The George a and Tina K Georges
The George a and Tina K Georges is a private foundation based in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it gave $15,431 through 38 grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
The George a and Tina K Georges at a glance
In short: The George a and Tina K Georges gave $15K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $406.079), mostly in Pennsylvania. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,431
- -18.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $406
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $105
- Total assets
- $70,795
- -18.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (8 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The George a and Tina K Georges
- 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: 2177 Andrew Ave, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Phone: (717) 367-6115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George a and Tina K Georges funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church ($8K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 192 grants of 192 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining shares went to recipients in New York (3%), Delaware (2%), Florida (2%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The George a and Tina K Georges open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 38 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $98; repeat grants $488. How we count
Medians: $76 first-time, $115 repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 413% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $19K (2023). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Lancaster, PA | In Support of General Operations | $8,000 |
| Fulton Theatre Lancaster, PA | In Support of General Operations | $1,705 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub Lancaster, PA | In Support of General Operations | $605 |
| Arm of Hope Elizabethtown, PA | In Support of General Operations | $595 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | In Support of General Operations | $300 |
| Mental Health America of Lancaster Lancaster, PA | In Support of General Operations | $263 |
| The MLK Jr Memorial Scholarship FD Lancaster, PA | Scholarships | $263 |
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis Pittsburg, PA | In Support of General Operations | $256 |
| Orthodox Christian Mission Center St Augustine, FL | In Support of General Operations | $250 |
| Hospice and Community Care Lancaster, PA | In Support of General Operations | $232 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 38 in 2024, 36 in 2023, and 44 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,795 | — | $16,426 | $15,431 | 38 | $16,426 | $3,973 |
| 2023 | $87,221 | $50,000 | $19,912 | $18,898 | 36 | $19,912 | $2,578 |
| 2022 | $57,133 | — | $13,928 | $12,953 | 44 | $13,928 | $3,215 |
| 2021 | $71,061 | $50,000 | $17,191 | $15,426 | 34 | $17,191 | $1,687 |
| 2020 | $38,252 | — | $16,758 | $16,732 | 40 | — | $2,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George a and Tina K Georges reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for religious organizations, arts and culture, food and basic-needs services, education, health, and housing-related services.
Grantees describe their own work in a range of ways. Lancaster County Food Hub says it provides services to meet basic human needs while honoring people’s dignity. Elizabethtown Community Housing says it addresses the needs of neighbors experiencing housing insecurity and insufficient income. Mental Health America of Lancaster says it promotes optimal mental health through awareness, advocacy, and education. Lancaster Education Foundation says it supports teaching excellence and student success in the School District of Lancaster.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $15,431. Grants ranged from $25 to $8,000, with a median of $105. The largest grants listed were $8,000 to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and $1,705 to Fulton Theatre in Lancaster; both were for general operations. Other grants included $605 to Lancaster County Food Hub, $595 to Arm of Hope in Elizabethtown, and $300 to the University of Delaware in Newark.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George A Georges as president and Tina K Georges as treasurer.
The George a and Tina K Georges is led by George A. Georges, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George A. Georges
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tina K. Georges
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 George a and Tina K Georges
How much does The George a and Tina K Georges give each year?
The George a and Tina K Georges gave $15K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 36 grants.
What is The George a and Tina K Georges's typical grant size?
The George a and Tina K Georges's median grant in 2024 was $105, and its average grant was $406, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The George a and Tina K Georges that year got $98 on average.
Where does The George a and Tina K Georges give grants?
The George a and Tina K Georges gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (13 grants), Elizabethtown, PA (6 grants), Harrisburg, PA (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The George a and Tina K Georges give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The George a and Tina K Georges's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The George a and Tina K Georges's largest grantees?
The George a and Tina K Georges's largest 2024 grantees include Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church ($8,000), Fulton Theatre ($1,705) and Lancaster County Food Hub ($605), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The George a and Tina K Georges?
The George a and Tina K Georges reported $71K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The George a and Tina K Georges fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for religious organizations, arts and culture, food and basic-needs services, education, health, and housing-related services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George a and Tina K Georges?
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 George a and Tina K Georges's EIN?
The George a and Tina K Georges's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0984028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The George a and Tina K Georges 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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