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Centre Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

Over $250,000 annually distributed

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Overview: Centre Foundation distributes over $250,000 annually through competitive grant cycles to benefit nonprofit organizations throughout the community.”

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Geographic Scope: Centre County and beyond

Focus Areas:

  • Arts and culture
  • Health and human services
  • Education
  • Animal welfare
  • Specific geographic regions

Centre Foundation distributes over $250,000 annually through competitive grant cycles to benefit nonprofit organizations throughout the community. The foundation supports a wide array of causes and interest areas.

Eligibility: Organizations must be IRS 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, or government entities that comply with Centre Foundation's Nondiscrimination Policy.

  • Phone: 814.237.6229
  • Email: krista@centrefoundation.org

Headquarters: Centre Foundation, 1377 Ridge Master Drive, State College, PA 16803

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are submitted through Foundant, Centre Foundation's online application portal.

Steps:

  1. Create an account if this is your organization's first application with Centre Foundation
  2. Login to the portal with your email and password
  3. Complete and submit the application
  4. Applications are reviewed by committees as specified in fund agreements
  5. Contact Krista Williams for questions about accessing your account

Contact for Questions: Krista Williams

  • Phone: 814.237.6229
  • Email: krista@centrefoundation.org

What Centre Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
173
Total given
$5.13M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,059–$576K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 97%, New York 1%, Maryland <1%. Top recipient cities: State College, PA; Bellefonte, PA; Boalsburg, PA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 14% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Foundation

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