The J. Bowman Proper Charitable Trust Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Support year-round programmingProvide direct services to individuals and reflect the core social mission of the organizationAddress a need in the community for which there is a demonstrated demandHave broad impact or benefit underserved populationsHave measurable outcomes, a…”
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Geography
- In Forest County that demonstrate a clear social mission and measurable outc
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: 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.
- Not eligible: General Operating Costs
- Not eligible: Pilot or new programmingEvent, conference or seminar sponsorships or entry feesMulti-year commitmentsFor-profit organizations.
- Not eligible: Individuals or private foundationsFraternal, political, advocacy or labor organizations.
- Not eligible: Capital expenses or capital campaigns.
Overview
The J. Bowman Proper Charitable Trust Grant supports impactful projects in Forest County that demonstrate a clear social mission and measurable outcomes. Eligible organizations must be public charities with at least three years of operation, focusing on addressing community needs and benefiting underserved populations. The trust prioritizes collaborations and sustainable initiatives, while avoiding direct support for operating costs, pilot programs, and for-profit entities.
Bowman Proper Charitable Trust provides support for Forest County.
Eligibility
Does your organization 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 campaigns.
What J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 6
- Total given
- $108K
- Median grant
- $14K
- Range
- $2,000–$48K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Tionesta, PA; Oil City, PA; Pittsburgh, PA.
Example grants
Tionesta Borough · Tionesta, PA
$48K
Forest County Industrial Development · Tionesta, PA
$25K
Forest Area School District · Tionesta, PA
$18K
Bridge Builders Community · Oil City, PA
$10K
Forest County Historical Society · Tionesta, PA
$5,600
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Foundation
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