The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber
The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber is organizaed exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes including the distribution of funds for such purposes to organizations that qualify as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1954. The foundation provides a mechanism to establish and finance new community programs to meet crucial and changing needs.
The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber at a glance
In short: The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $150K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $149,754
- -11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $149,754
- -11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $149,754
- Total assets
- $4,974,304
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber gives
- Giving grew 116% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2023) to $169K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry Lancaster, PA | Various Community Programs | $149,754 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,974,304 | $698,250 | $839,191 | $149,754 | 1 | $1,366 |
| 2024 | $5,182,817 | $2,219,159 | $870,860 | $168,726 | 1 | $1,743 |
| 2023 | $12,062,642 | $161,896 | $532,491 | $43,502 | 1 | $1,279 |
| 2022 | $12,309,323 | $210,805 | $508,096 | $69,432 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $12,578,932 | $80,964 | $534,018 | $46,900 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $13,199,384 | $349,202 | $794,370 | $61,666 | 1 | $983 |
About The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber is a public charity, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber is led by Heather Valudes, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Valudes
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Mousetis
Executive Director Tandem
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$128K (2025)
Vanessa Philbert
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Houck
Director of Finance
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Nistal
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Wallace
Director of Business Development
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Whisel
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Parido
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Wenger
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Kreiser
Past Chair
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: J. Seroky (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Joanne B. Ladley (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Joanne Judge (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kimberly Decker Esq. (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Robert C. Shoemaker (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Alex Brame (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Donna Kresier (2023) — Chair Elect & Chair
- Former: Steven Progin (2020–2022) — Finance Director
- Former: Thomas T. Baldrige (2020–2022) — President & CEO
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $128K, to Andrew Mousetis (Executive Director Tandem).
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber
How much does The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber give each year?
The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $169K across 1 grant.
How large is The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber?
The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $698K.
Where does The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber operate?
The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber's EIN?
The Foundation of the Lancaster Chamber's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2608944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
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