Sordoni Foundation Inc
Historical FunderKingston, Pennsylvania · EIN 46-0728514 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANDREW J SORDONI III |
|---|---|
| Address | 1088 WYOMING AVE, KINGSTON PA 18704 |
| Phone | 5702836202 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN THE FORM OF A LETTER AND SHOULD CONTAIN A SPECIFIC PROPOSAL |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE TO PROMOTE CIVIC, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICE PURPOSES, PRIMARILY TO ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN NORTHEASTERN PA. NO GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS. |
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
28% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Rockwell Museum | Stockbridge, MA | Charitable | $75,000 |
| King's College | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $50,939 |
| All One Charities | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lackawanna College | Scranton, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania Chamber Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Wvia | Pittston, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Luzerne County Historical Society | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Threefold Education Association | Mechanicsburg, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine | Scranton, PA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Brandywine River Museum of Art | Chadds Ford, PA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Open Discourse Coalition | Lewisburg PA, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Way of Wyoming Valley | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Volunters In Medicine | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Childrens Scholarship Fund of Phila | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Father Judge High School | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Misericordia University | Dallas, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wilkes University - Sordoni Art Gallery | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Acta | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Society of Illustrators | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Anthracite Heritage Foundation | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Open The Books | Burr Ridge, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Fine Arts Fiesta | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hoover Institute | Stanford CA, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Back Mountain Memorial Library Assoc | Dallas, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| CATO Institute | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Harveys Lake Fire and Ambulance | Harveys Lake, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hoyt Library | Kingston, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $520,939 | 32 |
| 2024 | $486,581 | 25 |
| 2023 | $477,168 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102341
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0728514
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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