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Private foundation · EIN 99-3499001

1939 Society

Ashland, PA

1939 Society is a private foundation based in Ashland, PA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $24.5K in grants and contributions paid across 7 grants, with $276K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Pennsylvania Jaycees, Phoenixville Jaycees Foundation and King Frost Parade Committee.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Pennsylvania JayceesLancaster, PAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Phoenixville Jaycees FoundationPhoenixville, PAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
King Frost Parade CommitteeHamburg, PAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Pa Jci SenateReading, PAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Nj Camp JayceeNorth Brunswick, NJGeneral Operating Support$2,500
Delaware JayceesWilmington, DEGeneral Operating Support$1,000
HobyLakeland, FLGeneral Operating Support$1,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does 1939 Society accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, 1939 Society makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does 1939 Society give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $24,500 in grants and contributions paid (7 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has 1939 Society funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Pennsylvania Jaycees (PA), $5K, Phoenixville Jaycees Foundation (PA), $5K, King Frost Parade Committee (PA), $5K, Pa Jci Senate (PA), $5K and Nj Camp Jaycee (NJ), $2.5K.