The Luzerne Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2765498
- Pennsylvania
- Wilkesbarre
- Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy
- Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy in Pennsylvania
- Total giving
- $4.3MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $83MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RECOGNIZED AS A PENNSYLVANIA NON-PROFIT, NON-STOCK CORPORATION THAT HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS A TAX-EXEMPT PUBLIC CHARITY, BY REASON OF BEING AN ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO MAKE OUR REGION A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SEVEN KEY AREAS THAT TOGETHER CONSTITUTE A HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY INCLUDING SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH ISSUES, HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION IS PRIVILEGED TO FACILITATE THE PHILANTHROPY OF VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND THAT QUALITY OF LIFE REQUIRES "GIVING BACK" SO OTHERS MIGHT REALIZE THE BEAUTY OF OUR AREA, HAVE ACCESS TO THE ARTS, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND ENJOY SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots Cove Inc | $300K | 2024 |
| Geisinger Health System Foundation | $220K | 2024 |
| Mmi Preparatory School | $210K | 2024 |
| Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA | $110K | 2024 |
| Hunts for Healing Inc | $94K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.luzfdn.org
Open grant opportunities from this funder
- Pasco L. Schiavo Grants – The Luzerne Foundation
- The Luzerne Foundation Nonprofit Accelerator – The Luzerne Foundation
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.