Philo & Sarah Blaisdell Foundation
Historical FunderBradford, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6035748 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$651K
Organizations funded104
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$13.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RON L ORRIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 MAIN ST SUITE 410, BRADFORD PA 16701 |
| Phone | 8143626340 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
3% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Area Alliance | Bradford, PA | Local economic revitalization | $130,500 |
| City of Bradford Oecd | Bradford, PA | Engineering study and maintenance | $100,000 |
| Futures Rehabilitation Center Inc | Bradford, PA | Building purchase | $50,500 |
| Bradford Hospital Foundation | Bradford, PA | Meals on wheels program | $35,000 |
| City of Bradford | Bradford, PA | Electrician van purchase | $30,000 |
| Bradford Educational Foundation | Bradford, PA | Support university of pitt bradford | $25,000 |
| Destinations Bradford | Bradford, PA | Assitance with the needy | $20,000 |
| Friendship Table | Bradford, PA | Feeding the hungry | $18,260 |
| Bradford Learning Center | Bradford, PA | New playground | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Olean NY and Bradford Pa | Olean, NY | Bradford youth swimming program | $13,000 |
| United Way of Bradford Area Inc | Bradford, PA | Community building | $12,200 |
| Bradford Creative and Performing Ar | Bradford, PA | General operations | $11,500 |
| Care for Children | Bradford, PA | Children care programs | $10,500 |
| Bradford Area Public Library | Bradford, PA | Public library operations | $10,000 |
| Evergreen Elm Inc | Bradford, PA | Programs for adults with mental disa | $10,000 |
| Beacon Light Behavioral Health | Bradford, PA | Assist individuals with disabilities | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Bradford, PA | Red kettle fund | $8,800 |
| Mckean County SPCA | Bradford, PA | Animal shelter | $7,500 |
| Bright Alternatives Inc | Bradford, PA | Support women pregancy & childcare | $7,000 |
| Kids and Cancer Benefit | Bradford, PA | Assistance with fundraising events | $7,000 |
| Eras Less Fortunate Fund | Bradford, PA | Gifts for qualified children | $6,240 |
| Bradford American Legion | Bradford, PA | Donation for wreath at christmas | $5,500 |
| Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce | Bradford, PA | Economic development | $5,000 |
| Willow Creek Snowmobile Club Inc | Bradford, PA | Trail maintenance | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Bradford | Bradford, PA | Children costs and boots | $4,000 |
| Casa of Mckean County | Smethport, PA | Court appointed special advocate pro | $4,000 |
| Bradford Pumpkin Fest | Bradford, PA | Assistance with pumpkin festival | $4,000 |
| YMCA of Olean NY and Bradford Pa | Olean, NY | Bradford location general operations | $4,000 |
| Italian American Club | Bradford, PA | Italian festival | $3,000 |
| First Night Bradford | Bradford, PA | Nye arts event | $3,000 |
| Leek Hunting and Mountain Preserve | Oswayo, PA | Disabled veterans outdoor activities | $3,000 |
| Mckean County SPCA | Bradford, PA | Golf tournament | $3,000 |
| Bradford City Police Department | Bradford, PA | Police dog | $2,500 |
| Bradford Chamber Foundation | Bradford, PA | Charitable auction | $2,500 |
| Downtown Bradford Bus Dist Auth | Bradford, PA | Donation for downtown flowers | $2,500 |
| Golf Fore Heroes | Bradford, PA | Golf tournament | $2,500 |
| Bradford Little Theatre | Bradford, PA | Theatre programs | $2,000 |
| Camp Penuel East | Eldred, PA | Christian youth camping | $2,000 |
| Mckean County Detective Bureau | Smethport, PA | K-9 unit | $2,000 |
| Big 30 Athletic Corporation | Coudersport, PA | For insurance coverage | $1,700 |
| Kiwanis Club of Bradford | Bradford, PA | Movies for kids | $1,580 |
| Downtown Bradford Revitalization Co | Bradford, PA | Donation for flowers for maint st | $1,500 |
| Eldred World War II Museum Inc | Eldred, PA | World war II education | $1,500 |
| School St Elementary School | Bradford, PA | Ice cream social and backpack prog. | $1,500 |
| Tuna Valley Trail Association | Bradford, PA | Outdoor trail maintenance | $1,500 |
| Music Owls Booster Club | Bradford, PA | Youth musical program | $1,300 |
| St Jude's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operations | $1,300 |
| Zonta International | Bradford, PA | Women advocacy | $1,100 |
| City of Bradford Police Department | Bradford, PA | 911 toy express donation | $1,000 |
| Bradford City Fire Department | Bradford, PA | Fire protection | $1,000 |
| Bradford Exchange Club | Bradford, PA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Bradford Pumpkin Fest | Bradford, PA | Main street festival | $1,000 |
| Bradford Regional Little League | Bradford, PA | Youth sports | $1,000 |
| Mattresses Across Mckean County | Bradford, PA | Mattresses for children | $1,000 |
| Mckean County Special Olympics | Bradford, PA | Sports for disabled individuals | $1,000 |
| Oak Hill Cemetary Association of Br | Bradford, PA | Cemetery upkeep | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Bradford, PA | Relay for life | $1,000 |
| Leadership Mckean County | Bradford, PA | Rise programming | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Bradford | Bradford, PA | General programs | $1,000 |
| Street Dreams Car Club | Bradford, PA | Annual car show | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 104 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($6,400). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $651,002 | 117 |
| 2024 | $554,348 | 118 |
| 2023 | $472,632 | 131 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349101309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6035748
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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