Emergency Health Services Federation Inc
Emergency Health Services Federation Inc. is based in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and is a Form 990 public charity. It serves as the Regional EMS Council for eight South Central Pennsylvania counties, with a role in developing, maintaining, and improving the regional EMS system. Its reported grantmaking includes reimbursement for EMS training equipment.
Emergency Health Services Federation Inc at a glance
In short: Emergency Health Services Federation Inc gave $96K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,458
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- Average grant
- $6,029
- Median grant
- $5,674
- Total assets
- $1,328,742
- -8.6% 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 Emergency Health Services Federation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 722 Limekiln Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070
Phone: (717) 774-7911
Website: https://ehsf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Emergency Health Services Federation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lancaster EMS Academy ($11K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization identifies its Regional EMS Council service area as Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties in South Central Pennsylvania. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster EMS Academy Lancaster, PA | EMS Training | $11,348 |
| Carlisle EMS Academy Carlisle, PA | EMS Training | $5,674 |
| Community Life Team Inc Lemoyne, PA | EMS Training | $5,674 |
| Eastern Lebanon County SD Myerstown, PA | EMS Training | $5,674 |
| Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Dept Fayetteville, PA | EMS Training | $5,674 |
| First Aid & Safety Patrol Lebanon, PA | EMS Training | $5,674 |
| Harrisburg Area Comm College Harrisburg, PA | EMS Training | $5,674 |
| Lancaster Co Career & Tech Willow Street, PA | EMS Training | $5,674 |
| Lancaster Co Public Safety Manheim, PA | EMS Training | $5,674 |
| Municipal Emergency Services Elizabethtown, PA | EMS Training | $5,674 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization reports that it was formed in 1973.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,328,742 | $2,815,608 | $2,985,022 | $96,458 | 16 | — |
| 2024 | $1,454,077 | $2,712,597 | $2,553,925 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,200,945 | $2,952,459 | $2,543,574 | — | — | $22,501 |
| 2022 | $684,179 | $2,130,524 | $1,923,733 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $974,810 | $2,083,368 | $2,012,434 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $652,680 | $1,850,442 | $1,615,671 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to conduct charitable, educational, and scientific activities that advance emergency health care. Its website says it is “commitment driven to enhance quality EMS in southcentral PA,” and describes its role as listening to and advocating for EMS providers, agency leadership, and other system partners.
The organization’s filing describes administration of Pennsylvania Department of Health contracts and EMS programs in South Central Pennsylvania. Its website also describes working with education partners, accrediting institutes for EMS certification courses, processing continuing-education sponsors, and developing educational experiences for providers and agency leaders.
Grantees’ own descriptions show examples of supported organizations and their activities. Lancaster County Public Safety says it provides educational programs and training equipment in Lancaster County. Lancaster County Career & Technology says it funds materials and equipment for career training for high school students and adults. Silver Spring Ambulance and Rescue describes its mission as providing ambulance service and emergency medical care to the public.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 16 grants totaling $96,458. Grant amounts ranged from $5,674 to $11,348, with a median of $5,674. The largest listed grant was $11,348 to Lancaster EMS Academy for EMS training. Other listed recipients receiving $5,674 for EMS training included Carlisle EMS Academy, Community Life Team Inc, Harrisburg Area Community College, Lancaster County Public Safety, and Penn State Health Life Lion.
The organization’s filing states that grantees must submit a grant application and invoices for purchased training equipment before reimbursement is paid.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C. Steven Lyle as Executive Direc; Maureen Gallo as President; Robert G. Shipp III as Vice President; Timothy W. Baldwin as Treasurer; and William Little as Secretary. It also lists Steven Schirk, Michael J. Reihart, Warren P. Bladen Jr., John R. Logan, and Steven L. Poffenberger as board members.
Emergency Health Services Federation Inc is led by C. Steven Lyle, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. Steven Lyle
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $132K (2025)
Maureen Gallo
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R. Logan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert G. Shipp III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven L. Poffenberger
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Schirk
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy W. Baldwin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren P. Bladen Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Little
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Reihart Md Facep
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Salvatore Alfano MD (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 $132K, to C Steven Lyle (Executive Direc).
Frequently asked questions about Emergency Health Services Federation Inc
How much does Emergency Health Services Federation Inc give each year?
Emergency Health Services Federation Inc gave $96K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Emergency Health Services Federation Inc's typical grant size?
Emergency Health Services Federation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,674, and its average grant was $6,029, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Emergency Health Services Federation Inc give grants?
Emergency Health Services Federation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Emergency Health Services Federation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Emergency Health Services Federation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "EMS Training" (16 grants).
Who are Emergency Health Services Federation Inc's largest grantees?
Emergency Health Services Federation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lancaster EMS Academy ($11,348), Carlisle EMS Academy ($5,674) and Community Life Team Inc ($5,674), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Emergency Health Services Federation Inc?
Emergency Health Services Federation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What does Emergency Health Services Federation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to conduct charitable, educational, and scientific activities that advance emergency health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Emergency Health Services Federation Inc?
Emergency Health Services Federation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ehsf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Emergency Health Services Federation Inc's EIN?
Emergency Health Services Federation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7265132. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Emergency Health Services Federation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/emergency-health-services-federation-inc-morg_343113cfcc4f4afaa86dc7c576123ac8
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