Ainsworth Foundation
Invitation OnlySaegertown, Pennsylvania · EIN 83-2318716 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$33.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $90,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford Heritage Community Foundation | Meadville, PA | General fund | $400,000 |
| Apseed Early Childhood Education | Salisbury, NC | General fund | $145,842 |
| Ainsworth Donor Advised Fund | Meadville, PA | General fund | $118,354 |
| Pretty Lake Vacation Camp | Meadville, PA | General fund | $100,000 |
| Common Roots | Meadville, PA | General fund | $90,000 |
| Center for Family Services Inc | Meadville, PA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Center on Halsted | Chicago, IL | General fund | $50,000 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center | Juno Beach, FL | General fund | $50,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Inc | Mills River, NC | General fund | $50,000 |
| Meadville Community Soup Kitchen | Meadville, PA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricane helene relief | $50,000 |
| The Active Aging Foundation | Meadville, PA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Wings Flight of Hope | Orchard Park, NY | General fund | $50,000 |
| Women's Services Inc | Meadville, PA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Crawford County Mental Health Awareness Program | Meadville, PA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Deep Well Project | Hilton Head Island, SC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Meadville Public Library | Meadville, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,330,196 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,208,201 | 17 |
| 2022 | $1,065,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349102469
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2318716
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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