John J and Marjorie M Passan Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilkes Barre, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2870593 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$110K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State Wilkes Barre Campus | Lehman, PA | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Nyu Langone Medical Center | New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Geisinger Health Foundation - Healing Gardens | Danville, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Fm Kirby Center for Performing Arts - Laux Young People | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wilkes University | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| United Way of Wyoming Valley | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitablecharitablecharitable | $2,500 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitablecharitable | $1,500 |
| Volunteers of America - Dial a Driver Program | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $84,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | $49,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630429349101133
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2870593
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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