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The J. Bowman Proper Charitable Trust Grant

J Bowman Proper Charitable Trust

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

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Foundation

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