1889 FOUNDATION INC
JOHNSTOWN, PA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
25-1719695
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
JOHNSTOWN, PA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
25-1719695
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•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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1889 Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania, with additional support in Ohio and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model for grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE AND TRANSFORM THE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OUR REGION.
Cause Areas
2
Health
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
$7.9M
28%
UNITED WAY OF THE SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES INC
$5M
18%
GREATER JOHNSTOWN COMMUNITY YMCA
$2.1M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to 1889 FOUNDATION INC?
No. 1889 FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does 1889 FOUNDATION INC give?
1889 FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and District Of Columbia. 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 1889 FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from 1889 FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does 1889 FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, 1889 FOUNDATION INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did 1889 FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, 1889 FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY, UNITED WAY OF THE SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES INC, and GREATER JOHNSTOWN COMMUNITY YMCA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to 1889 FOUNDATION INC?
1889 FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.