Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc
To support worldwide relief and development programs of mennonite central committee, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation. This was accomplished through the sale of both donated merchandise (clothing, furniture, etc.) and limited merchandise purchased from merchants in Lancaster county. Proceeds from the sale of these items are available for distribution by the board of directors. The operation of the shoppe also benefits needy families in Lancaster county by providing clothing and household items at affordable prices.
Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc at a glance
In short: Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc gave $362K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $90K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $361,505
- +87.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $90,376
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,869
- Total assets
- $2,140,825
- -2.5% 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.
Who Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mennonite Central Committee ($334K). Together the top 4 received $362K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc gives
- Giving grew 309% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2021) to $362K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $362K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mennonite Central Committee Akron, PA | — | $333,671 |
| The Factory Ministries Paradise, PA | — | $11,737 |
| Mennonite Disaster Services Lititz, PA | — | $10,000 |
| New Life Community Preschool Gap, PA | — | $6,097 |
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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 | $2,140,825 | $1,122,273 | $1,172,047 | $361,505 | 4 | $7,612 |
| 2024 | $2,195,318 | $1,029,061 | $986,640 | $192,999 | 2 | $9,294 |
| 2023 | $2,151,739 | $979,295 | $899,558 | $194,904 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $2,071,277 | $954,356 | $778,528 | $88,377 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $1,984,218 | $819,659 | $632,150 | $51,154 | 2 | — |
About Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc
Based on IRS filings
Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Gap, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $362K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc is led by Mike Martin, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Martin
Chairman
Vice Chairperson → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amos Jay Esh
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ephraim Riehl Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lois Gehman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elvin Weaver
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Beiler
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wes Lapp
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Riesenberg
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Yost
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Blank
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Sam Ebersole (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Buzzard (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Lapp (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Marv Smoker (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Beiler (2021–2022) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Deb Smoker (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jay Martin (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lorraine Wenger (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc
How much does Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc give each year?
Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc gave $362K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $193K across 2 grants.
What is Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc's typical grant size?
Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,869, and its average grant was $90,376, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc give grants?
Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
How large is Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc?
Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc?
Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Gap, PA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc's EIN?
Country Gift & Thrift Shoppe Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2654815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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