The Muriel E and Edward C Wachter Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderLower Burrell, Pennsylvania · EIN 86-6349314 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$101K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$3.1M
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 | SUSAN KRUMPE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2111, LOWER BURRELL PA 15068 |
| Phone | 6032522783 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
20% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| People's Library of New Kensington & Lower Burrell | New Kensington, PA | General charitable giving | $9,000 |
| Valley Points Family YMCA | New Kensington, PA | General charitable giving | $9,000 |
| Braeburn Community Church | Lower Burrell, PA | General charitable giving | $6,000 |
| Oakmont Carnegie Library | Oakmont, PA | General charitable giving | $6,000 |
| Plum Community Library | Plum, PA | General charitable giving | $6,000 |
| Animal Protectors Animal Shelter | New Kensington, PA | General charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Burtner House | Natrona Heights, PA | General charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Rachel Carson Homestead Association | Springdale, PA | General charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army New Kensington Chapter | New Kensington, PA | General charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Allegheny Kiski Valley Heritage Museum | Tarentum, PA | General charitable giving | $4,000 |
| Allegheny Kiski Valley Senior Center | New Kensington, PA | General charitable giving | $4,000 |
| Community Library of Allegheny Valley | Natrona Heights, PA | General charitable giving | $4,000 |
| Fun & Freedom Youth Sports | Tarentum, PA | General charitable giving | $4,000 |
| Harmarville Cemetery Assoc - Henderson Cemetery | Cabot, PA | General charitable giving | $4,000 |
| Plum Creek Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | General charitable giving | $3,000 |
| Parnassus Area Preservation Partnershipcompassion Network | New Kensington, PA | General charitable giving | $2,000 |
| Plum Ems | Pittsburgh, PA | General charitable giving | $2,000 |
| United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington | New Kensington, PA | General charitable giving | $2,000 |
| Unity Volunteer Fire Department | Plum Boro, PA | General charitable giving | $2,000 |
| Westmoreland County Food Bank | Delmont, PA | General charitable giving | $2,000 |
| Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Dept #3 & Ems | Lower Burrell, PA | General charitable giving | $1,500 |
| Care at Home Fund | Arnold, PA | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Friends to Friends Foundation | Export, PA | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Knead Cafe | New Kensington, PA | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Logan's Ferry Presbyterian Church | New Kensington, PA | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Lower Burrell Meals on Wheels | Lower Burrell, PA | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Burrellton Garden Club | Lower Burrell, PA | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Etna Library | Etna, NH | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Good Neighbor Health Clinic | White River Junction, VT | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Project Seed | New Kensington, PA | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Spark Community Center | Lebanon, NH | General charitable giving | $500 |
| The Upper Valley Haven | White River Junction, VT | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Vandergrift Public Library | Vandergrift, PA | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | Lower Burrell, PA | General charitable giving | $250 |
| Burrell Baseball Association | Lower Burrell, PA | General charitable giving | $250 |
| First Baptist Church of Hanover in Etna | Etna, NH | General charitable giving | $250 |
| Skyview Radio Society | Upper Burrell, PA | General charitable giving | $250 |
| The Family Place | Norwich, VT | General charitable giving | $250 |
| The Howe Library | Hanover, NH | General charitable giving | $250 |
| Prouty Dartmouth Cancer Center | Lebanon, NH | General charitable giving | $155 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,655 | 40 |
| 2024 | $99,155 | 37 |
| 2023 | $102,650 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103759
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6349314
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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