Symmco Foundation
Historical FunderIndiana, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1480507 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | John Bean |
|---|---|
| Address | South Park Street, Sykesville PA 15865 |
| Phone | 8148942461 |
| Form and materials | Any legible form - name and address included |
| Deadlines | Anytime |
| 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
8% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sykesville Public Library | Sykesville, PA | Donation | $24,000 |
| Penn State DuBois Univ | DuBois, PA | Donation | $10,000 |
| DuBois Area United Way | DuBois, PA | Donation | $8,000 |
| Slippery Rock University | Slippery Rock, PA | Donation | $6,000 |
| Penn State University | University Park, PA | Donation | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army | Punxsutawney, PA | Donation | $5,500 |
| Salvation Army | DuBois, PA | Donation | $5,500 |
| DuBois Area Food Pantry | DuBois, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Geneva College | Beaver Falls, PA | Donation | $3,000 |
| St Francis University | Loretto, PA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Gannon University | Erie, PA | Donation | $3,000 |
| University of Findlay | Findlay, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Donation | $3,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $3,000 |
| DuBois Public Library | DuBois, PA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Punxsutawney Public Library | Punxsutawney, PA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Punxsutawney Weather Center | Punxsutawney, PA | Donation | $1,500 |
| DuBois Free Medical Clinic | DuBois, PA | Donation | $1,500 |
| All About Grace Foundation | DuBois, PA | Donation | $1,500 |
| DuBois Area High School Make-A-Wish | DuBois, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Birdies Haven Free Clinic | Punxsutawney, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| PCOP Community Meal Fund | Punxsutawney, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($54,406). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,906 | 31 |
| 2024 | $140,700 | 29 |
| 2023 | $177,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349103186
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1480507
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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