Nonprofit · EIN 23-2982141
COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BERWICK, PA 18603
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $10,558,252 | $5,096,324 | $5,461,928 | $96,721,995 | $7,131,937 | $89,590,058 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,281,471
- of which government grants
- $162,000
- Program service revenue
- $90,889
- Investment income
- $6,120,934
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,840,353
- Net income from fundraising events
- $34,187
- Other revenue
- $64,958
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,724,673
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $290,960
- Other salaries and wages
- $315,312
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $730,100
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,721
- Accounting fees
- $27,560
- Occupancy
- $13,010
- Depreciation
- $43,287
- Program services (functional)
- $4,167,024
- Management and general (functional)
- $540,889
- Fundraising (functional)
- $388,411
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $84,164,407
- Total assets, end of year
- $96,721,995
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,131,937
- Net assets, end of year
- $89,590,058
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,120,277
- Publicly traded securities
- $90,577,545
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $88,562,879
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,027,179
- Gross receipts
- $10,575,332
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 332
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARA SEESHOLTZ | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 45 | $132,639 | $19,323 |
| ALBERT MEALE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $104,884 | $34,115 |
| BERNADETTE BOERCKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD CASHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF CERMINARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY ERDLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GORESH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY GORSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GRABUSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HOLLENBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD LAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA LOMBARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN MCNALLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE O'NEIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA SCHLEGEL CULVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HARRY MATHIAS | CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARISSA MARSHALL GOLLA | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WENDY TRIPOLI | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE ERIKSSON | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 725 W FRONT ST, BERWICK, PA 18603-4605
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KARA SEESHOLTZ, 725 WEST FRONT STREET, BERWICK, PA 18603
- Signed the 990
- KARA SEESHOLTZ, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (570) 752-3930
- Return prepared by
- MCKONLY & ASBURY LLP
Mission
THE COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION EXISTS TO GROW AND STEWARD CHARITABLE RESOURCES THAT STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES PHILANTHROPY BY HELPING DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS WHILE IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT THE REGION, BOTH NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THROUGH ITS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT, DONOR SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, THE FOUNDATION CONNECTS PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES WITH LOCAL NEEDS, SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND ADVANCES INITIATIVES THAT BENEFIT THE BROADER COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- THE COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION SERVES COLUMBIA, MONTOUR, NORTHUMBERLAND, SNYDER, UNION, AND PORTIONS OF LUZERNE COUNTIES THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP OF A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF CHARITABLE FUNDS, INCLUDING UNRESTRICTED, FIELD OF INTEREST, DONOR-ADVISED, AGENCY ENDOWMENT, SCHOLARSHIP, AND PLANNED GIVING FUNDS AS PART OF ITS CORE PROGRAM SERVICES, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO GROW COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO ENSURE LONG-TERM, FLEXIBLE RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO RESPOND TO EVOLVING COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DONOR SERVICES, SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ACHIEVING THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS THROUGH STRATEGIC GIVING, GRANTMAKING, AND PHILANTHROPIC PLANNING. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PLAYS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY BY IDENTIFYING NEEDS, CONVENING PARTNERS, AND DIRECTING RESOURCES TO AREAS OF GREATEST IMPACT. THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS COMPETITIVE GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AND CONDUCTS DUE DILIGENCE TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND COMPLIANT DISTRIBUTIONS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ACCESSING STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITATES CORPORATE PARTICIPATION IN CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. THROUGH THESE COMBINED EFFORTS, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN NONPROFIT CAPACITY, EXPAND PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT, AND DELIVER MEANINGFUL IMPACT ACROSS THE REGION.Expenses $4,167,024 · grants $3,724,673 · revenue $3,962,013
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2982141
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T310)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $96,721,995
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,575,332
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,692,610 | $4,316,986 | $73,849,948 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | -$467,400 | $4,442,980 | $64,313,270 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION is 23-2982141.
- Is COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KARA SEESHOLTZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,639 (KARA SEESHOLTZ, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,558,252, expenses of $5,096,324 and total assets of $96,721,995 at year end.
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