Civitas Lancaster
To promote fellowship among its members, serve humanity through the worthwhile projects in the local communuty, and further the American way of life through ethical participation in our free enterprise system.
Civitas Lancaster at a glance
In short: Civitas Lancaster gave $19K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $19K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $18,551
- +209.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $18,551
- +209.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $18,551
- Total assets
- $585,735
- +22.0% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Civitas Lancaster funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Blessings of Hope ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $19K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blessings of Hope Leola, PA | Charitable | $18,551 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $585,735 | $134,774 | $171,728 | $18,551 | 1 | $27 |
| 2021 | $480,184 | $6,051 | $42,017 | $6,000 | 1 | $318 |
About Civitas Lancaster
Based on IRS filings
Civitas Lancaster is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $586K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $27.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Civitas Lancaster is led by Brent Guthrie, Chair of the on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Brent Guthrie
Chair of the
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Price
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Hohenwarter
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Feyock
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Spanos
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerri Walton
Director
New on the 2022 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Olin
Director
New on the 2022 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucie Lehr
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicki Nafziger
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Kipp
Treasurer
New on the 2022 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gary Price (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Civitas Lancaster
How much does Civitas Lancaster give each year?
Civitas Lancaster gave $19K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Civitas Lancaster?
Civitas Lancaster reported $586K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $135K.
What is Civitas Lancaster?
Civitas Lancaster is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Lancaster, PA. It holds $586K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Civitas Lancaster operate?
Civitas Lancaster has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Civitas Lancaster's EIN?
Civitas Lancaster's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4496495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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