12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club
The club is considered a social club and provides a place for members to socialize with one another. The club has a no guests allowed policy. Food and drinks are available for members.
12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club at a glance
In short: 12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club gave $42K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,702
- +223.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,340
- +29.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,740
- Total assets
- $686,479
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who 12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Manchester Township Athletic Association ($13K). Together the top 5 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $42K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Township Athletic Association Emigsville, PA | Support | $13,000 |
| Eastern York Recreation Authority York, PA | Support | $9,960 |
| Susquehanna Baseball League Red Lion, PA | Support | $8,740 |
| Bethlehem United Methodist Church Dallastown, PA | Support | $5,001 |
| Accountability for Life York, PA | Support | $5,001 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $686,479 | $505,027 | $497,365 | $41,702 | 5 | $6,930 |
| 2023 | $678,023 | $412,174 | $438,901 | $12,880 | 2 | $5,863 |
| 2022 | $701,286 | $506,423 | $319,191 | — | — | $890 |
| 2021 | $513,842 | $518,419 | $291,785 | — | — | $531 |
| 2020 | $287,114 | $198,890 | $250,880 | $5,001 | 1 | $107 |
About 12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club
Based on IRS filings
12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club is a nonprofit organization, based in York, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $686K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $7K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club is led by Jack Gingerich, President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Gingerich
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Waples
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken McDowell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Neff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy McDowell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bachism
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Leiphart
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$996 (2021) → $7K (2024)
Craig McCauslin
Club Manager
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$48K (2021) → $49K (2024)
Eric Mehlman
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Elliot Cook
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: David B. Zorbaugh (2020–2023) — Former Treasurer
- Former: George Motley (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Don Kopp (2022–2023) — Club Manager
- Former: Don Kopp Jr. (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Shawn Melhorn (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Otis McDowell (2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Lambert (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bruce Knaub (2021) — Director
- Former: Dave Prestopine (2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Grahm (2020) — Director
- Former: Jerry Dunkelbarger (2020) — Director
- Former: Larry Flohr (2020) — Club Manager
- Former: Lawrence Burg (2020) — President
- Former: Michael Keller (2020) — Board Chairman
- Former: Mike Sowers (2020) — Director
- Former: Rodney Shoemaker (2020) — Director
- Former: Todd Pantlich (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $49K, to Craig McCauslin (Club Manager). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about 12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club
How much does 12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club give each year?
12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club gave $42K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $13K across 2 grants.
What is 12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club's typical grant size?
12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club's median grant in 2024 was $8,740, and its average grant was $8,340, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does 12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club give grants?
12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (2 grants).
Does 12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on 12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are 12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club's largest grantees?
12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club's largest 2024 grantees include Manchester Township Athletic Association ($13,000), Eastern York Recreation Authority ($9,960) and Susquehanna Baseball League ($8,740), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club?
12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club reported $686K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $505K.
What is 12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club's EIN?
12TH Ward Independent Democratic Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1167220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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