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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER JOHNSTOWN is headquartered in Johnstown, PA. It reported $14,756,333 in annual grants and $138,538,315 in total assets on its latest 990 on file for 2024. Its grantmaking is local, and 93% of grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The foundation’s stated focus areas include Children and Youth, Education, Scholarships, Health & Human Services, Community and Economic Development, Arts and Culture, Environment, Conservation and Recreation, Emergency Relief, Disaster Response, Animals, Religion, and Trails and Parks. Recent grants show a mix of operating support, scholarships, facility improvements, and project-specific funding. Named recipients include BISHOP MCCORT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL at $331,499, PITTSBURGH GATEWAYS CORP at $301,000, and CAMBRIA COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION at $260,760. Other large grants include JOHNSTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY at $233,510, THE LEARNING LAMP at $181,879, and FRACTRACKER ALLIANCE at $153,000. The foundation also makes donor-directed and designated distributions, with several recent grants appearing under those formats.
Recent grantmaking spans education and scholarships, community development, and environmental work. Notable grants include BISHOP MCCORT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL at $331,499 for education-related support, CAMBRIA COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION at $260,760 and $153,500 for library and placemaking work, and JOHNSTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY at $233,510 for redevelopment. Environmental grants include FRACTRACKER ALLIANCE at $153,000 in 2023 and $121,196 in 2024, plus GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE at $225,923. The foundation also funded THE LEARNING LAMP at $181,879 and $116,710, and UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTO at $151,222 for scholarships.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER JOHNSTOWN’s typical grant size is $8,100 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $30,222 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants range from scholarship awards and annual designated distributions to general support and facility or project funding. The foundation uses online application and grantee portal processes for its general grantmaking, scholarship programs, and competitive grants, and several active programs accept unsolicited applications. Its giving is local, with most grants directed to nonprofit organizations, students, and community programs in its service region.
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Most grants fall between $8K and $30K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$30K
MICHAEL KANE
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER JOHNSTOWN gives most often in Pennsylvania, which accounts for 93% of grants, and its geographic scope is local. Recent grants went primarily to recipients in Johnstown, including BISHOP MCCORT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, CAMBRIA COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, JOHNSTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, JOHNSTOWN AREA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION, THE LEARNING LAMP, and GREATER JOHNSTOWN COMMUNITY YMCA. Other Pennsylvania recipients include PITTSBURGH GATEWAYS CORP, ALTOONA’s INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC FOUNDATION, and INDIANA, PA’s PENNSYLVANIA RURAL ARTS ALLIANCE. The recipient country distribution shows all grants were made to US organizations.
Yes, several active programs list unsolicited applications or online application access, including Scholarship Programs, Community Initiatives, Community Foundation Grantmaking, JJ Crisis Fund, Easy Apply Scholarship Program, and PA Council on the Arts Funding. The Fund to Aid Victims is listed as not accepting unsolicited applications.
Its stated funding areas include education, scholarships, children and youth, community and economic development, health and human services, arts and culture, environment, conservation and recreation, disaster response, emergency relief, animals, religion, and trails and parks. Recent grants also show support for redevelopment, libraries, scholarships, environmental projects, and facility improvements.
Typical grant size is $8,100 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $30,222 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also include larger awards such as $331,499 to BISHOP MCCORT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL and $301,000 to PITTSBURGH GATEWAYS CORP.
It is headquartered in Johnstown, PA and gives locally. Pennsylvania is the state where it gives most often, accounting for 93% of grants. Recent recipient locations include Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Altoona, Indiana, Sewickley, Harrison City, and McMurray, all in Pennsylvania.
Recent grants include BISHOP MCCORT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, PITTSBURGH GATEWAYS CORP, CAMBRIA COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, JOHNSTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, JOHNSTOWN AREA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION, THE LEARNING LAMP, FRACTRACKER ALLIANCE, GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE, and UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTO.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants must have 501(c)(3) IRS designation and serve Bedford, Cambria, and/or Somerset counties.
Deadline: Twice each year; examples on the page include Friday, January 30, 2015 and Friday, August 28, 2015.
Who can apply: Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations serving Bedford, Cambria, Somerset, and/or Indiana counties with IRS 501(c)(3) status; governmental entities; volunteer fire companies with 501(c)(4) status; and other tax-exempt organizations such as churches. The foundation also notes that applications may be forwarded to other funders if they fit other criteria.
