Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio
Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio is a private foundation based in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including children’s and youth programs, care ministry, housing assistance, library programs, and services for seniors.
Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio at a glance
In short: Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio gave $34K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,250
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,854
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $84,130
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O 454 Miller Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608-2201
Phone: (610) 670-0955
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Reading and Berks ($23K across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed 2024 recipients include organizations in Reading, Wyomissing, and York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 392% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $30K (2020) to $36K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Reading and Berks Reading, PA | Children / Youth Program | $22,000 |
| Lincoln Park United Methodist Churc Reading, PA | Care Ministry | $2,000 |
| Opportunity House Reading, PA | Transition Housing for Homeless | $2,000 |
| Spring Township Public Library Wyomissing, PA | Childrens Programs | $1,500 |
| Hannah's Hope Ministries Reading, PA | Transition Housing for Mom & Child | $1,500 |
| Family Promise Reading, PA | Assistance with Homeless Families | $1,500 |
| Lincoln Park United Methodist Churc Reading, PA | Care Ministry | $1,000 |
| West York Track Field Booster York, PA | Youth Athletic Program | $750 |
| YMCA of Reading and Berks Reading, PA | Children / Youth Program | $500 |
| Spring Township Public Library Wyomissing, PA | Childrens Programs | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,130 | $35,648 | $41,704 | $34,250 | 12 | $34,250 | $33,414 | $8,728 |
| 2023 | $90,186 | $31,482 | $40,286 | $35,000 | 10 | $35,000 | $28,974 | $9,403 |
| 2022 | $98,395 | $29,386 | $43,005 | $36,000 | 10 | $36,000 | $26,447 | $11,116 |
| 2021 | $112,014 | $33,870 | $39,572 | $32,850 | 9 | $32,850 | $30,658 | $12,939 |
| 2020 | $117,716 | $24,668 | $36,641 | $30,250 | 13 | — | $21,752 | $11,726 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for children and youth programs, care ministry, transition housing, assistance for homeless families, library programs, youth athletics, and meals for seniors.
Among its grantees, Opportunity House says it empowers individuals to improve their lives by providing security, stability, safety, and community. Hannah’s Hope Ministries says it addresses the needs of homeless women and their children through a supportive care environment. Berks Encore says its mission is to develop aging-confident individuals and enhance their ability to live well later in life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $34,250 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $22,000, with a median grant of $1,250.
The largest 2024 award was $22,000 to YMCA of Reading and Berks for a children’s and youth program. Other grants included $2,000 each to Lincoln Park United Methodist Church for care ministry and Opportunity House for transition housing for homeless people; $1,500 each to Spring Township Public Library for children’s programs, Hannah’s Hope Ministries for transition housing for a mother and child, and Family Promise for assistance with homeless families. The foundation also gave $750 to West York Track Field Booster for a youth athletic program and $500 to Berks Encore for Meals on Wheels for seniors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard D Auman, Kris H Wright, and Lynn A Fuhrman as trustees.
Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kris H. Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$595 (2020) → $595 (2024)
Lynn A. Fuhrman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$595 (2020) → $595 (2024)
Richard D. Auman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$595 (2020) → $595 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy Dettra (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $595, to Richard D Auman (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio
How much does Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio give each year?
Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio gave $34K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 10 grants.
What is Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio's typical grant size?
Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,854, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio give grants?
Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reading, PA (9 grants) and Wyomissing, PA (2 grants).
Does Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio's largest grantees?
Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA of Reading and Berks ($22,500 across 2 grants), Lincoln Park United Methodist Churc ($3,500 across 3 grants) and Spring Township Public Library ($2,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio?
Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio reported $84K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for children and youth programs, care ministry, transition housing, assistance for homeless families, library programs, youth athletics, and meals for seniors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio's EIN?
Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0718688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dorothy M Haas Charitable Foundatio accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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