Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation
The Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It provides charitable support to organizations in the Greater Denver and Ephrata areas, with 2024 grants also going to recipients in New Jersey, Indiana, and Washington, DC.
Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation gave $354K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $353,500
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,931
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,194,967
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (10 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to apply in letter form and identifies the contact as Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable F. It states that awards are restricted to charitable organizations in the Denver and Ephrata areas.
- Review Cycle
- September 1; grants are distributed in November, according to the 2024 filing. The September 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- September 1; grants are distributed in November, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable F
Mailing address: PO Box 757, Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone: (717) 581-9321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation
Who Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rider University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
233 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 233 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s application restriction names charitable organizations in the Denver and Ephrata areas. In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 14% to recipients in New Jersey; 1% each went to Indiana and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 51 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $266K (2020) to $378K (2021). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $354K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Ephrata Area Social Services Ephrata, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Good Samaritan Shelter Inc Ephrata, PA | General Support | $23,000 |
| Ephrata Area Rehab Services (Ears) Ephrata, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Lititz Warwick Community Chest Lititz, PA | General Support | $17,500 |
| Historical Society of the Cocalico Ephrata, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Ephrata Recreation Center Ephrata, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Cemetery Assoc of Lancaster Ephrata, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lititz Recreation Center Lititz, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Gretna Theatre Mt Gretna, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 51 grants in 2024, 49 in 2023, and 43 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,194,967 | $300,096 | $598,443 | $353,500 | 51 | $517,692 | $226,910 | $476,085 |
| 2023 | $8,493,565 | $602,100 | $597,442 | $360,000 | 49 | $506,953 | $526,322 | $437,189 |
| 2022 | $8,467,501 | $451,975 | $527,750 | $345,000 | 43 | $441,983 | $378,728 | $461,273 |
| 2021 | $8,559,655 | $422,907 | $546,737 | $378,440 | 47 | $467,675 | $349,559 | $515,054 |
| 2020 | $8,687,551 | $235,817 | $433,515 | $266,000 | 43 | — | $162,051 | $452,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $476K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide charitable support to the Greater Denver and Ephrata areas, honoring the legacy and community that supported the Denver and Ephrata Telephone and Telegraph Company. The grant program description identifies food banks, disability support, local libraries, historical preservation, fire companies, education and scholarships, local churches, and arts as areas of focus.
The 2024 grants illustrate support for education, social services, recreation, history, and the arts. For example, Ephrata Area Social Services describes its mission as connecting neighbors and building a healthy community in the Ephrata and Cocalico regions; Ephrata Recreation Center says it provides affordable recreation opportunities to improve quality of life in the Ephrata area. Other 2024 recipients include Aaron’s Acres, which offers recreational programs for young people with disabilities, and Lititz Public Library, which provides educational, recreational, and cultural materials and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $353,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest award was $50,000 to Rider University for a scholarship. Other major awards included $25,000 to Ephrata Area Social Services, $23,000 to Good Samaritan Shelter, and $20,000 to Ephrata Area Rehab Services; each of those three grants was listed for general support. The foundation also awarded $17,500 to Lititz Warwick Community Chest and $15,000 to the Historical Society of the Cocalico, both for general support.
The grant program description lists an award range of $0–$30,000, while the 2024 filing reports a $50,000 grant to Rider University. The filing states that applications should be submitted in letter form.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fred N Buch, Richard Cummings, W Craig Brossman, Patrick J Castagna, and Clarence E Spohn as trustees.
Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fred N. Buch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Richard Cummings
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $3K (2024)
W. Craig Brossman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Patrick J. Castagna
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Clarence E Spohn
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
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 $5K, to Fred N Buch (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation
How much does Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation give each year?
Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation gave $354K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $360K across 49 grants.
What is Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,931, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation give grants?
Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ephrata, PA (15 grants), Lititz, PA (7 grants), Lancaster, PA (5 grants) and Denver, PA (4 grants).
Does Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rider University ($50,000), Ephrata Area Social Services ($25,000) and Good Samaritan Shelter Inc ($23,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation?
Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $518K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $476K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide charitable support to the Greater Denver and Ephrata areas, honoring the legacy and community that supported the Denver and Ephrata Telephone and Telegraph Company. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation?
The 2024 filing says to apply in letter form and identifies the contact as Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable F. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2751003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- 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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