William and L R Gale Community Foundation
Historical FunderWellsboro, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6925368 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $9,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CITIZENS NORTHERN BANK ATTN EDWARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 90-92 MAIN STREET, WELLSBORO PA 16901 |
| Phone | 5707240243 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIED FORMAT, GENERALLY IN THE FORM OF A LETTER INCLUDING 501(c)(3) STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE MADE ONLY TO 501(c)(3) CHARITIES AND TO QUALIFYING HIGH |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galeton Area School District | Galeton, PA | STEM program,gymnasium updateplayground update | $30,000 |
| West Hill Cemetery Association | Galeton, PA | Major cemeteryroad repairs | $15,000 |
| Galeton Public Library | Galeton, PA | Information resourcesprograms, equipment,and services | $15,000 |
| Galeton Borough Police Department | Galeton, PA | Communication equipmentand variousprotection items | $9,000 |
| Borough of Galeton | Galeton, PA | Repair band houseand bathrooms | $8,000 |
| Allegheny Mountain Little League | Galeton, PA | Concession stand,ground repairs, newbases, and field | $7,500 |
| Galeton Ministerium Inc | Galeton, PA | Funding ofbenevolent servicesto galeton | $7,000 |
| Galeton Fireworks Committee | Galeton, PA | Fireworks for4th of julycelebration | $6,000 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | Wellsboro, PA | Cherry springsstate parkconcert/event | $5,000 |
| Potter County Animal Assistance Project | Coudersport, PA | Spray, neuterand emergency med | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts Troop #40024 | Gaines, PA | Handbooksand supplies | $1,000 |
| Galeton Rotary Club | Galeton, PA | Replace damagedgoal post | $1,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($243,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $350,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $281,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349103809
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6925368
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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