Frederick and Ellen Fair Memorial Trust Grant
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Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Frederick and Ellen Fair Memorial Trust Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Frederick and Ellen Fair Memorial Trust
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Summary
The Frederick and Ellen Fair Memorial Trust Grant supports projects in Venango County, PA, focusing on year-round programming and direct services. Eligible organizations must demonstrate a social mission, address community needs, and have measurable outcomes. The trust prefers collaborations and sustainable funding practices. Notably, it does not fund general operating costs, new programming, or capital expenses. Organizations must also have a year of documented impact prior to applying and hold 501(c)(3) status.Overview
NOTE: Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact the program officer. Frederick and Ellen Fair Memorial Trust This trust focuses on Venango County, PA. Our Committee supports projects and programs that: Support year-round programmingProvide direct services to individuals and reflect the core social mission of the organization Address a need in the community for which there is a demonstrated demand Have broad impact or benefit underserved populations Have measurable outcomes, a plan for documenting results, and long-term sustainability Have diversified income streams and demonstrate effective financial accountability Involve collaboration with other organizations Complement rather than duplicate the work of other non-profit organizations Are submitted from organizations that have 3 years of operation in full service to others. Also, the program or project for which you are applying needs to have at least one (1) complete year with a report showing the measurable impact available prior to applyingEligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organization must have the necessary public charity status (tax-exempt under 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code)Ineligibility
The PNC Foundation and PNC Bank, NA will not provide support for organizations that discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status.Our Committee generally does not support:General Operating CostsPilot or new programmingEvent, conference or seminar sponsorships or entry feesMulti-year commitmentsFor-profit organizationsIndividuals or private foundationsFraternal, political, advocacy or labor organizationsCapital expenses or Capital CampaignsWhat Fair FREDERICK&ELLEN Memorial actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 9
- Total given
- $330K
- Median grant
- $40K
- Range
- $10K–$50K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Franklin, PA; Oil City, PA; Erie, PA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Catholic Rural Ministry · Oil City, PA
Rural ministry service
$50K
The Sight Center of Northwest · Erie, PA
Diabetes prevention program
$50K
Keystone Smiles Community Learni · Knox, PA
Venango county sos
$49K
Emmaus Haven of Venango County · Oil City, PA
Homeless shelter program
$48K
Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA · Erie, PA
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$40K
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