Alvin S Engle Foundation
Alvin S Engle Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mount Joy, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $671K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $45K.
Alvin S Engle Foundation at a glance
In short: Alvin S Engle Foundation gave $89K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $88,500
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,643
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $670,999
- +41.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Alvin S Engle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pennsylvania Family Institute ($25K). Together the top 7 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 33 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alvin S Engle Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 248% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2023) to $170K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Family Institute Harrisburg, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $25,000 |
| Bible 2 School Lancaster, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $20,000 |
| Northstar Initiative Lititz, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $20,000 |
| Dayspring Christian Academy Lancaster, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $11,000 |
| Raise 28 Youth Services Mount Joy, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $5,000 |
| Mount Calvary Christian School Elizabethtown, PA | Unrestricted Contibution | $5,000 |
| Rainbow's End Youth Center Mount Joy, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $670,999 | $295,044 | $97,369 | $88,500 | 7 | $97,369 | $45,044 | $39,268 |
| 2024 | $473,324 | $55,100 | $111,195 | $104,500 | 7 | $111,195 | $55,100 | $29,273 |
| 2023 | $529,419 | $34,019 | $58,834 | $52,500 | 7 | $58,834 | $34,019 | $29,075 |
| 2022 | $554,234 | $17,210 | $140,922 | $132,642 | 6 | $140,922 | $25,756 | $34,887 |
| 2021 | $677,946 | $79,147 | $179,264 | $170,000 | 6 | $179,264 | $79,147 | $42,958 |
| 2020 | $778,063 | $24,224 | $144,565 | $135,000 | 4 | — | $24,224 | $44,878 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alvin S Engle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alvin S Engle Foundation is led by Charles A. Engle, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles A. Engle
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dennis L. Engle
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alvin S Engle Foundation
How much does Alvin S Engle Foundation give each year?
Alvin S Engle Foundation gave $89K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 7 grants.
What is Alvin S Engle Foundation's typical grant size?
Alvin S Engle Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $12,643, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alvin S Engle Foundation give grants?
Alvin S Engle Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (2 grants) and Mount Joy, PA (2 grants).
Does Alvin S Engle Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alvin S Engle Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alvin S Engle Foundation's largest grantees?
Alvin S Engle Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pennsylvania Family Institute ($25,000), Bible 2 School ($20,000) and Northstar Initiative ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alvin S Engle Foundation?
Alvin S Engle Foundation reported $671K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Alvin S Engle Foundation's EIN?
Alvin S Engle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2747886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work Alvin S Engle Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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