1889 Foundation supports Forged Futures initiative
The Safe Places Initiative, now renamed Forged Futures, is a collaboration between local community organizations
1889 Foundation impacts thousands in Fiscal Year 2024
In Fiscal Year 2024, 1889 Foundation made a large impact in a variety of funding
1889 Foundation funds teens, children participation in area running events
In alignment with two funding priority goals – Early Childhood and Physical Health & Wellness
1889 Foundation supports Variety the Children’s Charity
To further its mission in physical health and wellness, the 1889 Foundation granted $6,800 to
1889 Foundation grants $20,000 to Berlin PA Lions Club for AEDs, Community Training
1889 Foundation granted $20,000 to the Berlin PA Lions Club for Community CPR/AED Training and
1889 Foundation supports ‘Equitable Hearing Health’ with $20,000 grant
1889 Foundation grants $20,000 to Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania (ESWCPA) to benefit “Equitable Hearing
1889 Foundation grants $200,000 to Women’s Help Center
1889 Foundation granted $200,000 in matching funds to the Women’s Help Center for emergency shelter
1889 Foundation supports Quemahoning Trails with $5,000 grant
In alignment with one of its top priority goal areas – physical health and wellness
2022–2023 Annual Community Report: A History of Leveraging Trust
Our 2023 Annual Community Report is now available, and it highlights the foundation's transformative
1889 supports Second Chance Fundraising’s organ donation awareness initiatives
Founded by close friends Craig Smith and Derek Partsch after Smith received a heart transplant
