Useful Choices Charitable Foundation
EIN 844098268 Private FoundationTotal Given 2020–2024
$241K
34 grants · $48K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
29%
balanced · 6/21 multi-year
repeat
$943K
Assets (2024)
21
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Useful Choices Charitable Foundatio
Phone
(814) 870-7760
Deadlines
See Statement for Line 2a
How to Apply
See Statement for Line 2a
Restrictions
See Statement for Line 2a
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2K | $1.2M | $37K | 1 |
| 2021 | $11K | $1.3M | $58K | 4 |
| 2022 | $85K | $984K | $25K | 10 |
| 2023 | $62K | $1.0M | $45K | 9 |
| 2024 | $81K | $943K | $54K | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 34 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$6K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$15K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (34 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie City Mission | Erie, PA | $15,377 | Kitchen storage project. | 2022 |
| Christian Ministries of Apostolic F | Erie, PA | $15,000 | Van for new horizons early learning center | 2024 |
| All About Character Inc | Erie, PA | $13,400 | After School program & two computers | 2023 |
| Blue Heart Santuary Inc | Green Mountain, NC | $10,700 | Sewer repair project | 2024 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | $10,000 | Education Material Access | 2023 |
| Fit for Life Ministries Inc | Clymber, NY | $10,000 | Dining Hall upgrade | 2023 |
| A Hand UP Erie | Erie, PA | $10,000 | Beds & Frames | 2023 |
| A Hand UP Erie | Erie, PA | $10,000 | beds and household items | 2024 |
| The People Concern | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | Provides meals for homeless | 2022 |
| McCord Memorial Library | North East, PA | $10,000 | Repair water leak damage. | 2022 |
| The People Concern | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | Sack Lunches | 2022 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | $10,000 | Flood repairs | 2022 |
| Asbury Woods Partnership Inc | Erie, PA | $9,990 | Stream Assesment | 2022 |
| Blue Heart Santuary Inc | Green Mountain, NC | $9,000 | Hurricane repairs | 2024 |
| Performing Arts Collective Alliance | Erie, PA | $8,800 | Anti-abuse project | 2024 |
| Christian Ministries of Apostolic Faith | Erie, PA | $7,000 | Office equipment, furniture and supplies | 2022 |
| East Erie County Emergency Medical | Erie, PA | $6,165 | Equipment | 2023 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | $6,000 | Education Material Access | 2024 |
| The People Concern | Los Angeles, CA | $6,000 | Shwashlock showers for homeless | 2024 |
| Seiche Dance Collective | Erie, PA | $5,300 | Dance Documentary project | 2024 |
| Climate Changers Inc | Erie, PA | $5,000 | Supports challenges ex-offenders run into by providing an opportunity to change the outcome | 2021 |
| Performing Arts Collective Alliance | Erie, PA | $5,000 | Elevator Certification | 2023 |
| Oliver Hazard Perry Shipyard | Erie, PA | $5,000 | New Ship Project | 2023 |
| Slippery Rock University Foundation | Slippery Rock, PA | $5,000 | Equestrian Center programs | 2024 |
| Haven House Services | Raleigh, NC | $5,000 | Support Youth programs | 2024 |
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