Charles & Betty Degenstein Foundation Grant

The Charles & Betty Degenstein Foundation, established in 1977, aims to enhance lives through grants supporting various sectors such as education, health care, and conservation. The Foundation focuses on projects that positively impact Snyder, Union, and Northumberland Counties, encouraging community support and collaboration. Grant applications are open to 501(c)(3) organizations, guided by a Trust Board, but typically do not cover all project costs, especially for operating budgets or political activities.

Each Degenstein Foundation has established its own criteria and guidelines and has its own application process for awarding grants to qualified organizations.
The Foundation encourages you to file a grant application for additional funding from the following Degenstein Foundations:​
The Degenstein Charitable Foundation known as the Charles and Betty Degenstein Foundation was established in 1977 by Charles B. Degenstein and his wife, Claire Elizabeth (“Betty”) Weis Degenstein. Charles B. Degenstein established this charitable foundation to implement his life-long desire to improve the quality of people’s lives through support for organizations with clear statements of purpose, well-defined programs, and competent leadership.
The Foundation recognizes the need to encourage progress through grants to promote:
Conservation and the EnvironmentMedicine and Health CareSocial ServicesCivic Affairs and Cultural ActivitiesEducationEnhancement of Local BusinessesBeautification of Towns
Since its inception, the Foundation has provided charitable grants to recipient 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the Snyder, Union, and Northumberland Counties.

Eligibility

Grant requests will be reviewed by a Trust Board to designate grants to 501(c)(3) not-for- profit organizations for projects and programs that are within the scope of the Foundation’s priorities: literary, scientific, religious, educational and charitable purposes. Such projects and programs must directly impact recipients in Snyder, Union, and Northumberland Counties.

Ineligibility

These grants are rarely expected to cover all project costs.Please note that applications focused on campaigns, operating budgets, or political activities are strongly discouraged.