Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum
Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum is a private foundation, based in Erie, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K.
Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum at a glance
In short: Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,672
- -91.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Erie County Community College ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Erie County Community College Erie, PA | Funds for Community College | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,672 | — | $52,821 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 |
| 2024 | $57,493 | — | $3,508 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $61,001 | — | $6,116 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $67,117 | — | $15,904 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $87,021 | — | $10,104 | — | — | $10,104 |
| 2020 | $96,397 | $401,573 | $449,786 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum is led by Timothy McNair, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy McNair
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Danny Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Brennan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Espy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathy Fatica
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sam Talarico
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Damali Donovan
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Judith H Roth
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Casillo (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum
How much does Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum give each year?
Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum?
Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum operate?
Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum's EIN?
Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1710490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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