The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is a community foundation headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1920 as The Greater Harrisburg Foundation, TFEC is the 18th oldest community foundation in the United States. The organization was renamed in 2005 to reflect its expanded geographic reach. TFEC operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to philanthropic fundraising services and community grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$142.0M
+18.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.3M
+15.4% YoY
Grant Count
265
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+7.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Inspire giving by partnering with donors to achieve their charitable goals, and strengthen our local communities by investing in them now and for future generations.
TFEC's funding priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts and cultural initiatives
- Early Childhood Initiative
- Programs addressing community needs in food, clothing, shelter, and cultural enrichment
The organization emphasizes partnership with donors, removing administrative barriers for nonprofits, and ensuring long-term community sustainability.
Grantmaking
TFEC administers multiple grant initiatives including:
Grant Range
$3,000–$12,000 (varies by program)
Average Grant
$3,000–$12,000 (varies by program)
Review Cycle
- Contact: grants@tfec.org or 717-236-5040
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
TFEC primarily serves South Central Pennsylvania, including:
- Cumberland County
- Dauphin County
- Franklin County
- Lebanon County
- Perry County
- Juniata County
- Mifflin County
- Dillsburg area of York County
The organization also makes grants in New York and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $142,041,541 (as of latest 990 filing)
- Annual Revenue: $6,321,119
- Annual Giving: $8.3 million (2023)
- Employees: 16–35 staff members
- IRS Ruling Year: 2002
- EIN: 01-0564355
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $142,041,541 | $120,074,104 | $107,592,484 |
| Revenue | $16,860,850 | $6,321,119 | $47,434,480 |
| Expenses | $13,314,932 | $12,415,926 | $10,244,249 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,973,543 | $1,598,427 | $41,662,251 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
Open Grants
79 open opportunities from The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Anil and Neema Thakrar Family Fund Grant
THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts for All Partnership Grant
THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES
Amount
Up to US $7,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Beistle Company Scholarship Grant
THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jennifer J. Doyle – President & Chief Executive Officer
- Robert Caplan – Board Chair
- Kim Alvarez – VP, Philanthropy (joined December 2025)
- Esmeralda Hetrick – Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT E CAPLAN CFA | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROMEO AZONDECON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TODD C SNOVEL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SUSAN SIMMS MARSH | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GREGG D KLOPP | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID J MANBECK CPA | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CATE BARRON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BETH ANN HANCOCK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT C GRUBIC PE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ESMERALDA HETRICK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMANDA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARLENE KANUCK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID W KUTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBYN HOLDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEATON MACUT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIELLE HAZEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY BOCKIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TERESA BECKNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JANICE R BLACK | FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO | 37.5 | $224,849 |
| KIRK DEMYAN | SENIOR EXECUTIVE VP & CFO | 37.5 | $213,322 |
| JENNIFER DOYLE | PRESIDENT & CEO & COMMUNITY INVESTMENT | 37.5 | $206,693 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2023, TFEC announced over $470,000 in grant awards to 82 area nonprofits through competitive grant opportunities. Recent grant cycles have supported organizations across multiple focus areas, including youth mentorship, food security, arts and culture, and community development initiatives.
Grant Applications Now Open to Support South Central ... - TheBurgThe organization continues to emphasize strategic communications, technology integration, and relationship-building with both current and prospective donors. TFEC actively recruits and engages strong leaders through its Board of Directors and Regional Advisory Boards to advance its mission.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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