Making an Impact

1889 Foundation provides grants and community leadership for transformative work that improves the health of people and communities in Cambria and Somerset Counties.

In line with the World Health Organization, “health” is defined broadly as a “state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” We also endorse the paradigm of “population health” which recognizes that health is strongly influenced by the conditions within which people live. Beyond improving health, 1889 Foundation sees our purpose as “improving lives.”

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Thank you to the donors and supporters of 1889 Foundation

Grants Process

1889 Foundation provides grants and community leadership for transformative programs and initiatives that improves the overall health and wellness of people and communities in Cambria and Somerset Counties. Please review our grants process and grants guidelines to determine eligibility for funding.

In the Community

Center for Population Health

Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance

United Way of the Laurel Highlands

$26+ MILLION

total invested in CAMBRIA AND SOMERSET COUNTIES since 2015

$4 MILLION

GRANTS AWARDED IN 2023 FISCAL YEAR (7/1/22-6/30/23)

$3.7 MILLION

ADDITIONAL FUNDING LEVERAGED BY 1889 FOUNDATION IN FISCAL YEAR 2023

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DYK the 1889 Foundation supports UPJ-Communi-TEAMS?Recently, the Foundation granted $16,000 to continue the Communi-TEAMS program with Greater Johnstown School District.👉Read more here www.1889foundation.org/2024/03/05/1889-foundation-supports-upj-communi-teams-with-16000-grant/University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown ... See MoreSee Less
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