Lancaster County Foundation
To support the activities and programs of the Lancaster county community foundation, whose mission is "to embolden extraordinary community by investing in people and ideas that will shape the future of Lancaster county."
Lancaster County Foundation at a glance
In short: Lancaster County Foundation gave $2.3M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.3M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,315,893
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,315,893
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,315,893
- Total assets
- $29,903,557
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lancaster County Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Lancaster County Foundation
Clean Water Fund
Lancaster County Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Lancaster Cares COVID-19 Response Fund
Lancaster County Foundation
Amount
$1,000 - $10,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Passion Grants
Lancaster County Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Lancaster County Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lancaster County Community Foundation ($2.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Lancaster County Foundation gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2021) to $2.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County Community Foundation Lancaster, PA | To Provide for the Organization's Program Related Expenses. | $2,315,893 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,903,557 | $2,315,893 | $2,315,893 | $2,315,893 | 1 |
| 2023 | $27,765,221 | $2,489,326 | $2,489,326 | $2,489,326 | 1 |
| 2022 | $25,543,495 | $2,064,129 | $2,064,129 | $2,064,129 | 1 |
| 2021 | $31,962,893 | $3,241,455 | $1,905,261 | $1,905,261 | 1 |
| 2020 | $27,897,144 | $1,906,190 | $1,906,190 | $1,906,190 | 1 |
About Lancaster County Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lancaster County Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lancaster County Foundation is led by Samuel Bressi, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel Bressi
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Henry
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Van Harskamp
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Wubah
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melisa Baez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Mongiovi
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Groff CPA
CFO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Brennan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Hess
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pedro Rivera
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Waller
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Guindon
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Barber
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Nieli
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice Chair & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Jones
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Salena Coachman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Alimayu Thrash (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Deepa Balepur (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Krista Showers (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Renner (2020–2022) — Imt Past Chair
- Former: Joseph Byorick (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Hale Krasne (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jon Zuo (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Martin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Geisenberger (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster County Foundation
How much does Lancaster County Foundation give each year?
Lancaster County Foundation gave $2.3M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 1 grant.
How large is Lancaster County Foundation?
Lancaster County Foundation reported $29.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Lancaster County Foundation?
Lancaster County Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lancaster, PA. It holds $29.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lancaster County Foundation operate?
Lancaster County Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Lancaster County Foundation's EIN?
Lancaster County Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6419120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lancaster County Foundation funds
Human Services Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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