Community Aid Inc
Community Aid Inc is a public charity based in York, Pennsylvania. It operates thrift stores and donation centers, creates jobs, and supports local nonprofit partners through cash and clothing contributions.
Community Aid Inc at a glance
In short: Community Aid Inc gave $403K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $402,650
- -32.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,596
- -27.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,150
- Total assets
- $44,094,668
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Community Aid Inc
- How to Apply
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The Foundation website directs organizations interested in partnership to complete a partnership interest form. It does not specify application materials or restrictions for the grant programs.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2001 Springwood Road, York, PA 17403
Phone: (717) 412-7706
Website: https://communityaid.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Aid Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania ($30K). Together the top 10 received $192K.
Grant Size Distribution
323 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 311 grants of 323 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 itemized grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The Foundation describes its partner network and programs as serving central Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Community Aid Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2020) to $2.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $403K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania Middletown, PA | To Support Non-Profit Partners Serving Our Local Community. | $30,000 |
| Project Share Carlisle, PA | To Support Non-Profit Partners Serving Our Local Community. | $30,000 |
| Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc Shamokin, PA | To Support Non-Profit Partners Serving Our Local Community. | $23,500 |
| Cocoa Packs Inc Hershey, PA | To Support Non-Profit Partners Serving Our Local Community. | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA | To Support Non-Profit Partners Serving Our Local Community. | $19,600 |
| Duncannon Fire Company Duncannon, PA | To Support Non-Profit Partners Serving Our Local Community. | $17,500 |
| Union Snyder CAA Selinsgrove, PA | To Support Non-Profit Partners Serving Our Local Community. | $15,000 |
| Join Hands Ministry New Bloomfield, PA | To Support Non-Profit Partners Serving Our Local Community. | $14,000 |
| Off the Streets York York, PA | To Support Non-Profit Partners Serving Our Local Community. | $11,500 |
| Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Harrisburg, PA | To Support Non-Profit Partners Serving Our Local Community. | $11,290 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,094,668 | $34,579,639 | $34,496,135 | $402,650 | 38 | $94,360 |
| 2024 | $44,695,310 | $33,790,395 | $34,263,179 | $595,135 | 41 | $273,363 |
| 2023 | $39,589,474 | $30,366,055 | $32,125,419 | $1,981,855 | 115 | $240,091 |
| 2022 | $32,589,948 | $27,260,571 | $24,970,219 | $2,208,896 | 96 | $493,043 |
| 2021 | $20,261,713 | $27,020,390 | $20,690,244 | $861,063 | 33 | $31,786 |
| 2020 | $17,361,650 | $17,026,124 | $18,526,258 | $70,865 | 7 | $19,298 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in Community Aid Inc’s 2025 filing is: “Using Christ-like behaviors, we help our neighbors by providing quality, meaningful jobs and supporting local nonprofits, for the Glory of God.” The Foundation’s website describes its focus areas as housing, food, and basic needs, including support for shelters, food programs, safety, essential healthcare, and other barriers to basic survival. It says it serves nonprofits across central Pennsylvania.
The 2025 grantees illustrate a range of community services. Cocoa Packs says it provides food and related products to food-insecure children; Join Hands Ministry says it supports neighbors facing hardship; and DIG Furniture Bank says it redirects gently used furniture and household items to local families in need at no cost. Other grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern youth cardiac-arrest prevention (Peyton Walker Foundation), early learning (Danville Child Development Center), basic human needs (Lancaster County Food Hub), and housing and living support (Bell Socialization Services).
Grantmaking
Community Aid Inc’s 2025 filing lists 38 grants totaling $402,650. The listed grants ranged from $5,003 to $30,000, with a median of $8,150. Separately, the filing states that in 2025 the organization distributed $586,825 in grants, alongside $603,650 in bin distributions and $267,800 in Care Cards.
