Emporium Foundation Inc
Historical FunderEmporium, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-0995760 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $13,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GARY BODEN TREASURER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 EAST FOURTH STREET, EMPORIUM PA 15834 |
| Phone | 8144863333 |
| Form and materials | 1. ORGANIZATION NAME 2. PURPOSE OF GRANT 3. PERSON TO CONTACT IN REQUESTING ORGANIZATION 4. DATE FUNDS ARE NEEDED |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS WILL BE GEOGRAPHICALLY LIMITED TO THE CAMERON COUNTY AREA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron County Recreation Board General Budget | Emporium, PA | Defray recreation center activities budget | $35,000 |
| Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities | Emporium, PA | Beaver hall renovations | $29,000 |
| Guy & Mary Felt Manor Inc | Emporium, PA | Nursing home operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Cameron County Chamber of Commerce | Emporium, PA | Defray operating budget | $22,000 |
| Cameron County Ambulance Services Inc | Emporium, PA | Building renovation | $15,000 |
| Cameron County School District | Emporium, PA | Student education trip | $13,500 |
| Cameron County Recreation Board 4-H Programs | Emporium, PA | 4-H out-of-school youth programs | $12,500 |
| Cameron County Little League | Emporium, PA | Budget for little league & girls softball spring-summer program | $12,000 |
| Northern Ttier Community Action Corp | Coudersport, PA | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Cameron County Recreation Board Playground | Emporium, PA | Summer playground budget | $4,500 |
| Cameron County Quarterback Club | Emporium, PA | Cchs football season pre-game meals & year-end banquet | $4,000 |
| Emporium Borough Police Department | Emporium, PA | Ballistic vest | $4,000 |
| Drum & Henry Kids Fishing Derby Committee | Emporium, PA | Derby event | $3,000 |
| Project Pedal | San Francisco, CA | Bike race event | $2,800 |
| Prospect Park Playground Association | Brooklyn, NY | 2025 season | $2,500 |
| Hometown Mentors Inc | Emporium, PA | Dolly parton's imagination library | $2,000 |
| Cameron County Fair Association Inc | Emporium, PA | Technology upgrade project | $1,840 |
| Cameron County Fireworks Committee | Emporium, PA | Community fireworks display | $1,500 |
| Community Education Center of Elk & Cameron Counties | St Marys, PA | Tuition for cameron county resident attending leadership classes program | $1,150 |
| Woodland Elemnetary School | Emporium, PA | Science trip | $360 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,650 | 20 |
| 2024 | $241,292 | 19 |
| 2023 | $143,410 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349100732
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-0995760
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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