November 14, 2025–The Harry C. Mathias, Sr. Charitable Foundation announces fall 2025 grants to the following organizations:
–$2,000 to the Exchange Swimming Pool/Northern Montour County Recreation Association
–$1,000 to the Watsontown Police Chief Carl Reed Christmas Fund
–$1,000 to Neighbors Helping Neighbors
–$500 to the Penitent Souls Christmas Gift Fund
–$1,000 to the Warrior Run High School Scholarship Fund to fund three scholarships: $500 to a college bound student majoring in the trades or education; and two $250 scholarships to the female and male outstanding leadership award.
–$500 to the Warrior Run Food Pantry
–$500 to the Watsontown Historical Association
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March 30, 2025–The Harry C. Mathias Sr. Charitable Foundation has announced the following grants awarded at their Spring meeting:
–$2,000 was awarded to the Exchange Swimming Pool through the Northern Montour County Recreation Association.
–$1,000 was awarded to the Kids Cafe program which provides summer meals to area youth.
–$500 was awarded to the Montgomery House Library in McEwensville.
–$500 was awarded to Kingdom Kidz; a faith-based youth puppet program in Watsontown.
–$600 was awarded to the Danville Area Community Center for their swimming program for special needs students who attend Warrior Run School District.
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November 3, 2024–The Board of the Harry C. Mathias, Sr. Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce our Fall grants as follows:
–$2,000 to the Exchange Swimming Pool
–$1,000 to the Warrior Run High School Scholarship Fund to fund a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior majoring in education or the trades and two $250 scholarships–one to each of the outstanding senior leaders–one girl and one boy
–$1,000 to the Chief Carl Reed Christmas Fund with the Watsontown Police.
–$1,000 to the Turbotville Lions Club Christmas Gift Fund
–$500 to Penitent Souls
–$250 to the Warrior Run Defender Trading Post
–$250 to the Warrior Run Food Pantry
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April 14, 2024–The Harry C. Mathias Sr. Charitable Foundation has announced the following grants awarded at their Spring meeting:
–$2,000 was awarded to the Exchange Swimming Pool through the Northern Montour County Recreation Association.
–$1,000 was awarded to the Kids Cafe program which provides summer meals to area youth.
–$500 was awarded to the Montgomery House Library in McEwensville.
–$500 was awarded to the Danville Area Community Center for their swimming program focused on Warrior Run Area School District special needs students.
–$500 was awarded to Kingdom Kidz; a faith-based youth puppet program in Watsontown.
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November 13, 2023–The Board of the Harry C. Mathias, Sr. Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce our Fall grants as follows:
–$2,000 to the Exchange Swimming Pool
–$1,000 to the Warrior Run High School Scholarship Fund to fund a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior majoring in education or the trades and two $250 scholarships–one to each of the outstanding senior leaders–one girl and one boy
–$1,000 to the Chief Carl Reed Christmas Fund with the Watsontown Police.
–$1,000 to the Turbotville Lions Club Christmas Gift Fund
–$500 to Neighbors Helping Neighbors
–$500 to the Watsontown Historical Association
–$250 to the Warrior Run Defender Trading Post
–$250 to the Warrior Run Food Pantry
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The Harry C. Mathias Sr. Charitable Foundation has announced the following grants awarded at their Spring 2023 meeting:
–$2,000 was awarded to the Exchange Swimming Pool through the Northern Montour County Recreation Association.
–$1,000 was awarded to the Kids Cafe program which provides summer meals to area youth.
–$500 was awarded to the Montgomery House Library in McEwensville.
–$500 was awarded to Penitent Souls who provide for needy children in the area.
–$500 was awarded to Kingdom Kidz; a faith-based youth puppet program in Watsontown.
–$250 was awarded to the Turbotville Borough Heritage Society for work to the train station.
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The Foundation Board is pleased to announce their Fall/Winter round of grants for 2021. The Foundation is awarding $5,000 to the Exchange Pool through the Northern Montour County Recreation Association. The Foundation also is granting $500 to the Watsontown Police Chief Carl Reed Christmas Fund. Finally, the Foundation announces grants for $1,500 to the Warrior Run School District. These include a $250 grant to the Defender Trading Post, $250 to the Warrior Run SD Food Pantry and $1,000 to the Warrior Run Scholarship Fund to fund: The Harry Mathias Sr. Leadership Grant (two $250 scholarships–one female and one male–to the graduating seniors who exhibit leadership skills consistent with the values of Harry Mathias and a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior entering the trades or the field of education.
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PREVIOUS GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS: In April 2021, the Foundation Board approved funding for the Exchange Pool, The Watsontown United Methodist Church’s Kids Cafe Program, The Warrior Run High School Scholarship Fund, Penitant Souls and The Montgomery House Library.
Specifically, the Foundation desired to assist the Exchange Pool for a swimming lesson program and with general operational costs. The Foundation provided funding for the Kids Cafe program for operational or supply needs. The Warrior Run High School received scholarship funds as follows: For the Harry C. Mathias, Sr. Leadership Award: Two $250 scholarships (one girl and one boy) for the senior who displayed leadership qualities consistent with the values of Warrior Run High School; and one $500 scholarship for a student pursuing post secondary training in the trades (or the field of education if no such graduate exists); The Montgomery House Library gift is to assist in the delivery of a summer reading program for students; and the Penitant Souls gift is to support the needs of disabled children.
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In January, 2021, the Foundation provided a grant for a local family displaced by fire.
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In December, 2020, the Foundation approved funding to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, The Montgomery House Library, The Chief Reed Fund of the Watsontown Police, and The Defender Trading Post at Warrior Run High School.
HARRY C. MATHIAS, SR. CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 