Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN RELIEF is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing describes donations to the Western Pennsylvania Veterans Relief Fund to assist local veterans in need of financial assistance.
Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund at a glance
In short: Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund gave $8K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $609.462), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,923
- +44.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $609
- +67.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $157,403
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund
- How to Apply
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The filing describes a process for submitting a veteran’s background information and request for review, along with verification of service and financial need. It states that there are no submission deadlines currently and that money is paid from the fund’s available resources.
- Contact
Application contact: Timothy J Kronenwetter
Mailing address: 935 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701
Phone: (724) 349-2812
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Warren Jones ($1K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed recipients were in Pennsylvania communities including Indiana, Ligonier, Summerville, Vandergrift, Salina, Youngstown, and Hollidaysburg.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $5K (2023) to $17K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Judith George Indiana, PA | Furniture Storage Unit | $1,000 |
| Andrew Fleming Ligonier, PA | Auto Repair | $999 |
| Ronald Pearce Summerville, PA | Car Repairs | $999 |
| Monica Pearce Summerville, PA | Car Repairs | $999 |
| Warren Jones Indiana, PA | GAS | $855 |
| Edward Umbauh Vandergrift, PA | Auto Repair | $648 |
| NA Indiana, PA | Vets Skeet Shoot | $500 |
| Michael Diducci Salina, PA | Electric | $464 |
| Warren Jones Indiana, PA | Electric | $460 |
| Floyd Fishel Indiana, PA | Electric | $329 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,403 | $47,307 | $22,756 | $7,923 | 13 | $7,923 | $3,194 |
| 2023 | $132,852 | $51,737 | $21,124 | $5,467 | 15 | $5,467 | $80 |
| 2022 | $102,239 | $54,015 | $28,591 | $16,817 | 26 | $16,817 | $15 |
| 2021 | $76,815 | $51,040 | $30,262 | $12,499 | 12 | $24,401 | $16 |
| 2020 | $56,037 | $26,573 | $19,854 | $8,271 | 9 | — | $36 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The funder’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as donations to assist local veterans in need of financial assistance. Itemized 2024 awards included help with furniture storage, vehicle repairs, gas, electricity, tires, phone costs, and a veterans’ skeet shoot.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the funder reported 13 grants totaling $7,923. Grant amounts ranged from $105 to $1,000, with a median of $500. Notable listed awards included $1,000 for furniture storage, $999 each for auto or car repairs to Andrew Fleming, Ronald Pearce, and Monica Pearce, and $855 for gas to Warren Jones.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its stated process involves obtaining background information about the veteran, verifying veteran status and service with a copy of Form DD214, reviewing the nature and timing of the request, recording the board’s decision, and confirming the financial problems. Payments are made to the debtor, not to the individual. The filing states that awards are subject to available resources and lists no other restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy Kronewetter as president; B Seth Conner as treasurer and secretary; and Robert F Manzi, Rodney Ruddock, Ronald Orr, Gregory Davis, and Andrew Irvin as board members.
Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund is led by Timothy Kronewetter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy Kronewetter
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
B. Seth Conner
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert F. Manzi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rodney Ruddock
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ronald Orr
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Andrew Irvin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Michael McGovern (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Allen Lockard Jr. (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Candance Lockard (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund
How much does Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund give each year?
Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund gave $8K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 15 grants.
What is Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund's typical grant size?
Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $609, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund give grants?
Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indiana, PA (5 grants), Summerville, PA (2 grants) and Salina, PA (2 grants).
Does Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Electric" (3 grants).
Who are Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund's largest grantees?
Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Warren Jones ($1,315 across 2 grants), Judith George ($1,000) and Andrew Fleming ($999), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund?
Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund reported $157K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $47K.
What does Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund fund?
The funder’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as donations to assist local veterans in need of financial assistance. Itemized 2024 awards included help with furniture storage, vehicle repairs, gas, electricity, tires, phone costs, and a veterans’ skeet shoot. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund?
The filing describes a process for submitting a veteran’s background information and request for review, along with verification of service and financial need. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund's EIN?
Western Pennsylvania Veteran Relief Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5023759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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