Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn
The Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and its 2024 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn at a glance
In short: Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn gave $368K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $368,000
- +117.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,514
- +30.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $12,621,161
- +350.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (13 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3215, Lancaster, PA 17604-3215
Phone: (717) 291-2726
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lancaster General Healthcare Fdn ($50K). Together the top 10 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 114 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 35 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $154K (2020) to $368K (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $368K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster General Healthcare Fdn Lancaster, PA | Operations | $50,000 |
| Aarons Acres Lancaster, PA | Operations | $30,000 |
| Lancaster Bible College Lancaster, PA | Operations | $30,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University Hershey, PA | Operations | $20,000 |
| York County Cerebral Palsy Home York, PA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Visioncorps Foundation Lancaster, PA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Lancaster Science Factory Lancaster, PA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center of Lancaster CO Lancaster, PA | Operations | $15,000 |
| United Disabilities Services Lancaster, PA | Operations | $15,000 |
| YMCA of the Roses York, PA | Operations | $10,500 |
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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 | $12,621,161 | $10,282,275 | $423,615 | $368,000 | 35 | $368,000 | $224,393 | $312,247 |
| 2023 | $2,799,351 | $137,727 | $218,234 | $169,150 | 21 | $169,150 | $97,307 | $167,209 |
| 2022 | $2,869,273 | $171,968 | $210,088 | $158,000 | 15 | $158,000 | $128,224 | $167,925 |
| 2021 | $2,906,021 | $421,351 | $229,338 | $184,000 | 28 | $184,000 | $376,985 | $184,430 |
| 2020 | $2,718,512 | $144,831 | $194,075 | $154,000 | 15 | — | $106,789 | $155,049 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn reported a distributable amount of $312K 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 grantees include organizations whose stated missions cover services for people with disabilities, education, health care, food access, and the performing arts. For example, Aaron’s Acres describes its work as providing therapeutic recreational programs for young people with disabilities; Power Packs Project says it equips families to prepare nutritious weekend meals for children; and Prima Arts says it provides accessible performing arts programming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $368,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among its largest grants were $50,000 to Lancaster General Healthcare Fdn, $30,000 each to Aaron’s Acres and Lancaster Bible College, and $20,000 each to The Pennsylvania State University, York County Cerebral Palsy Home, VisionCorps Foundation, and Lancaster Science Factory. The listed grant purposes were operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fulton Bank N A as trustee and Rebecca Rishel and Elaine Kowalski as co-trustees.
Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine Kowalski
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Fulton Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Rebecca Rishel
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (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 $40K, to Fulton Bank N a (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn
How much does Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn give each year?
Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn gave $368K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $169K across 21 grants.
What is Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn's typical grant size?
Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,514, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn that year got $12K on average.
Where does Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn give grants?
Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (19 grants) and York, PA (4 grants).
Does Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (31 grants).
Who are Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn's largest grantees?
Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Lancaster General Healthcare Fdn ($50,000), Aarons Acres ($30,000) and Lancaster Bible College ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn?
Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $368K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $312K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions cover services for people with disabilities, education, health care, food access, and the performing arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn?
The foundation 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 Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn's EIN?
Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3986043. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard S & Ann B Barshinger Family Fdn 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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