John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2
The John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 is a private foundation based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $23,135, supporting organizations including libraries, health nonprofits, and community organizations.
John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 at a glance
In short: John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 gave $23K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,135
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,218
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $925
- Total assets
- $711,502
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2
- 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: PO Box 3215, Lancaster, PA 17604-3215
Phone: (717) 255-7652
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Diabetes Association ($2K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Pennsylvania (60%), New York (11%), Virginia (7%), Illinois (7%), and Maryland (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 57% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $83K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Diabetes Association Merrifield, VA | Pennsylvania Operations | $1,735 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | Pennsylvania Operations | $1,735 |
| Cleve J Fredricksen Library Camp Hill, PA | Operations | $1,735 |
| Witf Public Television Harrisburg, PA | Operations | $1,735 |
| West Shore YMCA Harrisburg, PA | Operations | $1,735 |
| The United Methodist Home for Mechanicsburg, PA | Operations | $1,735 |
| New Cumberland Public Library New Cumberland, PA | Operations | $1,735 |
| The Epilepsy Association Pittsburgh, PA | Operations | $1,735 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assoc Chicago, IL | Pennsylvania Operations | $925 |
| Bethesda Mission Harrisburg, PA | Operations | $925 |
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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 | $711,502 | $27,319 | $32,075 | $23,135 | 19 | $23,135 | $18,861 | $40,446 |
| 2023 | $715,959 | $49,674 | $27,527 | $18,870 | 19 | $18,870 | $41,900 | $36,079 |
| 2022 | $694,105 | $58,188 | $92,498 | $82,735 | 19 | $82,735 | $49,120 | $41,188 |
| 2021 | $728,437 | $44,650 | $42,191 | $32,789 | 19 | — | $35,393 | $43,692 |
| 2020 | $725,832 | $15,002 | $50,449 | $41,644 | 19 | — | $12,272 | $39,748 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 included support for libraries, health-related organizations, a YMCA, a public television organization, a day care center, and other organizations. The Cleve J. Fredricksen Library describes its mission as meeting community educational, recreational, and cultural needs through information, imagination, and ideas. The American Diabetes Association says its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes. The Arthritis Foundation says it pursues a cure for arthritis and provides resources, science, advocacy, and community connections.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $23,135 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $810 to $1,735, with a median of $925. Examples include $1,735 each to the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library, WITF Public Television, West Shore YMCA, and New Cumberland Public Library; and $925 to Bethesda Mission. The 2024 filing also lists grants of $1,735 to the American Diabetes Association and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, each for Pennsylvania operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fulton Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2's only listed officer is Fulton Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fulton Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
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 $8K, to Fulton Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2
How much does John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 give each year?
John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 gave $23K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 19 grants.
What is John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2's typical grant size?
John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2's median grant in 2024 was $925, and its average grant was $1,218, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 give grants?
John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (3 grants), Mechanicsburg, PA (2 grants), Camp Hill, PA (2 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (10 grants) and "Pennsylvania Operations" (9 grants).
Who are John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2's largest grantees?
John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2's largest 2024 grantees include American Diabetes Association ($1,735), Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($1,735) and Cleve J Fredricksen Library ($1,735), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2?
John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 reported $712K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (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 John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for libraries, health-related organizations, a YMCA, a public television organization, a day care center, and other organizations. The Cleve J. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2?
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 John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2's EIN?
John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6859914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John & Jeanette Witmer Charitable Trust #2 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.
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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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