The Willary Foundation
Historical FunderScranton, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7014785 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,250 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PNC BANK CO KENNETH SPRUILL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 283, SCRANTON PA 18501 |
| Phone | 5706140088 |
| Form and materials | THE WILLARY FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | SEE APPLICATION FORM |
| Restrictions | SEE APPLICATION FORM |
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
17% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Center | Scranton, PA | Children's learning center | $50,000 |
| Geisinger Health Foundation | Danville, PA | Community behavioral health | $50,000 |
| Northeastern Pa Educational | Pittston, PA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Food Dignity Project | Kingston, PA | Farm stands | $47,500 |
| Scranton Area Foundation | Scranton, PA | Building for the future | $35,000 |
| Philharmonic Society of Ne Pa | Wilkes Barre, PA | Building bridges | $30,000 |
| Northeast Regional Cancer Institute | Scranton, PA | Community based cancer | $30,000 |
| Catherine Mcauley Center | Scranton, PA | Prevention of homelessness | $26,000 |
| Nativity Miguel School of Scranton | Dunmore, PA | After school program | $25,000 |
| Mycil Center for Independent Living Center | Scranton, PA | Tsc is spreading petals for | $25,000 |
| United Neighborhood Centers of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Pine brook neighborhood | $25,000 |
| Allied Services Foundation | Clarks Summit, PA | Local access to advanced | $25,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | Scranton community | $25,000 |
| Penn State Philanthropic Fund | University Park, PA | Teachers behavioral | $25,000 |
| Misericordia University | Dallas, PA | Summer undergraduate | $20,000 |
| United Way of Wyoming Valley | Wilkesbarre, PA | Parent support line | $20,000 |
| Spring Hills Foundation | N Abington Twp, PA | Sensory scouts | $6,490 |
| Bronx River Art Center | Bronx, NY | General support | $6,250 |
| The Blanket Inc | Harrisonburg, VA | General support | $6,250 |
| Community Kitchen Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $6,250 |
| Historic Jayhawk Theatre Inc | Topeka, KS | General support | $6,250 |
| Keystone Rescue Mission | Wilkesbarre, PA | Pathfinders workforce | $6,000 |
| Everhart Museum of Natural History and Art | Scranton, PA | Observation beehive | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $548,990 | 23 |
| 2023 | $599,792 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523259349100307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7014785
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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