Community Aid Inc is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Established in November 2009, the organization operates as a thrift retail enterprise with a mission centered on community support and employment creation. The organization operates seven thrift stores and donation centers across Pennsylvania, including locations in York, Hanover, Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Temple, and Selinsgrove.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.7M
+12.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$595K
-70.0% YoY
Grant Count
41
-64.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-15.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Community Aid Inc serves the community by creating quality, meaningful jobs with on-site training and coaching for community members. The organization improves quality of life by providing clothing and cash grants through partner churches and offering items for resale at affordable prices to economically challenged neighbors.
The organization's core values include Ownership, Fruit of the Spirit, and the Platinum Rule (treating others the way they want to be treated). Operations are guided by faith-based principles, including store closures on Sundays and major Christian holidays to provide rest and worship for employees.
Primary funding focus areas:
- Housing
- Food
- Basic Needs
- Human Services
- Emergency Assistance
Grantmaking
Community Aid Inc distributes significant support to local nonprofit partners serving their communities. In 2023, the organization distributed:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Community Aid Inc primarily funds nonprofit organizations serving communities in Central Pennsylvania, with particular focus on areas surrounding their seven store locations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $39,589,474
- Total Revenue: $30,366,055
- Total Expenses: $32,125,419
- Total Liabilities: $28,700,000
- Total Giving: $762,176
Employment: The organization employed 887 individuals as of 2023.
Retail Operations: Community Aid operates seven thrift stores and donation centers with an average item price of $3.64 in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,695,310 | $39,589,474 | $32,589,948 |
| Revenue | $33,790,395 | $30,366,055 | $27,260,571 |
| Expenses | $34,263,179 | $32,125,419 | $24,970,219 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $273,363 | $240,091 | $493,043 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROB KOLE | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HEALY | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JACQUELIN POWELL | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| GEORGE SPANOS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ALVIN BLITZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVE KAUFMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EBONY MCNEIL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BOB WEED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER WILL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EMMA WITWER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVE SULLIVAN | CEO | 45 | $329,835 |
| CHRISTOPHER HANN | CFO | 45 | $236,976 |
| MARK HOPKINS | CHIEF OF STAFF, VP OF PEOP | 45 | $147,103 |
| LAURA BROWN | COO | 45 | $186,110 |
| CHAVAH REDMOND | COO | 45 | $183,505 |
| CLIFTON DORSEY | SR DIRECTOR CAPITAL & TECH | 45 | $163,221 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Community Aid Inc has made notable grants to support local community needs, including a significant grant to Union Snyder Community Action Agency and a $15,000 grant to support heating and food assistance programs.
Philly AIDS Thrift Announces 2026 Grant Awards \u2014 Aversa PR | Philadelphia\The organization established the CommunityAid Foundation as an expansion of its community impact work, specifically focused on building efficiency with local nonprofit partners addressing barriers to housing, food, and basic needs.
CSO receives $15K CommunityAid grant for heating and food support | CommunitySubject 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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