Union Enhancement Foundation
The Union Enhancement Foundation supports and fosters enhancement activities and initiatives for kindergarten through 12th grade students in the union school district that improve their academic and overall wellbeing.
Union Enhancement Foundation at a glance
In short: Union Enhancement Foundation gave $176K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $88K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $175,908
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- Average grant
- $87,954
- Median grant
- $87,954
- Total assets
- $24,007
- +20.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Union Enhancement Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Eccles Lesher Memorial Library ($151K). Together the top 2 received $176K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eccles Lesher Memorial Library Rimersburg, PA | Library Operations | $151,408 |
| Sligo Borough Sligo, PA | Pedestrian Bridge | $24,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,007 | $222,739 | $218,691 | $175,908 | 2 |
| 2025 | $19,959 | $175,965 | $176,781 | — | — |
| 2024 | $20,775 | $85,886 | $92,418 | — | — |
| 2023 | $27,307 | $68,726 | $69,451 | — | — |
| 2022 | $28,032 | $78,022 | $74,184 | — | — |
| 2021 | $24,194 | $53,450 | $53,207 | — | — |
About Union Enhancement Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Union Enhancement Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Rimersburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $24K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $176K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Union Enhancement Foundation is led by Andrew J. Carlson, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Andrew J. Carlson
President
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Ochs
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
John Milliron
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Josh Walzak
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Lisa Norbert
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Rachel Kindel
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Thomas Minick
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Megan P. Hepler
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley L. Conner
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elena Steidinger (2023) — President
- Former: Kris Glosser (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Enhancement Foundation
How much does Union Enhancement Foundation give each year?
Union Enhancement Foundation gave $176K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Union Enhancement Foundation?
Union Enhancement Foundation reported $24K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $223K.
What is Union Enhancement Foundation?
Union Enhancement Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Rimersburg, PA. It holds $24K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Union Enhancement Foundation operate?
Union Enhancement Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Union Enhancement Foundation's EIN?
Union Enhancement Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1372669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
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