Dauphin County Economic Development Corp
To partner in real estate development projects and to channel grant funding to communities and organizations in need of community and economic development assistance.
Dauphin County Economic Development Corp at a glance
In short: Dauphin County Economic Development Corp gave $7.4M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,362,034
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,840,509
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,504,576
- Total assets
- $9,562,250
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dauphin County Economic Development Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Harrisburg Hotel Tourism Tax Participants ($3.3M). Together the top 4 received $7.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 13 grants of 21 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dauphin County Economic Development Corp gives
- Giving grew 79% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.1M (2021) to $21.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $7.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Harrisburg Hotel Tourism Tax Participants Harrisburg, PA | Tourism Promotion | $3,282,322 |
| Community Development Block Grant and Section 108 Participants Washington, DC | Financing Econ. Dev | $1,936,626 |
| Dauphin County Harrisburg, PA | Oper Support, Parks | $1,072,526 |
| HUD Home Investments Partnership Program Participants Washington, DC | Affordable Housing | $1,070,560 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,562,250 | $8,371,287 | $8,103,900 | $7,362,034 | 4 | $69,726 |
| 2023 | $9,798,051 | $7,585,931 | $7,136,771 | $6,355,723 | 4 | $77,601 |
| 2022 | $7,996,644 | $8,129,437 | $7,114,058 | $6,262,807 | 4 | $26,711 |
| 2021 | $8,424,591 | $10,449,757 | $8,138,337 | $4,108,426 | 4 | $7,920 |
| 2020 | $7,252,259 | $21,534,623 | $22,102,285 | $21,586,498 | 5 | $19,343 |
About Dauphin County Economic Development Corp
Based on IRS filings
Dauphin County Economic Development Corp is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Harrisburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7.4M. Net investment income was $70K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dauphin County Economic Development Corp is led by George Connor, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Connor
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Steck
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Brown
Deputy Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Scofield
Secretary
Assistant Se → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Smeltz
Vice Chairman
Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Rickards
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven McHale Joined
Assistant Se
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Catherine Wilshbach Left (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Catherine Wilshbach (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Patricia Kuharic (2020–2022) — Vice Chairwoman
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.
Frequently asked questions about Dauphin County Economic Development Corp
How much does Dauphin County Economic Development Corp give each year?
Dauphin County Economic Development Corp gave $7.4M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.4M across 4 grants.
What is Dauphin County Economic Development Corp's typical grant size?
Dauphin County Economic Development Corp's median grant in 2024 was $1,504,576, and its average grant was $1,840,509, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dauphin County Economic Development Corp give grants?
Dauphin County Economic Development Corp gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Dauphin County Economic Development Corp give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Dauphin County Economic Development Corp's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Dauphin County Economic Development Corp?
Dauphin County Economic Development Corp reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.4M.
What is Dauphin County Economic Development Corp?
Dauphin County Economic Development Corp is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Harrisburg, PA. It holds $9.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Dauphin County Economic Development Corp's EIN?
Dauphin County Economic Development Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1607082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Dauphin County Economic Development Corp funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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