Telford Area Community Aid Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-2422217
Foundation Overview
Based in Fort Washington, PA, Telford Area Community Aid Foundation has awarded 114 grants totaling $211,500 to organizations in Pennsylvania. Individual grants range from $500 to $5,000, with a median award of $1,250.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 9 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Souderton (28%), Perkasie (13%), Telford (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 66% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (52%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Telford Area Community Aid Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindness Between Friends | $1,000 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Provide Resources To Prevent Homelessness And To Assist Clients Transitioning Out Of Homelessness In Bucks County | 2024 |
| Indian Valley Public Library | $500 | Telford, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Library Services To Residents Of The Telford-souderton And Surrounding Areas | 2024 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | $1,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Educational And Social Services To Individuals In The Souderton-telford Area | 2024 |
| Penn Foundation | $1,000 | Sellersville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization With Its Camp Crossroads Program Which Assists Those Suffering From Some Type Of Addiction | 2024 |
| Senior Adult Activity Center Of Indian Valley | $1,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Souderton-telford Area | 2024 |
| Souderton-telford Rotary Club | $1,000 | Lansdale, PA, US | To Assist The Rotary Club In Operating An Annual Christmas Gift Program For Disadvantaged Youth | 2024 |
| Worthwhile Wear | $1,000 | Silverdale, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Funding Youth Scouting Programs | 2024 |
| Home At Last Dog Rescue | $500 | North Wales, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Save Homeless Dogs Suffering In High-kill Shelter And Puppy Mills, As Well As Dogs In Other Unfortunate Circumstances | 2024 |
| Washington Crossing Council Of Boyscouts Of America | $1,000 | Doyelstown, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Funding The 50th Annual Scouting Golf Classic | 2024 |
| Dock Menonite Academy | $1,000 | Lansdale, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Provide Education In A Faith Based Setting | 2023 |
| Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club | $1,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To Youth In The Indian Valley Area | 2023 |
| Indian Valley Public Library | $1,000 | Telford, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Library Services To Residents Of The Telford-souderton And Surrounding Areas | 2023 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | $1,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Educational And Social Services To Individuals In The Souderton-telford Area | 2023 |
| Mongomery County Spca | $1,000 | Perkiomenville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Operate Its Animal Shelters In The Montgomery County Area | 2023 |
| Penn Foundation | $1,000 | Sellersville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization With Its Camp Mariposa Program Which Assists Those Suffering From Some Type Of Addiction | 2023 |
| Pennridge Fish Organization | $1,000 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Addressing Food Security And Homelessness Issues In The Pennridge Area | 2023 |
| Senior Adult Activity Center Of Indian Valley | $1,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Souderton-telford Area | 2023 |
| Souderton-telford Rotary Club | $1,000 | Lansdale, PA, US | To Assist The Rotary Club In Operating An Annual Christmas Gift Program For Disadvantaged Youth | 2023 |
| Worthwhile Wear | $1,000 | Silverdale, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Funding Youth Scouting Programs | 2023 |
| Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club | $1,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To Youth In The Indian Valley Area | 2022 |
| Indian Valley Public Library | $1,000 | Telford, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Library Services To Residents Of The Telford-souderton And Surrounding Areas | 2022 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | $1,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Educational And Social Services To Individuals In The Souderton-telford Area | 2022 |
| Mongomery County Spca | $500 | Perkiomenville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Operate Its Animal Shelters In The Montgomery County Area | 2022 |
| Penn Foundation | $1,000 | Sellersville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization With Its Camp Mariposa Program Which Assists Those Suffering From Some Type Of Addiction | 2022 |
| Pennridge Fish Organization | $1,000 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Addressing Food Security And Homelessness Issues In The Pennridge Area | 2022 |
| Senior Adult Activity Center Of Indian Valley | $1,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Souderton-telford Area | 2022 |
| Gift Or Life Howie's House | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Serve Transplant Patients And Their Families | 2022 |
| Souderton-telford Rotary Club | $1,000 | Lansdale, PA, US | To Assist The Rotary Club In Operating An Annual Christmas Gift Program For Disadvantaged Youth | 2022 |
| Washington Crossing Council Boy Scouts Of America | $1,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Funding Youth Scouting Programs | 2022 |
| Worhtwhile Wear | $2,500 | Silverdale, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Provide Assistance To Survivors Of Human Trafficking | 2022 |
| Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club | $1,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To Youth In The Indian Valley Area | 2022 |
| Indian Valley Public Library | $1,000 | Telford, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Library Services To Residents Of The Telford-souderton And Surrounding Areas | 2022 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | $1,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Educational And Social Services To Individuals In The Souderton-telford Area | 2022 |
| Mongomery County Spca | $500 | Perkiomenville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Operate Its Animal Shelters In The Montgomery County Area | 2022 |
| Penn Foundation | $1,000 | Sellersville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization With Its Camp Mariposa Program Which Assists Those Suffering From Some Type Of Addiction | 2022 |
| Pennridge Fish Organization | $1,000 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Addressing Food Security And Homelessness Issues In The Pennridge Area | 2022 |
| Senior Adult Activity Center Of Indian Valley | $1,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Souderton-telford Area | 2022 |
| Gift Or Life Howie's House | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Serve Transplant Patients And Their Families | 2022 |
| Souderton-telford Rotary Club | $1,000 | Lansdale, PA, US | To Assist The Rotary Club In Operating An Annual Christmas Gift Program For Disadvantaged Youth | 2022 |
| Washington Crossing Council Boy Scouts Of America | $1,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Funding Youth Scouting Programs | 2022 |
| Worhtwhile Wear | $2,500 | Silverdale, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Provide Assistance To Survivors Of Human Trafficking | 2022 |
| Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club | $1,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To Youth In The Indian Valley Area | 2022 |
| Indian Valley Public Library | $1,000 | Telford, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Library Services To Residents Of The Telford-souderton And Surrounding Areas | 2022 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | $1,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Educational And Social Services To Individuals In The Souderton-telford Area | 2022 |
| Mongomery County Spca | $500 | Perkiomenville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Operate Its Animal Shelters In The Montgomery County Area | 2022 |
| Penn Foundation | $1,000 | Sellersville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization With Its Camp Mariposa Program Which Assists Those Suffering From Some Type Of Addiction | 2022 |
| Pennridge Fish Organization | $1,000 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Addressing Food Security And Homelessness Issues In The Pennridge Area | 2022 |
| Senior Adult Activity Center Of Indian Valley | $1,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Souderton-telford Area | 2022 |
| Gift Or Life Howie's House | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Serve Transplant Patients And Their Families | 2022 |
| Souderton-telford Rotary Club | $1,000 | Lansdale, PA, US | To Assist The Rotary Club In Operating An Annual Christmas Gift Program For Disadvantaged Youth | 2022 |
| Washington Crossing Council Boy Scouts Of America | $1,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Funding Youth Scouting Programs | 2022 |
| Worhtwhile Wear | $2,500 | Silverdale, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Provide Assistance To Survivors Of Human Trafficking | 2022 |
| Souderton-telford Community Development Corporation | $1,000 | Telford, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Revitalize The Downtown Areas Of Telford And Souderton | 2021 |
| Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club | $2,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To Youth In The Indian Valley Area | 2021 |
| Indian Valley Public Library | $1,000 | Telford, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Library Services To Residents Of The Telford-souderton And Surrounding Areas | 2021 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | $2,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Educational And Social Services To Individuals In The Souderton-telford Area | 2021 |
| Laurel House | $2,000 | Norristown, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Provide Assistance To Victims Of Domestic Violence | 2021 |
| Mongomery County Spca | $1,000 | Perkiomenville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Operate Its Animal Shelters In The Montgomery County Area | 2021 |
| Penn Foundation | $1,750 | Sellersville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization With Its Camp Mariposa Program Which Assists Those Suffering From Some Type Of Addiction | 2021 |
| Pennridge Fish Organization | $1,500 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Addressing Food Security And Homelessness Issues In The Pennridge Area | 2021 |
| Pennridge Senior Center | $1,500 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Pennridge Area | 2021 |
| Senior Adult Activity Center Of Indian Valley | $2,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Souderton-telford Area | 2021 |
| Souderton-telford Rotary Club | $1,000 | Lansdale, PA, US | To Assist The Rotary Club In Operating An Annual Christmas Gift Program For Disadvantaged Youth | 2021 |
| Washington Crossing Council Boy Scouts Of America | $1,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Funding Youth Scouting Programs | 2021 |
| Worhtwhile Wear | $2,500 | Silverdale, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Provide Assistance To Survivors Of Human Trafficking | 2021 |
| Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club | $2,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To Youth In The Indian Valley Area | 2020 |
| Indian Valley Public Library | $1,000 | Telford, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Library Services To Residents Of The Telford-souderton And Surrounding Areas | 2020 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | $2,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Educational And Social Services To Individuals In The Souderton-telford Area | 2020 |
| Laurel House | $2,500 | Norristown, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Provide Assistance To Victims Of Domestic Violence | 2020 |
| Mongomery County Spca | $1,500 | Perkiomenville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Operate Its Animal Shelters In The Montgomery County Area | 2020 |
| Penn Foundation | $1,750 | Sellersville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization With Its Camp Mariposa Program Which Assists Those Suffering From Some Type Of Addiction | 2020 |
| Pennridge Fish Organization | $2,500 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Addressing Food Security And Homelessness Issues In The Pennridge Area | 2020 |
| Pennridge Senior Center | $3,000 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Pennridge Area | 2020 |
| Senior Adult Activity Center Of Indian Valley | $3,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Souderton-telford Area | 2020 |
| Souderton-telford Rotary Club | $2,000 | Lansdale, PA, US | To Assist The Rotary Club In Operating An Annual Christmas Gift Program For Disadvantaged Youth | 2020 |
| Washington Crossing Council Boy Scouts Of America | $1,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Funding Youth Scouting Programs | 2020 |
| Worhtwhile Wear | $2,000 | Silverdale, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Provide Assistance To Survivors Of Human Trafficking | 2020 |
| Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club | $3,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To Youth In The Indian Valley Area | 2018 |
| Indian Valley Public Library | $2,500 | Telford, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Library Services To Residents Of The Telford-souderton And Surrounding Areas | 2018 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | $5,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Educational And Social Services To Individuals In The Souderton-telford Area | 2018 |
| Laurel House | $3,500 | Norristown, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Provide Assistance To Victims Of Domestic Violence | 2018 |
| Mongomery County Spca | $2,500 | Perkiomenville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Operate Its Animal Shelters In The Montgomery County Area | 2018 |
| Penn Foundation | $3,500 | Sellersville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization With Its Camp Mariposa Program Which Assists Those Suffering From Some Type Of Addiction | 2018 |
| Pennridge Fish Organization | $5,000 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Addressing Food Security And Homelessness Issues In The Pennridge Area | 2018 |
| Pennridge Senior Center | $3,500 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Pennridge Area | 2018 |
| Senior Adult Activity Center Of Indian Valley | $3,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Souderton-telford Area | 2018 |
| Souderton-telford Main Streets Community Development Corp | $3,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Revitalize The Downtown Areas Of Souderton And Telford | 2018 |
| Souderton-telford Rotary Club | $2,000 | Lansdale, PA, US | To Assist The Rotary Club In Operating An Annual Christmas Gift Program For Disadvantaged Youth | 2018 |
| Worhtwhile Wear | $3,500 | Silverdale, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Provide Assistance To Survivors Of Human Trafficking | 2018 |
| Telford Volunteer Fire Company No 1 | $5,000 | Telford, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Funding The Installation Of An Exhaust System In Their Fire Station Building | 2018 |
| Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club | $3,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To Youth In The Indian Valley Area | 2017 |
| Indian Valley Public Library | $2,500 | Telford, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Library Services To Residents Of The Telford-souderton And Surrounding Areas | 2017 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | $5,000 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Educational And Social Services To Individuals In The Souderton-telford Area | 2017 |
| Laurel House | $3,500 | Norristown, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Provide Assistance To Victims Of Domestic Violence | 2017 |
| Mongomery County Spca | $2,500 | Perkiomenville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Operate Its Animal Shelters In The Montgomery County Area | 2017 |
| Penn Foundation | $3,500 | Sellersville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization With Its Camp Mariposa Program Which Assists Those Suffering From Some Type Of Addiction | 2017 |
| Pennridge Fish Organization | $5,000 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Addressing Food Security And Homelessness Issues In The Pennridge Area | 2017 |
| Pennridge Senior Center | $3,500 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Pennridge Area | 2017 |
| Senior Adult Activity Center Of Indian Valley | $3,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Souderton-telford Area | 2017 |
| Souderton-telford Main Streets Community Development Corp | $3,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Revitalize The Downtown Areas Of Souderton And Telford | 2017 |
| Souderton-telford Rotary Club | $1,000 | Lansdale, PA, US | To Assist The Rotary Club In Operating An Annual Christmas Gift Program For Disadvantaged Youth | 2017 |
| Worhtwhile Wear | $3,500 | Silverdale, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Provide Assistance To Survivors Of Human Trafficking | 2017 |
| Souderton-telford Rotary Club | $1,000 | Lansdale, PA, US | To Assist The Rotary Club In Operating An Annual Christmas Gift Program For Disadvantaged Youth | 2016 |
| Senior Adult Activity Center Of Indian Valley | $2,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Souderton-telford Area | 2016 |
| Pennridge Senior Center | $2,500 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To The Senior Population Of The Pennridge Area | 2016 |
| Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club | $2,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Programs To Youth In The Indian Valley Area | 2016 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | $2,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Educational And Social Services To Individuals In The Souderton-telford Area | 2016 |
| Pennridge Fish Organization | $2,500 | Perkasie, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Addressing Food Security And Homelessness Issues In The Pennridge Area | 2016 |
| Indian Valley Public Library | $1,500 | Telford, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Providing Library Services To Residents Of The Telford-souderton And Surrounding Areas | 2016 |
| Souderton-telford Main Streets Community Development Corp | $2,500 | Souderton, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Revitalize The Downtown Areas Of Souderton And Telford | 2016 |
| Worhtwhile Wear | $1,000 | Silverdale, PA, US | To Assist The Organization In Its Efforts To Provide Assistance To Survivors Of Human Trafficking | 2016 |
| Laurel House | $2,500 | Norristown, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Provide Assistance To Victims Of Domestic Violence | 2016 |
| Penn Foundation | $2,500 | Sellersville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization With Its Camp Mariposa Program Which Assists Those Suffering From Some Type Of Addiction | 2016 |
| Mongomery County Spca | $1,500 | Perkiomenville, PA, US | To Assist The Organization Operate Its Animal Shelters In The Montgomery County Area | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 23-2422217 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 275 COMMERCE DRIVE SUITE 210 Fort Washington, PA 19034-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Telford Area Community Aid Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Scott Little |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Denise Wenhold |
| Treasurer | Scott Landis |
| Vice President | Justin Martin |
Forms 990-PF
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