Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services
Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services is a public charity based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Its stated work is providing routine and emergency ambulance transportation and related education in the Lancaster community and surrounding areas of Lancaster County.
Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services at a glance
In short: Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services gave $950K across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $68K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $950,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- Average grant
- $67,857
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services
- Contact
Mailing address: 126 Keller Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601-4034
Phone: (717) 435-8101
Website: https://svems.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was East Petersburg Fire Company No 1 ($100K). Together the top 10 received $850K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 14 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The organization’s stated service area is the Lancaster community and surrounding areas of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $950K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Petersburg Fire Company No 1 East Petersburg, PA | Operations | $100,000 |
| Rohrerstown Fire Company Relief Ass Lancaster, PA | Operations | $100,000 |
| Fire Department Mount Joy Inc Mount Joy, PA | Operations | $100,000 |
| West Hempfield Fire and Rescue Lancaster, PA | Operations | $100,000 |
| Columbia Borough Fire Department Columbia, PA | Operations | $100,000 |
| Hempfield Fire Department Landisville, PA | Operations | $100,000 |
| Schreiber Center for Pediatric Dev Lancaster, PA | Operations | $100,000 |
| Rheems Fire Company Inc Rheems, PA | Operations | $50,000 |
| Mountville Fire Co No 1 Mountville, PA | Operations | $50,000 |
| The PAI Corporation Lancaster, PA | Operations | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,681,854 | $3,295,848 | $950,000 | 14 | $-618,062 |
| 2021 | $3,960,091 | $4,035,248 | $4,174,341 | — | — | $9,917 |
| 2020 | $3,526,178 | $4,203,927 | $4,337,563 | — | — | $13,175 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to provide routine and emergency medical transportation by ambulance in the Lancaster community and surrounding areas of Lancaster County. Its program description also includes education related to that work.
Its 2022 grants included operating support for fire companies and departments, a pediatric development center, and other organizations. The grantees describe their own work as including fire prevention, protection and emergency services; family-centered education and therapy for children with disabilities and developmental delays; support for people with developmental needs; and recovery support for adults with serious mental illness. One grant was for a defibrillator.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the organization reported 14 grants totaling $950,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $75,000. Listed grants included $100,000 each to East Petersburg Fire Company No 1, Fire Department Mount Joy Inc, Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, Columbia Borough Fire Department, and Hempfield Fire Department. Other listed grants included $50,000 each to Mountville Fire Co No 1, The PAI Corporation, and Arch Street Center Inc, and $30,000 to Millersville Community UMC for a defibrillator.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Robert Manning as chairman; Donald Alleman as vice chairman; Romaine Edwards as secretary; Cameron Ferdinand as treasurer; and Jere Baker, Scott Bidding, William Rouse, Col Bud Smith, and Robert Foltz as directors. Michael S Fitzgibbons is listed as president/CEO.
Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services is led by Michael S. Fitzgibbons, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Michael S. Fitzgibbons
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $161K (2022)
Robert Manning
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Col Bud Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jere Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca McClure
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Foltz
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Bidding
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Rouse
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Ferdinand
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Alleman
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Romaine Edwards
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $161K, to Michael S Fitzgibbons (President/Ce).
Frequently asked questions about Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services
How much does Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services give each year?
Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services gave $950K across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services's typical grant size?
Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services's median grant in 2022 was $75,000, and its average grant was $67,857, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services give grants?
Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (6 grants) and Mount Joy, PA (2 grants).
Does Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (11 grants) and "Buy Defibrillator" (3 grants).
Who are Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services's largest grantees?
Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services's largest 2022 grantees include East Petersburg Fire Company No 1 ($100,000), Rohrerstown Fire Company Relief Ass ($100,000) and Fire Department Mount Joy Inc ($100,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services fund?
The organization states that its mission is to provide routine and emergency medical transportation by ambulance in the Lancaster community and surrounding areas of Lancaster County. Its program description also includes education related to that work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services?
Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check svems.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services's EIN?
Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6447141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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