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.
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
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 | — | — | — |
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 include Food Helpers ($154,000), Keystone Elk County Alliance ($129,500), Geisinger Health State College ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FAYETTE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY UNIONTOWN, PA | ENERGY CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY | $30,000 |
| FAYETTE COUNTY CULTURAL TRUST CONNELLSVILLE, PA | ENERGY CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY | $14,500 |
| SMITH-PLETCHER AMERICAN LEGION POST 779 CENTRE HALL, PA | RENEWABLE ENERGY | $30,000 |
| KANE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE KANE, PA | PUBLIC OUTREACH | $25,000 |
| GEISINGER HEALTH STATE COLLEGE DANVILLE, PA | RENEWABLE ENERGY | $75,000 |
| SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE LATROBE, PA | ENERGY CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY | $18,750 |
| SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE LATROBE, PA | PUBLIC OUTREACH | $6,250 |
| 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 |
| CENTRE COUNTY RECYCLING AND REFUSE AUTHORITY BELLEFONTE, PA | ENERGY CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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