The Eureka Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaverly, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2434268 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$761K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$10,800
Total assets$12.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne Counties | Scranton, PA | Dolly parton immagination | $100,000 |
| Chop | Scranton, PA | Food for kids, dental | $60,000 |
| St Vladimir's Ukrainian Church | Scranton, PA | Ukraine aide, ultrasound | $50,000 |
| Outreach Center for Community Resources | Scranton, PA | Women's reentry program, | $50,000 |
| Friendship House | Scranton, PA | Depaul school nepa | $45,000 |
| Wvia Public Media | Pittston, PA | Non-Profit journalism, | $40,000 |
| Lackawanna County Library System | Scranton, PA | Library lecture series and | $36,000 |
| Philharmonic Society of Nepa | Wilkes Barre, PA | Education and outreach | $32,000 |
| Waverly Community House | Waverly, PA | Hvac project | $25,000 |
| Countryside Conservancy | LA Plume, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Nursing program | $25,000 |
| United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | Camp kelly | $20,000 |
| Cooperage Project | Honesdale, PA | Youth program & farmers | $20,000 |
| Nativitymiguel School of Scranton | Dunmore, PA | Private, tuition free | $20,000 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church | Scranton, PA | Memorial donation & infant | $18,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Nepa | Scranton, PA | Kid's campaign, summer | $17,000 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation | Plymouth Meeting, PA | Cancer respite for families | $15,000 |
| Scranton Shakespeare Festival | Scranton, PA | Scranton shakes youth | $12,000 |
| Safety Net | Scranton, PA | Operating support | $12,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | General support | $10,800 |
| Mom-N-Pa Free Dental Clinic | Wilkesbarre, PA | Dental project | $10,000 |
| Cypress House Bakery | Scranton, PA | Prisoner re-entry job | $10,000 |
| Abington Heights Civic League Inc | Clarks Summit, PA | Community chest | $8,000 |
| Scanton Cultural Center | Scranton, PA | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Individuals Abilities in Motion | Olyphant, PA | Bike buddy adaptive bike | $6,000 |
| Scottish Rite Foundation | Scranton, PA | General support | $6,000 |
| All One Charities | Wilkesbarre, PA | Carbondale summer food | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Abington Community Library | Clarks Summit, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Wrc Inc Women's Resource Center | Scranton, PA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Hunters Sharing the Harvest Inc | Greenville, PA | Food insecurity | $5,000 |
| Wayne Conty Community Foundation | Honesdale, PA | Home libraries | $5,000 |
| Ballet Theatre of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Lackawanna Pro Bono Inc | Scranton, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Ignatius Volunteers of Nepa | Scranton, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Honesdale, PA | Books for kids | $5,000 |
| Scranton Preparatory School | Scranton, PA | Cig-Ignatious challenge | $3,000 |
| Allied Services Personal Care Inc | Clarks Summit, PA | Cancer respite for families | $3,000 |
| Griffin Pond Animal Shelter | South Abington Townshi, PA | No-Kill shelter | $3,000 |
| Spring Hills Foundation | North Abington Townshi, PA | Summer camp for kids | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $761,300 | 40 |
| 2023 | $544,320 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349101526
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2434268
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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