The Max & Martha Bingaman
The Max & Martha Bingaman is a private foundation based in Middleburg, Pennsylvania. It reported $45,000 in grants to 10 organizations in 2025; all listed grant recipients were in Pennsylvania.
The Max & Martha Bingaman at a glance
In short: The Max & Martha Bingaman gave $45K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,500
- -24.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $337,808
- +14.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Max & Martha Bingaman
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to submit a letter of request to the foundation. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Max Martha E Bingaman Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 247 1195 East Main Street, Kreamer, PA 17833
Phone: (570) 374-4252
Website: https://www.bingamanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Max & Martha Bingaman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northumberland Christian School ($12K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Max & Martha Bingaman open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $59K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Christian School Northumberland, PA | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Mifflintown, PA | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Camp Hebron Halifax, PA | General Purpose | $6,500 |
| Kraybill Mennonite School Mount Joy, PA | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| Camp Susque Trout Run, PA | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Central Pa Youth Ministries Thompsontown, PA | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Expectations Women's Center Lewisburg, PA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Bible Visuals International Akron, PA | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Lancaster Mennonite School Lancaster, PA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Sunbury City Church Sunbury, PA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $337,808 | $102,074 | $59,379 | $45,000 | 10 | $45,000 | $39,784 |
| 2024 | $295,113 | $25,454 | $68,850 | $53,500 | 9 | $53,500 | $38,028 |
| 2023 | $338,509 | $84,775 | $59,490 | $45,000 | 9 | $45,000 | $35,249 |
| 2022 | $313,224 | $51,879 | $60,260 | $46,800 | 8 | $46,800 | $34,300 |
| 2021 | $321,605 | $55,020 | $67,585 | $55,600 | 9 | $55,600 | $34,317 |
| 2020 | $334,170 | $62,909 | $65,350 | $58,700 | 9 | — | $32,588 |
| 2019 | $336,611 | $72,926 | $60,112 | $48,702 | 9 | — | $29,923 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Max & Martha Bingaman reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Christian schools, camps, youth and evangelism organizations, a women’s center, and a church.
Grantees describe their own missions as follows: Camp Hebron says it is a Christ-centered sanctuary where people connect with God, nature, and each other. Kraybill Mennonite School says it provides pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade Christian education rooted in Anabaptist perspectives of faith, peacemaking, leadership, and service. Camp Susque describes its activities as Christian summer camps and retreats, including instruction in the Bible, trades, and crafts. Expectations Women’s Center says it educates and empowers individuals to make healthy choices that positively affect their lives and community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $45,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest awards were $12,000 to Northumberland Christian School, $7,000 to Child Evangelism Fellowship, $6,500 to Camp Hebron, and $6,000 to Kraybill Mennonite School. Other 2025 recipients were Camp Susque ($4,000), Central PA Youth Ministries ($4,000), Expectations Women’s Center ($2,000), Bible Visuals International ($1,500), Lancaster Mennonite School ($1,000), and Sunbury City Church ($1,000). Each grant was listed as for general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chris Bingaman as chairman, Tammy Faust as vice chair, Mary Beth Will as secretary, Heidi Conklin and Lori Ermert as trustees, and Scott Shaffer as “ADMINISTRATO.”
The Max & Martha Bingaman is led by Chris Bingaman, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Bingaman
Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Heidi Conklin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lori Ermert
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Will
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Scott Shaffer
Administrator
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tammy Faust
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Max & Martha Bingaman
How much does The Max & Martha Bingaman give each year?
The Max & Martha Bingaman gave $45K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 9 grants.
What is The Max & Martha Bingaman's typical grant size?
The Max & Martha Bingaman's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Max & Martha Bingaman give grants?
The Max & Martha Bingaman gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Max & Martha Bingaman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Max & Martha Bingaman's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Max & Martha Bingaman's largest grantees?
The Max & Martha Bingaman's largest 2025 grantees include Northumberland Christian School ($12,000), Child Evangelism Fellowship ($7,000) and Camp Hebron ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Max & Martha Bingaman?
The Max & Martha Bingaman reported $338K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Max & Martha Bingaman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Christian schools, camps, youth and evangelism organizations, a women’s center, and a church. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Max & Martha Bingaman?
The 2025 filing says to submit a letter of request to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Max & Martha Bingaman's EIN?
The Max & Martha Bingaman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2590474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
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