WCA Foundation Inc
To promote and support community health in jamestown, New York through the support of the upmc chautauqua and any other affiliates of wca group, inc.
WCA Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: WCA Foundation Inc gave $808K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $808K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $807,628
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $807,628
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $807,628
- Total assets
- $20,411,872
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who WCA Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UPMC Chautauqua ($808K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How WCA Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $611K (2021) to $808K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $808K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC Chautauqua Jamestown, NY | Support Activities Related to Community Health | $807,628 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,411,872 | $1,158,629 | $902,000 | $807,628 | 1 | $1,056,715 |
| 2023 | $18,460,284 | $709,943 | $894,513 | $771,382 | 1 | $626,822 |
| 2022 | $16,853,153 | $778,734 | $841,309 | $708,612 | 1 | $692,255 |
| 2021 | $20,385,386 | $1,924,690 | $812,273 | $610,981 | 1 | $1,395,457 |
| 2020 | $18,058,438 | $1,261,470 | $715,404 | $618,725 | 1 | $1,168,503 |
About WCA Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
WCA Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Jamestown, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $808K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WCA Foundation Inc is led by Kristin Melville, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristin Melville
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Pullan Jr.
Board Chair
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Durniok
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Chip Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Walker-Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Walsh MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Bellitto
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tuccio Dpm
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Garifi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Edborg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Domagola
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Black
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Johnson Esq.
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Eric Arnone MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Laura Otander (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Ungerer MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Wendy Kane (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Melissa Uber (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rohit Gosain MD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Brigetta Overcash (2020–2021) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Betsy Knowlton (2020) — Director
- Former: Melanie Gritters (2020) — Director
- Former: Peter Stark (2020) — Chair
- Former: Richard E. Turner III (2020) — Director
- Former: William Evans III (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 WCA Foundation Inc
How much does WCA Foundation Inc give each year?
WCA Foundation Inc gave $808K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $771K across 1 grant.
How large is WCA Foundation Inc?
WCA Foundation Inc reported $20.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
Where does WCA Foundation Inc operate?
WCA Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is WCA Foundation Inc's EIN?
WCA Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2393584. 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 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work WCA Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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