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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 25-6064468

Hoyt Foundation

A private foundation in New Castle, PA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 189 grants and $2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Oct 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Jaimie Kopp
P O Box 788
New Castle, PA 16103
(724) 535-1280
Form and materials
The foundation has its own scholarship application form which is available upon request from the foundation office. In addition to personal and detailed financial information, an applicant must also provide an invoice from the educational institution, a recent transcript, and a personal written statement.
Deadlines
Scholarship deadline is the third friday of august.
Restrictions
Lawrence county, pennsylvania

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,041,798

    Grants listed
    189
    Assets, end of year
    $33,551,634

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,842,156

    Grants listed
    161
    Assets, end of year
    $33,786,658

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,391,477

    Grants listed
    159
    Assets, end of year
    $34,075,171

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,326,287

    Grants listed
    159
    Assets, end of year
    $31,722,903

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,566,711

    Grants listed
    164
    Assets, end of year
    $29,677,214

  • Tax year 2019

    $915,730

    Grants listed
    163
    Assets, end of year
    $28,775,383

Grants paid in 2024

189 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. All Aboard EllwoodEllwood City, PA

    General support

    $400,000
  2. Westminster CollegeNew Wilmngtn, PA

    Field house

    $300,000
  3. Lawrence County Economic Development Corp (forward Lawrence)New Castle, PA

    General support

    $200,000
  4. New Castle PlayhouseNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $101,068
  5. Lark Enterprises IncNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $99,991
  6. Boy Scouts of America Moraine Trails CouncilButler, PA

    General support

    $71,750
  7. Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern OhioSharon, PA

    Backpacks

    $60,000
  8. Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern OhioSharon, PA

    Hoyt sports complex

    $50,000
  9. Cray Youth and Family ServicesNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $47,500
  10. Club Hope Foundation IncEllwood City, PA

    General support

    $39,300
  11. Ellwood City RevitalizationEllwood City, PA

    General support

    $30,000
  12. Highland Presbyterian ChurchNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $29,370
  13. Riv-EllEllwood City, PA

    General support

    $28,000
  14. New Castle Area School DistrictNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $26,000
  15. Maple Tree Cancer AllianceNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $24,000
  16. American Legion Post 749Sugar Grove, PA

    General support

    $15,000
  17. American Legion Post 343New Castle, PA

    Greenwood cemetery

    $15,000
  18. American Legion Post 343New Castle, PA

    Parking lot

    $15,000
  19. Volant Volunteer Fire CompanyVolant, PA

    General support

    $11,618
  20. Westminster CollegeNew Wilmngtn, PA

    July 3 celebration

    $10,265
  21. Girl Scouts of Western PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $10,000
  22. American Red Cross Southwestern PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $10,000
  23. Holy Spirit ParishNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $10,000
  24. New Wilmington Presbyterian ChurchNew Wilmington, PA

    General support

    $7,500
  25. Gussie Walker Community Outreach Organization IncNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $7,500
  26. St Paul's Baptist ChurchNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $7,500
  27. Presbyterian Seniorcare FoundationOakmont, PA

    General support

    $6,500
  28. New Castle Police DepartmentNew Castle, PA

    Shop with a cop

    $5,000
  29. UPMC Jameson FoundationNew Castle, PA

    Stethoscopes

    $5,000
  30. First Presbyterian ChurchNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $5,000
  31. City Rescue MissionNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $5,000
  32. Wilmington Area School DistrictNew Wilmington, PA

    General support

    $5,000
  33. Lawrence County Economic Development Corp (forward Lawrence)New Castle, PA

    Holiday parade

    $5,000
  34. Special OlympicsNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $5,000
  35. Lawrence County Young GunsNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $5,000
  36. Americans for the Competitive Enterprise System IncErie, PA

