Penn National Gaming Foundation
Historical FunderWyomissing, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-3477997 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$452K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PENN ENTERTAINMENT FOUNDATION INC A |
|---|---|
| Address | 825 BERKSHIRE BLVD SUITE 200, WYOMISSING PA 19610 |
| Phone | 6103788325 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE SENT IN DUPLICATE VIA POSTAL MAIL AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:A PROGRAM NARRATIVE (DETAILED ON THE APPLICATION), A DETAILED BUDGET FOR PROJECT/PROGRAM WHICH ORGANIZATION IS SEEKING FUNDING, A COPY OF PREVIOUS AND CURRENT YEAR BUDGETS, A COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, COPY OF PRIOR YEAR'S 990, A CERTIFIED COPY OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, A LIST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THEIR AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, A RESUME' OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER SENIOR MEMBERS, AND A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT ANNUAL REPORT. |
| Deadlines | GRANTS ARE AWARDED QUARTERLY. DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS ARE THE 1ST DAY OF EACH QUARTER. LATE APPLI |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST HAVE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND MUST BE PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN THE CITY, TOWN OR REGION WHERE PENN ENTERTAINMENT HAS A BUSINESS INTEREST. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND OPERATING EXPENSES, ENDOWMENTS, INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS OR DEFICITS. THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT FUND RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. |
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
51% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latin Americans for Social & Economic Development | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Midnight Golf Program | Bingham Farms, MI | Charitable | $60,000 |
| United Way of Berks County | Reading, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Foundation for the Reading Public Museum | Reading, PA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Reading Hospital Foundation | West Reading, PA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mary's Shelter | Reading, PA | Charitable | $14,250 |
| Rodale Institute | Kutztown, PA | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Im Able Foundation | Wyomissing, PA | Charitable | $10,300 |
| Alliance to Fight Human Trafficking in Swla | Lake Charles, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alvernia University | Reading, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Arab American Civil Rights League | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Catalyst Detroit | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Courageous Inc | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Detroit Youth Golf | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Detroit Youth Sports Commision Inc | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Money Matters 4 Youth | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Laney's Legacy of Hope | Wyomissing, PA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| 18Th Wonder Improvement Association | Reading, PA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Hope Rescue Mission of the City of Reading Pa | Reading, PA | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Inc | Reading, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Discovery Childrens Museum | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Grant a Gift Autism Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank | Reading, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Historical Society of Berks County | Reading, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Inc | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lend a Hand of Boulder City | Boulder City, NV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Safe Berks | Reading, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tech Impact | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Animal Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Unshakeable | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Vegas Stronger | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Reading Chamber Alliance | Reading, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance | Millersville, MD | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Opportunity House | Reading, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Reading Science Center | Reading, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| West Jefferson Hospital Foundation | Marrero, LA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Foundation for the Reading Area Community College | Reading, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hannahs Hope Ministries Inc | Reading, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Breakthrough Bike Challenge | Longport, NJ | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of Karen Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation | Longport, NJ | Charitable | $500 |
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institution Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $250 |
| Hershey Food Bank & Community Outreach | Hershey, PA | Charitable | $250 |
| Fur the Love of Animals Sanctuary & Services | Reading, PA | Charitable | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $452,250 | 49 |
| 2023 | $579,629 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522579349100052
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3477997
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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