Friends of the Poor
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
35
Grants recorded
111
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Friends of the Poor?
Friends of the Poor is funded by 35 grantmakers, led by Scranton Area Foundation Inc ($279K), Moses Taylor Foundation Inc ($244K), Walter L Schautz Foundation ($220K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Friends of the Poor between 2019–2026.
Show all 35 funders
| National Philanthropic Trust | $7,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Round Room Gives Inc | $5,202 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Matthew 2818-20 Charitable Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The John P and Jean M Sweeney | $3,500 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| The Cali Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation | $2,200 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Price Chopper's Golub Foundation | $800 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Julie and Al Renken Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Grimm Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $498K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
What grants has Friends of the Poor received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Walter L Schautz Foundation | FOOD FOR NEEDY | $25,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Lackawanna Wayne and Pike Counties | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IS ALLEVIATING THE BURDEN OF LIVING IN POVERTY | $77,839 |
| 2025 | Walter L Schautz Foundation | FOOD FOR NEEDY | $45,000 |
| 2025 | Schwartz-Mack Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Moses Taylor Foundation Inc | FAMILY TO FAMILY FOOD BASKET PROGRAM (SPONSORSHIP) | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Cupillari Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Roseann Slusser and Earl R Slusser | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Hawk Family Foundation | CLOTHESLINE FOR MEN | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Hawk Family Foundation | ANNUAL DONATION | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Cali Foundation | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Ross Family Foundation | For general purposes | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Frank and Rita Kelly Foundation | GENERAL USE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $350 |
| 2024 | Scranton Area Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT GENERAL PURPOSES, ALONG WITH FOOD DISTRIBUTION | $226,205 |
| 2024 | Moses Taylor Foundation Inc | FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMS | $52,000 |
| 2024 | Geisinger Health Plan | FOOD | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Walter L Schautz Foundation | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY AND GENERAL EXPENSES | $35,000 |
| 2024 | KHR McNeely Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2024 | William G McGowan Charitable Fund | WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Schwartz-Mack Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Moses Taylor Foundation Inc | 47TH THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY PROGRAM (SPONSORSHIP) | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Allone Foundation | IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF PEOPLE IN NORTHEASTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL PA | $12,500 |
| 2024 | The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc | CARE OF ILL, NEEDY, OR MINOR | $11,704 |
| 2024 | Peoples Security Charitable Foundation | DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Margaret Briggs Foundation | FOOD FOR NEEDY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Hawk Family Foundation | ANNUAL DONATION | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Hawk Family Foundation | NEPA GIVE MATCH | $2,500 |
| 2024 | William G McGowan Charitable Fund | FAMILY TO FAMILY THANKSGIVING PROGRAM | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Cupillari Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Roseann Slusser and Earl R Slusser | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Ross Family Foundation | For general purposes | $1,850 |
Showing 30 most recent of 111 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of the Poor?
Friends of the Poor is funded by 35 grantmakers, led by Scranton Area Foundation Inc ($279K), Moses Taylor Foundation Inc ($244K), Walter L Schautz Foundation ($220K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Friends of the Poor between 2019–2026.
Who is Friends of the Poor's largest funder?
Scranton Area Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Friends of the Poor, with $279K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Friends of the Poor received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Friends of the Poor across 111 grants from 35 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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