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Lancaster foundations

There are 344 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Lancaster metro area. Combined, these Lancaster metro foundations employ 99 people, earn more than $304 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of foundations in Lancaster

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
292
 
$251,438,189
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
27
 
$38,292,605
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
6
 
$0
Community foundations
 
6
 
$27,890,133
Corporate foundations
 
6
 
$10,787,924
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
2
 
$0
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Job trends for Lancaster foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
253
1-10
 
10
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Lancaster

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
199
$250k to $1M
 
41
$1M to $5M
 
27
$5M to $25M
 
7
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of foundations in Lancaster

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High Foundation

The High Charitable Trust is a private foundation that supports Lancaster County Community. It made six grants last year and is located in Lancaster, PA.
Revenue
$118.8m
Assets
$241.9m
Employees
0
EIN
83-3271708
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lancaster County Community Foundation

Invests in Lancaster County by funding community benefit organizations and programs through "extraordinary give" program and "activate & amplify" impact strategy.
Revenue
$24.0m
Assets
$184.6m
Employees
16
EIN
20-0874857
IRS type
501(c)(3)

R Dale and Frances M Hughes Foundation 47f100011

The R Dale and Frances M Hughes Foundation made 24 grants last year. The trustees are Fulton Bank Na, Patricia G Hughes, Kevin D Hughes and the foundation is located in Lancaster, PA.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$44.8m
Employees
1
EIN
23-7914215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Lancaster County

United Way of Lancaster County mobilizes caring power for impactful social change through VITA, collective impact, and support of not-for-profit organizations.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
49
EIN
23-1352093
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richard S and Ann B Barshinger Family Foundation

Private foundation in Lancaster, PA funding operations and horizons program. 28 grants made last year including Lancaster Country Day School.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
0
EIN
45-3986043
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Steinman Foundation

The Steinman Foundation is a private foundation located in Lancaster, PA. Last year, it made 84 grants. Grantees include Schwab Charitable. Trustees are MS Beverly R Steinman, MS Pamela M Thye, Mr Robert M Krasne.
Revenue
$38.2m
Assets
$111.5m
Employees
0
EIN
23-6266377
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clark Associates Charitable Foundation

The Clark Associates Charitable Foundation, based in Lancaster, PA, funds fire services, education, and scholarships while generating income through its capital activities.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$51.3m
Employees
0
EIN
25-6773373
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Homes for Hope

A building industry partnership that invests generated funds to alleviate physical and spiritual poverty for underserved families globally.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
4
EIN
20-8825926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber

Lancaster Chamber Foundation provides education, training and meeting spaces for non-profits, while funding targeted programs to support the business community.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
2
EIN
22-2608944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Breidegam Family Foundation

The Breidegam Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, PA whose mission is: The Breidegam Family Foundation made 79 grants last year.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$45.2m
Employees
0
EIN
23-3094851
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ressler Mill Foundation

The Ressler Mill Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds operating expenses to maintain the mill and house.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$26.4m
Employees
0
EIN
23-6430663
IRS type
501(c)(3)

City Limits Foundation

City Limits Foundation funds grantees, including Lancaster Dollars For Higher Learning. It made 11 grants last year and is a private foundation in Lancaster, PA.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
0
EIN
87-4509470
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Matanah Foundation

The Matanah Foundation is a private nonprofit foundation located in Manheim, PA, and is supported by Matthew White.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
1
EIN
93-3128502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Louise Steinman Von Hess Foundation

The Von Hess Foundation is a private foundation that is located in Philadelphia, PA. It is supported by any time during the year.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$40.0m
Employees
2
EIN
23-7368611
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Royer Family Charitable Foundation

The Royer Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation which funds a variety of local and international causes.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
0
EIN
94-3447665
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gifts for Relief

Gifts for Relief enables the followers of Christ to share with others around the world who are impoverished or suffering from disaster.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
1
EIN
81-1493594
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Weiler Family Foundation

The Weiler Family Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds charities. Its purpose is to give charitably to charities, and its grantees include the Pocono Health Foundation and others. Last year, it made six grants.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
0
EIN
23-2962255
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Faithful Journey Foundation

Faithful Journey Foundation supports philanthropic efforts to advance Kingdom purposes by making charitable gifts, educating about stewardship and providing support.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
0
EIN
86-3667928
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ferree Foundation

The Ferree Foundation is a private foundation that refunds previously overpaid excise taxes. It made 23 grants last year, and its grantees include Lancaster Historyorg. It is located in Lancaster, PA.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$21.8m
Employees
1
EIN
20-1060557
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lancaster County Foundation

Supports Lancaster County Community Foundation programs and activities by distributing income from respective trusts, based in Lancaster, PA.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$29.9m
Employees
0
EIN
23-6419120
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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