants
7
Total Given
$365K
United Way of Erie County
Erie, PA
United Way of Erie County's mission is to mobilize resources to break the cycle of poverty and improve our community.
Assets
$40.7M
Grants
9
Total Given
$714K
The MFG Foundation
Ashtabula, OH
Assets
$5.1M
Grants
9
Total Given
$232K
Mario Lemieux Foundation
Sewickley, PA
The Mario Lemieux Foundation funds medical research and patient care—especially in cancer, cardiovascular medicine, and neonatal research—as well as hospital playrooms and families facing difficult medical situations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $83,280, with a median of $17,600; all reported grants went to Pennsylvania recipients, though its work serves the Pittsburgh region and beyond. It accepts written requests on the official letterhead of the hospital or research facility represented; prospective applicants should contact the foundation office for more information.
Assets
$21.7M
Grants
13
Total Given
$414K
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 Union City Community Foundation'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.
Union City Community Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?