North Foundation Inc
North Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 33 grants totaling $159,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working with children and families, providing meals, and supporting local communities.
North Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: North Foundation Inc gave $159K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $159,000
- +34.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,818
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $100,324
- -42.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (13 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to North Foundation Inc
- 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: 15 N Spruce Street, Lititz, PA 17543
Phone: (717) 299-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lifesong for Orphans ($40K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 121 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 25% to recipients in Illinois. Maryland and Colorado each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is North Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 33 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2019) to $208K (2023). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifesong for Orphans Gridley, IL | General Contribution | $40,000 |
| Brittany's Hope Elizabethtown, PA | General Contribution | $30,000 |
| Anchor Lancaster Lancaster, PA | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Bridge of Hope National Exton, PA | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| The Factory Ministries Paradise, PA | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Conestoga Valley Seeds Leola, PA | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Hope Walks Mechanicsburg, PA | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Jubilee Ministries Lebanon, PA | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Lifecycles York, PA | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| The Cracked Pot Mechanicsburg, PA | General Contribution | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,324 | $86,250 | $160,325 | $159,000 | 33 | $159,000 | $1,882 |
| 2024 | $174,399 | $152,500 | $119,600 | $118,500 | 24 | $118,500 | $2,101 |
| 2023 | $141,499 | $85,700 | $208,912 | $207,750 | 29 | $207,750 | $5,930 |
| 2022 | $264,711 | $166,170 | $154,960 | $154,000 | 22 | $154,000 | $9,200 |
| 2021 | $253,501 | $201,000 | $45,420 | $44,500 | 13 | $44,500 | $3,571 |
| 2020 | $97,921 | $84,083 | $82,177 | $81,277 | 22 | — | $2,295 |
| 2019 | $96,015 | $72,500 | $44,105 | $43,200 | 21 | — | $1,970 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Lifesong for Orphans says its mission is to bring joy and purpose to orphans and vulnerable children by mobilizing churches to care for them. Brittany’s Hope says it works to empower families and communities to improve the lives of orphaned and at-risk children through adoption grants and humanitarian initiatives. Anchor Lancaster says it provides no-cost meals to Lancaster’s low-income, unsheltered, and socially excluded populations.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes connecting a community to housing, education, and health services (Conestoga Valley SEEDS); assisting at-risk youth with education and services (Lifecycles); providing church retreat facilities (Three Springs Ministries); supporting children and families affected by clubfoot (Hope Walks); and serving people affected by incarceration (Jubilee Ministries).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $159,000 through 33 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable awards included $40,000 to Lifesong for Orphans, $30,000 to Brittany’s Hope, and $15,000 each to Anchor Lancaster and Bridge of Hope National. The Factory Ministries received $5,000. Conestoga Valley SEEDS, Hope Walks, Jubilee Ministries, Lifecycles, The Cracked Pot, Scouting America, and Three Springs Ministries each received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daryl Leisey, Brian Black, Jerry Murray, Roger North, Craig Schloneger, and Joshua Keefer as directors.
North Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Black
Director
Partner → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Craig Schloneger
Director
Partner → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Daryl Leisey
Director
Partner → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jerry Murray
Director
Partner → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Roger North
Director
Partner → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joshua Keefer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 North Foundation Inc
How much does North Foundation Inc give each year?
North Foundation Inc gave $159K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $119K across 24 grants.
What is North Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
North Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,818, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from North Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does North Foundation Inc give grants?
North Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (6 grants), Mechanicsburg, PA (2 grants), York, PA (2 grants) and Lebanon, PA (2 grants).
Does North Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of North Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are North Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
North Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lifesong for Orphans ($40,000), Brittany's Hope ($30,000) and Anchor Lancaster ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is North Foundation Inc?
North Foundation Inc reported $100K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does North Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Lifesong for Orphans says its mission is to bring joy and purpose to orphans and vulnerable children by mobilizing churches to care for them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Foundation Inc?
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 North Foundation Inc's EIN?
North Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1795470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does North Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 23, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). North Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/north-foundation-inc-morg_f3bcb551266845ac958a12ed25b7e5b5
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