Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation
The Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2005 in Pennsylvania. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the foundation was founded by Anne Brossman Sweigart, a nationally recognized business leader and philanthropic supporter. The foundation is committed to supporting the communities that have supported the Denver & Ephrata Telephone and Telegraph Company for over 90 years.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.2M
-3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$354K
-1.8% YoY
Grant Count
51
+4.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-5.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To provide charitable support to the Greater Denver and Ephrata areas, honoring the legacy and community that has supported the Denver and Ephrata Telephone and Telegraph Company for over 90 years. Through this foundation, the organization aims to give back, empower, and uplift communities, ensuring a lasting positive impact for generations to come.
Focus Areas:
- Arts
- Local Churches
- Education/Scholarships
- Fire Companies
- Historical Preservation
- Local Libraries
- Disability Support
- Food Banks
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 43 grants totaling approximately $293,500, including:
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Greater Denver and Ephrata areas, with a particular emphasis on Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $8.19 million
- Total Revenue: $300,000
- Total Expenses: $598,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $8,493,565
- Total Revenue: $602,100
- Total Expenses: $597,442
- Investment Income and Dividends: $241,926
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) private independent foundation; tax-exempt since May 2006; EIN 20-2751003
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,194,967 | $8,493,565 | $8,467,501 |
| Revenue | $300,096 | $602,100 | $451,975 |
| Expenses | $598,443 | $597,442 | $527,750 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $517,692 | $506,953 | $441,983 |
| Net Investment Income | $226,910 | $526,322 | $378,728 |
| Distributable Amount | $476,085 | $437,189 | $461,273 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stephen R. Gibble is listed as trustee for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED N BUCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
| RICHARD CUMMINGS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,500 |
| W CRAIG BROSSMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
| PATRICK J CASTAGNA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
| Clarence E Spohn | TRUSTEE | 1 | $2,500 |
Subject 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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