    General support

    $5,000
  37. Individual

    College scholarship

    $5,000
  38. Individual

    College scholarship

    $5,000
  39. Individual

    College scholarship

    $5,000
  40. Individual

    College scholarship

    $5,000
  41. Individual

    College scholarship

    $5,000
  42. Individual

    College scholarship

    $5,000
  43. Individual

    College scholarship

    $5,000
  44. Individual

    College scholarship

    $5,000
  45. Individual

    College scholarship

    $5,000
  46. Individual

    College scholarship

    $5,000
  47. Individual

    College scholarship

    $5,000
  48. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,341
  49. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,300
  50. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,300
  51. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,300
  52. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  53. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  54. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  55. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  56. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  57. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  58. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  59. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  60. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  61. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  62. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  63. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  64. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  65. Individual

    College scholarship

    $4,000
  66. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,925
  67. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,894
  68. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,650
  69. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,400
  70. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,340
  71. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,300
  72. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,300
  73. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,300
  74. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,300
  75. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,300
  76. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,300
  77. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,300
  78. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,300
  79. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,300
  80. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,300
  81. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,000
  82. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,000
  83. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,000
  84. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,000
  85. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,000
  86. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,000
  87. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,000
  88. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,000
  89. Individual

    College scholarship

    $3,000
  90. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,800
  91. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,650
  92. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,468
  93. Lawrence County (parentingtruancy)New Castle, PA

    Truancy

    $2,445
  94. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,300
  95. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,300
  96. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,300
  97. Evan's Monumental GiftsEllwood City, PA

    General support

    $2,000
  98. Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    General support

    $2,000
  99. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  100. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  101. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  102. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  103. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  104. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  105. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  106. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  107. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  108. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  109. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  110. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  111. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  112. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  113. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  114. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  115. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  116. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  117. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  118. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  119. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  120. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  121. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  122. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  123. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  124. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  125. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  126. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  127. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  128. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  129. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  130. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  131. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  132. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  133. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  134. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  135. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  136. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  137. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  138. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  139. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  140. Individual

    College scholarship

    $2,000
  141. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,650
  142. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,650
  143. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,623
  144. New Wilmington EdcomNew Wilmngtn, PA

    Downtown redevelopment

    $1,600
  145. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    General support

    $1,500
  146. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  147. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  148. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  149. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  150. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  151. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  152. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  153. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  154. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  155. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  156. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  157. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  158. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  159. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  160. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  161. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  162. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,300
  163. Boy Scouts of America Moraine Trails CouncilButler, PA

    Good scout award

    $1,000
  164. Lawrence County YMCANew Castle, PA

    General support

    $1,000
  165. American Legion Post 343New Castle, PA

    General support

    $1,000
  166. New Bedford Lions ClubNew Wilmington, PA

    General support

    $1,000
  167. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,000
  168. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,000
  169. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,000
  170. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,000
  171. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,000
  172. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,000
  173. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,000
  174. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,000
  175. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,000
  176. Individual

    College scholarship

    $1,000
  177. Individual

    College scholarship

    $650
  178. Individual

    College scholarship

    $650
  179. Individual

    College scholarship

    $650
  180. Individual

    College scholarship

    $650
  181. Individual

    College scholarship

    $650
  182. Individual

    College scholarship

    $650
  183. Individual

    College scholarship

    $650
  184. Individual

    College scholarship

    $650
  185. Individual

    College scholarship

    $650
  186. Individual

    College scholarship

    $650
  187. Individual

    College scholarship

    $650
  188. Individual

    College scholarship

    $650
  189. United Way of Lawrence CountyNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $300

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture1 grant $400,00043% of the total
  2. Education2 grants $310,26534% of the total
  3. Jobs and employment1 grant $99,99111% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid1 grant $47,5005% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $39,3004% of the total
  6. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $11,6181% of the total
  7. 5 other causes6 grants $15,9002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania44 grants $1,688,207
  2. Virginia1 grant $2,000
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Charles Y MansellPRESIDENT Hours 12Pay $53,550
  • Stephen R SantDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $21,420
  • Steven C WarnerDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $21,420
  • Floyd H McElwainDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $21,420
  • Debra A LynchDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $21,420
  • Randy Silverman as of Oct 2025DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $1,785
  • Kristin E Swab as of Oct 2025DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $1,785

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