Franklin County Chapter NSDAR
Franklin County Chapter NSDAR is a private foundation, based in Chambersburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $630K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $34K.
Franklin County Chapter NSDAR at a glance
In short: Franklin County Chapter NSDAR gave $7K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,226
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,409
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,726
- Total assets
- $630,015
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Franklin County Chapter NSDAR funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Scholarships and Awards ($5K). Together the top 3 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Franklin County Chapter NSDAR gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 158% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $9K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships and Awards Chambersburg, PA | Scholarships to High Schools | $4,500 |
| National Scholarship Awards Washington, DC | Scholarships & Charitable Funds | $1,726 |
| Franklin County Historical Society Chambersburg, PA | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $630,015 | $51,598 | $59,303 | $7,226 | 3 | $54,439 | $34,331 | $34,475 |
| 2024 | $637,720 | $48,556 | $48,172 | $6,250 | 2 | $43,806 | $30,609 | $32,851 |
| 2023 | $637,336 | $40,253 | $43,526 | $4,060 | 2 | $39,674 | $23,005 | $30,806 |
| 2022 | $640,609 | $29,393 | $36,737 | $8,734 | 4 | $30,662 | $10,255 | $32,386 |
| 2021 | $647,953 | $46,105 | $48,146 | $6,359 | 4 | $41,305 | $25,859 | $34,515 |
| 2020 | $649,994 | $39,298 | $41,064 | $8,421 | 4 | — | $23,972 | $34,607 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Franklin County Chapter NSDAR reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Franklin County Chapter NSDAR's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Charles Gsell
Vice Regent
Regent → Registrar, 2022
Registrar → Vice Regent, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Shade
Treasurer
1st Vice Reg → Regent, 2022
Regent → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Woods
Corresp Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Baker
Regent
Vice Regent → Regent, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Runshaw
Registrar
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Shoemaker
Chaplain
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Tarner
Record Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Rebecca P. Myers (2020–2024) — Record Secretary
- Former: Dolores Myers (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Lisa Mickey (2022–2024) — Chaplain
- Former: Judy Steerman (2022) — Historian
- Former: Sara Langford (2022) — Librarian
- Former: Judy Greenawalt (2020–2021) — Chaplain
- Former: L. Jo Spigler (2020–2021) — Corresp Secretary
- Former: Linda Ommert (2020–2021) — Librarian
- Former: Michele Wade (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Shirley J. Lanman (2020–2021) — Parliamentar
- Former: Susan Etter (2020–2021) — Historian
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.
Frequently asked questions about Franklin County Chapter NSDAR
How much does Franklin County Chapter NSDAR give each year?
Franklin County Chapter NSDAR gave $7K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
What is Franklin County Chapter NSDAR's typical grant size?
Franklin County Chapter NSDAR's median grant in 2025 was $1,726, and its average grant was $2,409, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Franklin County Chapter NSDAR give grants?
Franklin County Chapter NSDAR gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chambersburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Franklin County Chapter NSDAR give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Franklin County Chapter NSDAR's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Franklin County Chapter NSDAR?
Franklin County Chapter NSDAR reported $630K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Franklin County Chapter NSDAR's EIN?
Franklin County Chapter NSDAR's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6057241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
Live grants for the work Franklin County Chapter NSDAR funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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