Blue Mountain Foundation
Invitation OnlyWyomissing, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2586321 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$100K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,500.
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
13% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-County Wellness Services | Reading, PA | Educational programs | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Reading, PA | General purpose | $5,500 |
| Casa of Berks County | Wyomissing, PA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Hope Rescue Mission | Reading, PA | Lighthouse center for women/children | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Horse Rescue | Canton, MS | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Penn State Health St Joseph | Reading, PA | St joseph downtown campus | $5,000 |
| John Paul II Center | Shillington, PA | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Mary's Shelter | Reading, PA | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Pa | Miquon, PA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Hillside SPCA | Pottsville, PA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Literacy Council of Reading Berks | West Lawn, PA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Olivet Boys & Girls Club | Reading, PA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General purpose - berks chapter | $2,000 |
| Berks Encore | Reading, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Hawk Mountain Sanctuary | Kempton, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Helping Harvest | Reading, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learn | New Ringgold, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Humane Pennsylvania | Reading, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| One by One Inc | Temple, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Opportunity House | Reading, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Wyomissing Public Library | Wyomissing, PA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Berks Catholic High School | Reading, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Berks Free Medical Clinic | Robesonia, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Berks History Center | Reading, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Reading, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Caron Foundation | Wernersville, PA | Tieman ctr for research | $1,500 |
| Easter Seals | Harrisburg, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Friends of Chamber Music of Reading | Reading, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Reading Public Library Fdn | Reading, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Safe Berks | Reading, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | General purpose | $1,500 |
| South Mountain YMCA Camps | Reinholds, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Western Berks Ambulance | West Lawn, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Wood to Wonderful | Bernville, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Wyomissing Area Education Fdn | Wyomissing, PA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Centre Park Historic District | Reading, PA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Centre Park Historic District | Reading, PA | John slifko tree fund | $1,000 |
| Childrens Home of Reading | Reading, PA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Red Creek Wildlife Center Inc | Schulykill Haven, PA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Borough of Wyomissing | Wyomissing, PA | July 4th parade | $500 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | General purpose | $500 |
| Animal Rescue League of Berks Co | Birdsboro, PA | General purpose | $250 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist | Wyomissing, PA | General purpose | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,500 | 45 |
| 2023 | $84,500 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512939349100411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2586321
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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