Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa
Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa is a private foundation based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It reported 24 grants totaling $275,902 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations including local service providers and national health-related organizations.
Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa at a glance
In short: Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa gave $276K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,902
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,496
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,261
- Total assets
- $5,211,596
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (79% 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 Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa
- 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: 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 Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church ($28K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 49 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 8% to Maryland, and 4% each to Georgia, Texas, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa gives
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2023) to $276K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Waynesboro, PA | Unrestricted Gift | $28,153 |
| Blue Ridge Mountain Fire and Rescue Inc Blue Ridge Summit, PA | Unrestricted Gift | $22,523 |
| Waynesboro Volunteer Fire Department Inc Waynesboro, PA | Unrestricted Gift | $19,707 |
| Waynesboro Ambulance Squad Inc Waynesboro, PA | Unrestricted Gift | $19,707 |
| Waynesboro Community & Human Services Waynesboro, PA | Unrestricted Gift | $16,892 |
| Antietam Humane Society Waynesboro, PA | Unrestricted Gift | $14,077 |
| Waynesboro New Hope Shelter Inc Waynesboro, PA | Unrestricted Gift | $14,077 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Gift | $11,261 |
| American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Gift | $11,261 |
| American Kidney Fund Inc Rockville, MD | Unrestricted Gift | $11,261 |
Ready to take the next step with Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa?
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 | $5,211,596 | $260,376 | $325,860 | $275,902 | 24 | $281,172 | $217,180 | $298,527 |
| 2024 | $5,268,365 | $140,009 | $302,698 | $253,225 | 24 | $258,367 | $155,669 | $281,048 |
| 2023 | $5,428,234 | $213,415 | $249,074 | $196,547 | 1 | $203,804 | $183,741 | $260,479 |
| 2022 | $5,465,012 | $5,505,272 | $33,423 | — | — | $2,240 | $82,665 | $198,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa reported a distributable amount of $299K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in community services, emergency response, animal welfare, shelter, education, and health. For example, Waynesboro Volunteer Fire Department says its mission is to provide fire protection to the community and raise funds to maintain equipment for two fire companies. Waynesboro New Hope Shelter says it provides temporary housing and guidance for people re-entering the community. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $275,902. Grant amounts ranged from $2,815 to $28,153, with a median of $11,261. The largest grants included $28,153 to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, $22,523 to Blue Ridge Mountain Fire and Rescue, and $19,707 each to Waynesboro Volunteer Fire Department and Waynesboro Ambulance Squad. Waynesboro Community & Human Services received $16,892; Antietam Humane Society and Waynesboro New Hope Shelter each received $14,077. Among other recipients, the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Kidney Fund, BrightFocus Foundation, and American National Red Cross each received $11,261. Shippensburg University Foundation received $8,446. The listed grant purposes were unrestricted gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Farmers Merchant Trust Co as trustee.
Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa's only listed officer is Farmers Merchant Trust CO, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Farmers Merchant Trust CO
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $16K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $16K, to Farmers Merchant Trust CO (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa
How much does Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa give each year?
Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa gave $276K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $253K across 24 grants.
What is Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa's typical grant size?
Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa's median grant in 2025 was $11,261, and its average grant was $11,496, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa give grants?
Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waynesboro, PA (13 grants) and Chambersburg, PA (3 grants).
Does Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa's largest grantees?
Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa's largest 2025 grantees include Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church ($28,153), Blue Ridge Mountain Fire and Rescue Inc ($22,523) and Waynesboro Volunteer Fire Department Inc ($19,707), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa?
Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $281K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $299K (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 Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in community services, emergency response, animal welfare, shelter, education, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa?
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 Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa's EIN?
Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6670146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Pennsylvania
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
WK Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek, MI
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds work to help children, families, and communities thrive, including early education, health equity, food systems, family economic well-being, and racial equity. In 2025, its grants ranged from $50 to nearly $5 million, with a median of $100,000; it funds across the United States, with long-term commitments in several states and communities, as well as parts of Mexico and Haiti. It accepts unsolicited proposals online at any time.
Assets
$481.0M
Grants
1,818
Total Given
$303.9M
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Foundation funds nonprofits working in basic needs, equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, with most opportunities for organizations in Allegheny County or primarily serving its residents. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of about $18,600, though awards varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,132
Total Given
$64.0M
The William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic participation, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training, primarily in the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 median grant was $50,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests through limited open applications and invites letters of inquiry from public charities.
Assets
$3.4B
Grants
1,027
Total Given
$148.8M
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
Coraopolis, PA
DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports participation in under-resourced communities, including equipment, registration costs and facilities, and also supports outdoor access and education. Its 2025 grants ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, with a median of $5,000, and Sports Matter funding has reached all 50 states. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only; the foundation says 501(c)(3) grant requests should be submitted in writing.
Assets
$34.5M
Grants
964
Total Given
$18.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Pennsylvania
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lora-jean-greenawalt-and-gilbert-lee-greenawa-morg_a084f33ef7b146768a9bf1980cb9d1c0
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_616670146_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/lora-jean-greenawalt-and-gilbert-lee-greenawa-morg_a084f33ef7b146768a9bf1980cb9d1c0},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-04. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa down — hundreds of funders to go?