Anabaptist Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, established in 2006. The organization provides charitable gift services and financial counsel specifically designed for Anabaptist donors, churches, and nonprofit organizations. The Foundation serves Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren communities across the United States, functioning as a stewardship organization that helps donors maximize their charitable impact while maintaining alignment with conservative Anabaptist values.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$81.8M
+7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$42.2M
+11.6% YoY
Grant Count
582
+13.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
-1.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Anabaptist Foundation has been established to assist donors in channeling material resources within the Kingdom of Christ, and to provide donors with financial counsel consistent with conservative Anabaptist beliefs and values.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Faith-based and religious nonprofit support
- Disaster preparedness and relief
The Foundation's primary geographic focus includes Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.
Grantmaking
Anabaptist Foundation offers multiple charitable giving vehicles and services:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas: Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $76,375,130
- Total Revenues: $63,236,723
- Total Expenses: $39,382,982
- Staff: 11 employees
Previous Fiscal Year Data (2025 filing):
- Total Assets: $81,775,315
- Total Giving: $42,978,551
Organization Status:
- Tax-exempt since June 2006
- Member of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) since 2011
- Fiscal year end: June 30
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $81,775,315 | $76,375,130 | $52,516,777 |
| Revenue | $49,595,359 | $63,236,723 | $41,645,237 |
| Expenses | $44,217,788 | $39,382,982 | $36,540,359 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,800,404 | $2,446,636 | $1,116,925 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President/CEO: Paul A Miller
- Chairman: Richard Hoover
- Board Size: 10 members
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul A Miller | Executive Officer | — | — |
| Tim Thomas | Chief Financial Officer | — | — |
| Mark A Peachey | Foundation Officer | 50.5 | $124,697 |
| Jason Peachey | Accounting Manager | — | — |
| Floyd Miller | Operations Officer | — | — |
| Richie Lauer | CGF Account Manager | 37.1 | $109,901 |
| Jason Newswanger | Investment Manager | — | — |
| Kendall Martin | Loans Manager | — | — |
| Edward Hershberger | Stewardship Educ Administrator | — | — |
| Kenneth M Burkholder | Chairman | 0.5 | — |
| Larry Troyer | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Dennis Martin | Executive Administrator | — | — |
| Andrew Zimmerman | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Stephen Stoltzfus | At large | 0.5 | — |
| Amos Hurst Jr | At large | 0.5 | — |
| Nathan Zimmerman | At large | 0.5 | — |
| Leon B Martin | At large | 0.5 | — |
| Wayne Keim | At large | 0.5 | — |
| Dean Wengerd | At large | 0.5 | — |
| Richard Hoover | At large | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary received a $1.2 million grant for the Anabaptist Thriving Congregations program, supporting worship for all ages and abilities
Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary receives $1.2 million grant for AnabaptistMHS Association and Anabaptist Disabilities Network received a $1.2 million grant (Lily Grant) for an accessible children's worship initiative
Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary receives $1.2 million grant for AnabaptistWider Church Discipleship received a $677,730 grant for children's ministry
WDC receives $677,730 grant for children\u2019s ministry | Anabaptist WorldSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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