The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter
The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter is a private foundation based in York, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it reported making 103 grants totaling $3,235,255, primarily to organizations in Pennsylvania.
The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter at a glance
In short: The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter gave $3.2M across 103 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,235,255
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 103
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,410
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $52,053,530
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (42 of 102, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% 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 The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter
- 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: 183 Leader Heights Road, York, PA 17402
Phone: (717) 741-0911
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of the Roses ($265K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
505 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 384 grants of 505 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The reported shares for other recipient states were Maryland (3%), Virginia (1%), Tennessee (1%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 103 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 42 of 102 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.0M (2021) to $3.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 103 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the Roses York, PA | To help fund the operations of the various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. | $265,000 |
| Cultural Alliance of York York, PA | To help fund the operations of the various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. | $180,000 |
| United Way of York County York, PA | To help fund the operations of the various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. | $150,000 |
| Appell Center for Performing Arts York, PA | To help fund the operations of the various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. | $115,000 |
| Lifepath Christian Ministries York, PA | To help fund the operations of the various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. | $100,000 |
| The Colonial House Inc York, PA | To help fund the operations of the various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. | $100,000 |
| York County SPCA York, PA | To help fund the operations of the various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. | $100,000 |
| York County History Center York, PA | To help fund the operations of the various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. | $65,000 |
| York Literacy Institute York, PA | To help fund the operations of the various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. | $65,000 |
| White Rose Leadership Institute York, PA | To help fund the operations of the various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. | $60,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,053,530 | $3,054,637 | $3,466,271 | $3,235,255 | 103 | $3,241,166 | $2,869,532 | $3,474,601 |
| 2024 | $52,559,933 | $2,780,302 | $3,223,048 | $2,986,528 | 87 | $2,986,528 | $2,605,342 | $3,004,725 |
| 2023 | $53,002,679 | $3,121,843 | $3,559,344 | $3,343,369 | 115 | $3,343,369 | $2,950,828 | $2,727,753 |
| 2022 | $53,524,682 | $2,261,261 | $3,758,098 | $3,502,008 | 109 | $3,502,008 | $2,090,206 | $3,091,822 |
| 2021 | $54,848,776 | $5,441,903 | $3,289,284 | $2,958,489 | 91 | $2,958,489 | $5,257,410 | $3,363,341 |
| 2020 | $51,780,145 | $1,924,424 | $3,252,186 | $3,111,355 | 92 | — | $1,792,670 | $2,866,826 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter reported a distributable amount of $3.5M 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 went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, YMCA of the Roses says its mission is to build healthy spirit, mind, and body through programs grounded in Christian principles; United Way of York County says it works collaboratively to reduce barriers to financial stability for working households; and York County Food Bank says it seeks to increase dignified access to nutritious food and community resources.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in history and preservation (York County History Center), nonprofit leadership (White Rose Leadership Institute), public parks (York City Parks Conservancy), visual arts (York Art Association), and cultural enrichment and education (Eichelberger Performing Arts Center).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 103 grants totaling $3,235,255. Grants ranged from $500 to $265,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among its largest grants were $265,000 to YMCA of the Roses, $180,000 to Cultural Alliance of York, $150,000 to United Way of York County, and $115,000 to Appell Center for Performing Arts. It also gave $100,000 each to LifePath Christian Ministries, The Colonial House Inc, and York County SPCA.
Additional listed grants included $65,000 each to York County History Center and York Literacy Institute; $60,000 to White Rose Leadership Institute; $50,000 each to AJ Glatfelter Scholarship Foundation and Crispus Attucks Association of York; $50,000 to York City Parks Conservancy; $45,000 to York County Food Bank; $40,000 to York Art Association Inc; and $35,000 to Eichelberger Performing Arts Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anthony P Campisi as president and Mark S Schmidt, Alex Snyder, and Suzanne McConkey as directors.
The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter is led by Anthony P. Campisi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony P. Campisi
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark S. Schmidt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Snyder
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne McConkey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter
How much does The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter give each year?
The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter gave $3.2M across 103 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.0M across 87 grants.
What is The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter's typical grant size?
The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,410, across 103 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter that year got $26K on average.
Where does The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter give grants?
The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (57 grants), Harrisburg, PA (10 grants), Camp Hill, PA (3 grants) and Hanover, PA (2 grants).
Does The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 103 grants with a stated purpose on The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter's largest grantees?
The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA of the Roses ($265,000), Cultural Alliance of York ($180,000) and United Way of York County ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter?
The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter reported $52.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.5M (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 The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter?
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 The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter's EIN?
The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2573295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter 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 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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