The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter
The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in York, Pennsylvania. The foundation operates as a grantmaking entity focused on supporting various charitable initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$52.6M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
-10.7% YoY
Grant Count
87
-24.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+18.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Nonprofit Human Services
- Poverty Alleviation
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$103
Average Grant
$103
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Dakota, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia
Notable cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Dallastown, New Freedom, York
Primary funding concentration in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $52.56 million to $53 million
- Total Annual Giving: $2.99 million to $3.56 million
- Annual Revenue: approximately $3.12 million
- Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since September 1989
- EIN: 23-2573295
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $52,559,933 | $53,002,679 | $53,524,682 |
| Revenue | $2,780,302 | $3,121,843 | $2,261,261 |
| Expenses | $3,223,048 | $3,559,344 | $3,758,098 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,986,528 | $3,343,369 | $3,502,008 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,605,342 | $2,950,828 | $2,090,206 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,004,725 | $2,727,753 | $3,091,822 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Anthony P. Campisi – President (uncompensated)
- Mark S. Schmidt – Director (uncompensated)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY P CAMPISI | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MARK S SCHMIDT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported various initiatives including staff development programs at nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations. The foundation's namesake, Arthur J. Glatfelter, was a World War II Marine Corps veteran and founder of the Glatfelter Insurance Group in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. He founded VFIS in 1969 to provide insurance coverage for volunteer fire and emergency services. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation established the Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award in his honor.
Nominations open for NFFF's 2021 Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished ServiceRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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