William & LR Gale Community Foundation
The William & LR Gale Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to individual recipients and Pennsylvania organizations, including a school district, a cemetery association, and a public library.
William & LR Gale Community Foundation at a glance
In short: William & LR Gale Community Foundation gave $350K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,000
- +24.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +41.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,583
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,750
- Total assets
- $5,569,086
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William & LR Gale Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to contact Citizens Northern Bank, attention Edward. It specifies no application format; requests are generally made by letter and include 501(c)(3) status. Awards are made only to 501(c)(3) charities and qualifying high…
- Contact
Application contact: Citizens Northern Bank Attn Edward
Mailing address: 90-92 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Phone: (570) 724-0243
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William & LR Gale Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Galeton Area School District ($30K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($243,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 65 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William & LR Gale Community Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2020) to $368K (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $243,000 |
| Galeton Area School District Galeton, PA | STEM PROGRAM,GYMNASIUM Updateplayground Update | $30,000 |
| West Hill Cemetery Association Galeton, PA | Major Cemeteryroad Repairs | $15,000 |
| Galeton Public Library Galeton, PA | Information Resourcesprograms, EQUIPMENT,AND Services | $15,000 |
| Galeton Borough Police Department Galeton, PA | Communication Equipmentand Variousprotection Items | $9,000 |
| Borough of Galeton Galeton, PA | Repair Band Houseand Bathrooms | $8,000 |
| Allegheny Mountain Little League Galeton, PA | Concession STAND,GROUND Repairs, Newbases, and Field | $7,500 |
| Galeton Ministerium Inc Galeton, PA | Funding Ofbenevolent Servicesto Galeton | $7,000 |
| Galeton Fireworks Committee Galeton, PA | Fireworks FOR4TH of Julycelebration | $6,000 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival Wellsboro, PA | Cherry Springsstate Parkconcert/Event | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,569,086 | $520,488 | $390,995 | $350,000 | 24 | $362,323 | $495,522 | $329,707 |
| 2023 | $5,304,136 | $382,874 | $317,062 | $281,000 | 17 | $292,461 | $353,213 | $318,996 |
| 2022 | $5,148,126 | $432,936 | $252,314 | $214,825 | 7 | $224,791 | $400,383 | $292,572 |
| 2021 | $4,969,405 | $676,050 | $419,330 | $367,820 | 11 | $377,007 | $607,627 | $316,805 |
| 2020 | $4,626,564 | $419,285 | $183,440 | $139,194 | 6 | — | $350,977 | $243,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William & LR Gale Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $330K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants included scholarships for individual recipients and support for education, cemetery road repairs, and library resources and services. The foundation also gave $5,000 to Endless Mountain Music Festival Inc. The festival describes its mission as bringing world-renowned musicians to Northern Pennsylvania and Southern New York to enrich the region’s cultural, economic, and educational life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $350,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $36,000, with a median of $12,750. Notable grants included $36,000 to an individual recipient for a scholarship; $30,000 to Galeton Area School District for a STEM program and gymnasium and playground updates; $15,000 each to West Hill Cemetery Association for major cemetery road repairs and Galeton Public Library for information resources, programs, equipment, and services; and $5,000 to Endless Mountain Music Festival Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Henry W Lush, Michael E Callahan, and Deborah J Long on the administrative committee.
William & LR Gale Community Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah J. Long
Administrator Cmte
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry W. Lush
Administrator Cmte
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael E. Callahan
Administrator Cmte
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 William & LR Gale Community Foundation
How much does William & LR Gale Community Foundation give each year?
William & LR Gale Community Foundation gave $350K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $281K across 17 grants.
What is William & LR Gale Community Foundation's typical grant size?
William & LR Gale Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,750, and its average grant was $14,583, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William & LR Gale Community Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does William & LR Gale Community Foundation give grants?
William & LR Gale Community Foundation 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 Galeton, PA (9 grants).
Does William & LR Gale Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on William & LR Gale Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarshipawarded" (12 grants).
Who are William & LR Gale Community Foundation's largest grantees?
William & LR Gale Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Galeton Area School District ($30,000), West Hill Cemetery Association ($15,000) and Galeton Public Library ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($243,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William & LR Gale Community Foundation?
William & LR Gale Community Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $362K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $330K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William & LR Gale Community Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants included scholarships for individual recipients and support for education, cemetery road repairs, and library resources and services. The foundation also gave $5,000 to Endless Mountain Music Festival Inc. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William & LR Gale Community Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William & LR Gale Community Foundation's EIN?
William & LR Gale Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6925368. 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 October 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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Grantable. (2026). William & LR Gale Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-and-lr-gale-community-foundation-morg_d7834f8609cb433aa58f0e02eb1d3503
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