Deadline: Current opportunities are listed with varying deadlines; examples on the site include Fall 2026 open until Friday, August 28, and other opportunities marked closed.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $404,000 | 2026 | CED - BLIGHT |
| GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $277,580 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO |
| INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC FOUNDATION | ALTOONA, PA | $201,690 | 2026 | RELIGION |
| GREATER JOHNSTOWN COMMUNITY YMCA | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $198,505 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
| BEAVER COUNTY MARCELLUS AWARENESS C | AMBRIDGE, PA | $175,667 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO |
| UNITED JEWISH APPEAL | HOLLSOPPLE, PA | $147,150 | 2026 | RELIGION |
| EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC CHURCH | VENICE, FL | $126,492 | 2026 | RELIGION |
| JOHNSTOWN AREA REGIONAL INDUSTRIES | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $126,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| FLOOD CITY BOXING ACADEMY INC | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $122,250 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
| SOMERSET COUNTY FOUNDATION | SOMERSET, PA | $122,026 | 2026 | CHILDREN AND YOUTH |
| GALLERY ON GAZEBO | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $107,450 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
| VERLAND FOUNDATION INC | SEWICKLEY, PA | $90,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
| CAMBRIA COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $82,250 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
| COUNTY OF SOMERSET | SOMERSET, PA | $80,109 | 2026 | CED - TRAILS AND PAR |
| THE LEARNING LAMP | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $78,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
| JOHNSTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $77,616 | 2026 | ARTS AND CULTURE |
| GENERATION180 | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $77,220 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO |
| PENIEL RESIDENTIAL DRUGALCOHOL TRE | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $75,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
| GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE CONSERVANCY | HOMESTEAD, PA | $66,717 | 2026 | CED - TRAILS AND PAR |
| INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS | BROOKLYN, NY | $66,000 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO |
| CAMBRIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION | EBENSBURG, PA | $63,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
| NONPROFIT PARTNERS | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $59,130 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO |
| BISHOP MCCORT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $58,576 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| VISION TOGETHER 2025 | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $57,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
| LEE INITIATIVES INC | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $55,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
| FOOD & WATER WATCH | WASHINGTON, DC | $55,000 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO |
| REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SOMERSET | SOMERSET, PA | $54,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
| CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $51,000 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO |
| LAUREL HIGHLANDS EDUCATION AND ROBO | HOLLSOPPLE, PA | $50,750 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
| LIGONIER VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | LAUGHLINTOWN, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | HERITAGE |
| MCKEESPORT REGIONAL HISTORY AND HER | MCKEESPORT, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | HERITAGE |
| PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILIT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO |
| UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTO | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $48,260 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| STACKHOUSE PARK INC | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $45,500 | 2026 | CED - TRAILS AND PAR |
| BETH SHOLOM TEMPLE | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $44,910 | 2026 | RELIGION |
| INDIANA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT | INDIANA, PA | $44,079 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE ALLEGH | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $40,957 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO |
| VALLEY SCHOOL OF LIGONIER | LIGONIER, PA | $40,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| PROTECT PT | HARRISON CITY, PA | $40,000 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO |
| THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY P | UNIVERSITY PARK, PA | $40,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| HIGHLANDS HEALTH | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $38,140 | 2026 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SER |
| FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $35,000 | 2026 | RELIGION |
| SOMERSET COUNTY MOBILE FOOD BANK | SOMERSET, PA | $34,500 | 2026 | RELIGION |
| JEWISH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $34,500 | 2026 | RELIGION |
| JOHNSTOWN SLAVIC FESTIVAL | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $34,265 | 2026 | HERITAGE |
| BEDFORD COUNTY REGIONAL EDUCATION F | EVERETT, PA | $32,663 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| WOMEN'S HELP CENTER | JOHNSTOWN, PA | $31,859 | 2026 | ARTS AND CULTURE |
| EAST END COOPERATIVE MINISTRY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $30,000 | 2026 | RELIGION |
| SAINT JUDE'S CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HO | MEMPHIS, TN | $28,876 | 2026 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SER |
| THE WATERSMITH GUILD | CHESWICK, PA | $28,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY AND ECONOM |
JOHNSTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
$404,000CED - BLIGHT
INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC FOUNDATION
$201,690RELIGION
GREATER JOHNSTOWN COMMUNITY YMCA
$198,505COMMUNITY AND ECONOM
BEAVER COUNTY MARCELLUS AWARENESS C
$175,667ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO
RELIGION
EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC CHURCH
$126,492RELIGION
FLOOD CITY BOXING ACADEMY INC
$122,250COMMUNITY AND ECONOM
SOMERSET COUNTY FOUNDATION
$122,026CHILDREN AND YOUTH
GALLERY ON GAZEBO
$107,450COMMUNITY AND ECONOM
VERLAND FOUNDATION INC
$90,000COMMUNITY AND ECONOM
CAMBRIA COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
$82,250COMMUNITY AND ECONOM
COUNTY OF SOMERSET
$80,109CED - TRAILS AND PAR
JOHNSTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$77,616ARTS AND CULTURE
GENERATION180
$77,220ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO
PENIEL RESIDENTIAL DRUGALCOHOL TRE
$75,000COMMUNITY AND ECONOM
GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE CONSERVANCY
$66,717CED - TRAILS AND PAR
CAMBRIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
$63,500COMMUNITY AND ECONOM
NONPROFIT PARTNERS
$59,130ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELO
VISION TOGETHER 2025
$57,000COMMUNITY AND ECONOM
LEE INITIATIVES INC
$55,000COMMUNITY AND ECONOM
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SOMERSET
$54,000COMMUNITY AND ECONOM
LAUREL HIGHLANDS EDUCATION AND ROBO
$50,750COMMUNITY AND ECONOM
LIGONIER VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$50,000HERITAGE
MCKEESPORT REGIONAL HISTORY AND HER
$50,000HERITAGE
STACKHOUSE PARK INC
$45,500CED - TRAILS AND PAR
BETH SHOLOM TEMPLE
$44,910RELIGION
INDIANA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
$44,079EDUCATION
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY P
$40,000EDUCATION
HIGHLANDS HEALTH
$38,140HEALTH AND HUMAN SER
FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$35,000RELIGION
SOMERSET COUNTY MOBILE FOOD BANK
$34,500RELIGION
JOHNSTOWN SLAVIC FESTIVAL
$34,265HERITAGE
BEDFORD COUNTY REGIONAL EDUCATION F
$32,663EDUCATION
WOMEN'S HELP CENTER
$31,859ARTS AND CULTURE
EAST END COOPERATIVE MINISTRY
$30,000RELIGION
THE WATERSMITH GUILD
$28,000COMMUNITY AND ECONOM