Among the largest itemized grants were $30,000 each to Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania and Project Share, and $23,500 to Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc. Other notable 2025 grants included $20,000 to Cocoa Packs, $19,600 to Boys and Girls Club of Harrisburg, $17,500 to Duncannon Fire Company, and $14,000 to Join Hands Ministry. The stated purpose for the largest listed grants was to support nonprofit partners serving the local community.
The CommunityAid Foundation website describes monthly grant-program cycles that are always open for applications. It identifies Relief grants for urgent needs and funding gaps, and 10X Impact grants for growth and capacity. Its partnership program also describes funding, resources, training, donation credits, and Care Cards for partner organizations; access and engagement requirements may vary by partnership type.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Community Aid Inc’s 2025 filing lists Rob Kole as chair, Christopher Healy as vice chair, Jacquelin Powell as treasurer, and George Spanos as secretary. Board members listed were Steve Kaufmann, Bob Weed, Jennifer Will, and Emma Witwer, whose service was listed as ending May 14, 2025. Steve Sullivan was listed as CEO and Christopher Hann as CFO.
The Foundation website identifies Steve Sullivan as President of the CommunityAid Foundation and CEO of CommunityAid, Inc. It lists Jacqueline L. Powell as Foundation board chair, Steve Kauffman as treasurer, and Robert Weed as vice chair.
Community Aid Inc is led by Steve Sullivan, CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Sullivan
CEO
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$294K (2020) → $293K (2025)
Rob Kole
Chair
President → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clifton Dorsey
Senior Director Capital & Tech
Vice President Supply Chain & Technology → Senior Director Capital & Technology, 2023
Senior Director Capital & Technology → Senior Director Capital & Tech, 2024
On filings since 2022
55 hrs/week
$161K (2022) → $160K (2025)
Thomas Theuret
Director of Operations
Regional Manager → Director of Operations, 2025
On filings since 2022
55 hrs/week
$106K (2022) → $126K (2025)
Josiah Meneghini
Director of Innovation
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$136K (2025)
Chavah Redmond
CCO & Executive Vice President
Vice President Mission Impact → COO, 2024
COO → CCO & Executive Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$106K (2021) → $181K (2025)
Christopher Hann
CFO
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$175K (2023) → $204K (2025)
Mark Hopkins
Vice President People Operations
Chief of Staff & Vice President of Peop → Vice President People Operations, 2025
On filings since 2024
55 hrs/week
$147K (2024) → $177K (2025)
Christopher Healy
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelin Powell
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Weed
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Spanos
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Witwer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Will
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kaufmann
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Alvin Blitz (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ebony McNeil (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Brown (2023–2024) — COO
- Former: Glenn Chandler (2020–2023) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Janet Ewing (2021–2023) — Chief of Staff & Vice President of Peop
- Former: Sherry Hicks (2022) — Regional Manager
- Former: Eric Saunders (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Gutierrez (2020–2021) — Director of Hr & Shared Services
- Former: Joseph Kantz (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kristine Saylor (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Dees (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Stine (2020) — Controller
- Former: Nancy Ryan (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $293K, to Steve Sullivan (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Aid Inc
How much does Community Aid Inc give each year?
Community Aid Inc gave $403K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $595K across 41 grants.
What is Community Aid Inc's typical grant size?
Community Aid Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,150, and its average grant was $10,596, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Aid Inc give grants?
Community Aid Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (4 grants), Lancaster, PA (4 grants), Carlisle, PA (2 grants) and York, PA (2 grants).
Does Community Aid Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Community Aid Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Non-Profit Partners Serving Our Local Community." (38 grants).
Who are Community Aid Inc's largest grantees?
Community Aid Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania ($30,000), Project Share ($30,000) and Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc ($23,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Aid Inc?
Community Aid Inc reported $44.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $34.6M.
What does Community Aid Inc fund?
The mission stated in Community Aid Inc’s 2025 filing is: “Using Christ-like behaviors, we help our neighbors by providing quality, meaningful jobs and supporting local nonprofits, for the Glory of God.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Aid Inc?
The Foundation website directs organizations interested in partnership to complete a partnership interest form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Aid Inc's EIN?
Community Aid Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4376213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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