Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo
Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo is a private foundation based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships to colleges and universities.
Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo at a glance
In short: Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo gave $68K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,522
- +107.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,752
- -79.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,627
- Total assets
- $1,572,217
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Farmers Merchants Trust Co Po B, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 261-3566
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colgate University ($11K). Together the top 9 received $62K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,627), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (42%), Virginia (33%), New York (17%), and Washington, DC (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo gives
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $68K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | Scholarship | $11,253 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | Scholarships | $11,253 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,627 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $5,627 |
| Harrisburg University Harrisburg, PA | Scholarship | $5,627 |
| George Washington University Washington, DC | Scholarships | $5,627 |
| University of Richmond Richmond, VA | Scholarship | $5,627 |
| Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | Scholarship | $5,627 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | Scholarship | $5,627 |
| The University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship | $5,627 |
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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 | $1,572,217 | $66,081 | $89,839 | $67,522 | 10 | $72,505 | $50,218 | $91,182 |
| 2024 | $1,595,143 | $83,026 | $68,089 | $32,491 | 1 | $45,685 | $67,540 | $86,339 |
| 2023 | $1,577,619 | $1,586,278 | $5,245 | — | — | $359 | $19,611 | $32,850 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants supported scholarships at colleges and universities. The University of Richmond describes its mission as educating students in a challenging, collaborative academic community and preparing them for purposeful lives and responsible leadership. Bridgewater College says it educates the whole person through a challenging and supportive learning community. The University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university focused on education, research, and service to its region, Pennsylvania, and the nation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $67,522. The median grant was $5,627; grants ranged from $5,627 to $11,253. All 10 listed grants were for scholarships:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Farmers Merchant Trust Co as trustee.
Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo's only listed officer is Farmers Merchant Trust CO, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Farmers Merchant Trust CO
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $6K, to Farmers Merchant Trust CO (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo
How much does Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo give each year?
Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo gave $68K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
What is Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo's typical grant size?
Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo's median grant in 2025 was $5,627, and its average grant was $6,752, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo give grants?
Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo's top state is Pennsylvania, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (33%) and New York (17%).
Does Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo's largest grantees?
Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo's largest 2025 grantees include Colgate University ($11,253), Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,253) and University of Pittsburgh ($5,627), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,627), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo?
Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported scholarships at colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo?
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 Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo's EIN?
Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6772498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gloria M McDowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gloria-m-mcdowell-irrv-tr-carlisle-high-schoo-morg_627d5d7d7cdd4d76bf3d69dacbbb57ff
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