West Penn Energy Fund
INVESTS IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES THAT BENEFIT WEST PENN POWER RATEPAYERS IN PENNSYLVANIA SPECIFICALLY FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGIES AND FACILITING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BETTERMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION RELATED TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEPLOYMENT IN THE WPP SERVICE REGION.
Key facts about West Penn Energy Fund
- EIN
- 25-1862884
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $887,360
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $44,368
- Median grant
- $30,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 81% first-time grantees (13 of 16, 2024)
- Total assets
- $33,900,257
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who West Penn Energy Fund funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for West Penn Energy Fund's 20 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ellwood City, PA (2 grants), Kane, PA (2 grants), Uniontown, PA (2 grants) and Latrobe, PA (2 grants). None of its 20 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Energy Conservation & Efficiency" (10 grants), "Renewable Energy" (5 grants) and "Public Outreach" (4 grants).
Is West Penn Energy Fund open to new grantees?
81%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 16 grantees (81%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $66K. How we count
Medians: $34K first-time, $45K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.9M
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$887K
+98.4% YoY
Grant Count
20
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+48.8% YoY
About West Penn Energy Fund
Based on IRS filings
West Penn Energy Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Greensburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $887K. Net investment income was $842K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 20 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,900,257 | $32,385,397 | $31,470,481 |
| Revenue | $1,539,823 | $572,617 | $830,717 |
| Expenses | $1,789,174 | $1,689,115 | $1,183,123 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $842,022 | $427,625 | $705,303 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
73 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from West Penn Energy Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Food Helpers ($154,000), Keystone Elk County Alliance ($129,500), Pine Valley Camp ($120,000 across 2 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOOD HELPERS Brownsville, PA | RENEWABLE ENERGY | $154,000 |
| KEYSTONE ELK COUNTY ALLIANCE Benezett, PA | PUBLIC OUTREACH | $129,500 |
| GEISINGER HEALTH STATE COLLEGE Danville, PA | RENEWABLE ENERGY | $75,000 |
| CENTRE COUNTY RECYCLING AND REFUSE AUTHORITY Bellefonte, PA | ENERGY CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY | $75,000 |
| PINE VALLEY CAMP Ellwood City, PA | RENEWABLE ENERGY | $60,000 |
| PINE VALLEY CAMP Ellwood City, PA | ENERGY CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY | $60,000 |
| SETON HILL UNIVERSITY Greensburg, PA | ENERGY CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY | $43,000 |
| SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PINE GROVE MILLS Pine Grove Mills, PA | ENERGY CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY | $39,860 |
| THE CLEARWATER CONSERVANCY OF CENTRAL PA INC State College, PA | RENEWABLE ENERGY | $34,000 |
| FAYETTE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY Uniontown, PA | ENERGY CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Neuner | Chairperson | 2.5 | — |
| John Kline | Treasurer | 2.5 | — |
| John Walliser | Vice Chairperson | 2.5 | — |
| Mike Pauly | Director | 1 | — |
| Edward C Miller | Director | 1 | — |
| Brandy Schimp | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Joel Morrison | Administrative Staff | 5 | — |
| James Smith | Administrative Staff | 5 | — |
| George App | Administrative Staff | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Penn Energy Fund?
West Penn Energy Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Greensburg, PA. It holds $33.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is West Penn Energy Fund?
As of 2024, West Penn Energy Fund holds $33.9M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $887K in 2024.
Where does West Penn Energy Fund operate?
West Penn Energy Fund has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What size grants does West Penn Energy Fund award?
In 2024, West Penn Energy Fund awarded 20 grants totaling $887K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is West Penn Energy Fund's EIN?
West Penn Energy Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1862884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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