Washington County Historical Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$392K
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Washington County Historical Society?
Washington County Historical Society is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Pennsylvania Humanities Council ($100K), Lyon Foundation ($60K), Michael G Callas Charitable Trust ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $392K in grants to Washington County Historical Society between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Humanities Council | $100,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Lyon Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Michael G Callas Charitable Trust | $60,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| James and Mary Schurz Foundation Inc | $55,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Washington County Riverboat Foundation Inc | $26,245 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation | $23,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sorenson Legacy Foundation | $22,399 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Pa Cleanways Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation | $6,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| K S Adams Foundation Co-Trust | $6,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Henson and Kirkland Charitable | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| William S & Ann Atherton Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kershner Sisters Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Stephen I Richman & Audrey G Richman Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Audia Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $101K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
What grants has Washington County Historical Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation | Miller House Improvments | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Pennsylvania Humanities Council | Wingspan | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation | TO AID IN FUNDING WORK NEEDED TO PREPARE AN EXHIBIT IN A HISTORIC BUILDING. | $23,000 |
| 2024 | James and Mary Schurz Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation | HVAC- 2 rooms | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Kershner Sisters Foundation | HVAC-2 rooms | $1,500 |
| 2024 | K S Adams Foundation Co-Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Pennsylvania Humanities Council | WINGSPAN | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Washington County Riverboat Foundation Inc | 2023 SPRING GRANT: CONGER HOUSE MUSEUM RESTORATION | $26,245 |
| 2023 | James and Mary Schurz Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Sorenson Legacy Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Stephen I Richman & Audrey G Richman Foundation | CASH DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | K S Adams Foundation Co-Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Lyon Foundation | REPAIR ROOF ON DEWEY HOTEL MUSEUM | $30,000 |
| 2022 | James and Mary Schurz Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUNDS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Henson and Kirkland Charitable | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2022 | K S Adams Foundation Co-Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Lyon Foundation | REPAIR ROOF ON DEWEY HOTEL MUSEUM | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Pa Cleanways Inc | — | $15,000 |
| 2021 | James and Mary Schurz Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Sorenson Legacy Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $7,500 |
| 2021 | William S & Ann Atherton Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2021 | K S Adams Foundation Co-Trust | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Michael G Callas Charitable Trust | GENERAL | $60,000 |
| 2020 | James and Mary Schurz Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Sorenson Legacy Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $7,399 |
| 2020 | K S Adams Foundation Co-Trust | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2020 | The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $200 |
| 2019 | K S Adams Foundation Co-Trust | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Washington County Historical Society?
Washington County Historical Society is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Pennsylvania Humanities Council ($100K), Lyon Foundation ($60K), Michael G Callas Charitable Trust ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $392K in grants to Washington County Historical Society between 2019–2025.
Who is Washington County Historical Society's largest funder?
Pennsylvania Humanities Council is the largest recorded funder of Washington County Historical Society, with $100K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Washington County Historical Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $392K in grants to Washington County Historical Society across 31 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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