Impact Harrisburg is a nonprofit corporation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, established to administer funds for economic development and infrastructure improvement within the city. Created through Commonwealth Court approval in November 2014, the organization emerged from the 2014 Harrisburg Strong Plan, which set aside $12.3 million to address critical city infrastructure and economic development needs.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Revenue
$3K
+800.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$8K
-94.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The mission of Impact Harrisburg is to promote economic development and infrastructure improvement within the City of Harrisburg.
Primary Goals:
- Building the City's Tax Base by adding to the real estate, redevelopment of non-taxpaying properties into tax-paying properties, and earned income or other taxes paid directly to the City of Harrisburg
- Creating permanent jobs within the City, to the extent possible employing City residents
- Improving operational efficiency, safety and livability of the City by helping to make it more livable or viable, providing a benefit to principally low- and moderate-income people, and removing or eliminating slums or blighted areas
The organization funds projects across multiple categories including Business, Charity, Community Enrichment, Development, Emergency Services, and Infrastructure.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,205 to $20,000.
Ready to take the next step with Impact Harrisburg?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Impact Harrisburg focuses exclusively on projects and initiatives within the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $69,913
- Total Giving: $0 (as of most recent IRS 990 filing in 2025)
- Funding Source: The organization was established with $12.3 million from the 2014 Harrisburg Strong Plan
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | $212,137 |
| Revenue | $3,144 | $349 | $-2,360 |
| Expenses | $8,282 | $137,435 | $290,089 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $-2,360 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Impact Harrisburg
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Sheila Dow Ford
Board Structure: The organization has a nine-member board that was appointed in January 2015.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALE LANINGA | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JACKIE PARKER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RUSS MONTGOMERY | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KARL SINGLETON | MEMBER, THRU MARCH 14, 2025 | 2 | — |
| GLORIA MARTIN-ROBERTS | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DOUGLAS E HILL | VICE CHAIR AND TREASURER | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
According to the organization's leadership, Impact Harrisburg's projects focus on "bringing people into the city and keeping people in their neighborhoods," reflecting the organization's dual commitment to attracting new residents and supporting existing communities.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Impact Harrisburg on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities