Hackett Philanthropies Foundation
Invitation OnlyShavertown, Pennsylvania · EIN 46-4145344 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$208K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
23% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wittenberg University | Springfield, OH | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Brehm Foundation | Carbondale, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Fork Over Love | Kingston, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| North Branch Land Trust | Trucksville, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center | Wilkes Barre, PA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Cancer Wellness Center of Nepa | Forty Fort, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nepa Racing Inc | Forty Fort, PA | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Big Brother Big Sister | Forty Fort, PA | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Adopt a Single Mother | Mountaintop, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Coffee Inclusive | Pittston, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Operation Head Strong | Flushing, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Poland Mountain United Way | Stroudsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pa Future Educators Association | Harrisburg, PA | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Shavertown Fire Company | Shavertown, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wilmington Trust Sp Svcs Inc | Wilkmingston, DE | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hanover Area Quarterback Club | Hanover Township, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Casa of Luzerne County | Wilkesbarre, PA | General fund | $460 |
| Shavertown United Methodist Church | Shavertown, PA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Wyoming Valley Childrens Assoc | Forty Fort, PA | Unrestricted | $225 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $207,885 | 21 |
| 2024 | $178,115 | 32 |
| 2023 | $150,560 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349100434
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4145344
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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