THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION
Wilkesbarre, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-2765498
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Wilkesbarre, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-2765498
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Luzerne Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, having distributed a total of $3.4 million across 477 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Luzerne Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
RAISES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF MCDOWELL COUNTY
$9.6M
9%
RESTAVEK FREEDOM FOUNDATION
$4.2M
4%
TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION INC
$3.1M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
110
Median 1st year grant
$12.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$19.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION?
No. THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION give?
THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $3.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 480 grantees. Recent grantees include GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF MCDOWELL COUNTY, RESTAVEK FREEDOM FOUNDATION, and TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION?
THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.