The William C and Dorothy T
The William C and Dorothy T is a private foundation based in Millersburg, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing says grants are primarily restricted to eligible organizations and public entities enhancing the well-being of Northern Dauphin County and the western portion of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
The William C and Dorothy T at a glance
In short: The William C and Dorothy T gave $30K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- +26.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,727
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $299,738
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 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 William C and Dorothy T
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact David A Troutman with a letter stating the request for funds and explaining the need. The filing says grants are primarily restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and municipalities enhancing the well-being of Northern Dauphin County and the western portion of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: David A Troutman
Mailing address: 640 State St, Millersburg, PA 17061
Phone: (717) 692-7301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William C and Dorothy T funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ned Smith Center ($6K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing identifies Northern Dauphin County and the western portion of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, as the areas its grants primarily serve. All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William C and Dorothy T open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $34K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ned Smith Center Millersburg, PA | Organizations Exempt Purpose | $5,500 |
| Millersburg Area Pool Millersburg, PA | Organizations Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Millersburg Borough (Park) Millersburg, PA | Organizations Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Northern Dauphin County YMCA Elizabethville, PA | Organizations Exempt Purpose | $4,750 |
| Millersburg Ferry Boat Millersburg, PA | Organizations Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| Grace United Methodist Church Millersburg, PA | Organizations Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Lifeline Pregnancy Center Millersburg, PA | Organizations Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Millersburg Senior Center Millersburg, PA | Organizations Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Millersburg Lions Club Millersburg, PA | Organizations Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Healthy Kids Running Series Thornton, PA | Organizations Exempt Purpose | $550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $299,738 | $27,020 | $32,041 | $30,000 | 11 | $31,450 | $25,761 | $35,985 |
| 2024 | $304,759 | $23,862 | $25,452 | $23,800 | 10 | $25,170 | $23,862 | $32,867 |
| 2023 | $306,349 | $21,249 | $35,117 | $33,500 | 11 | $34,800 | $20,316 | $33,888 |
| 2022 | $320,217 | $21,695 | $33,802 | $32,200 | 14 | $33,400 | $21,575 | $34,514 |
| 2021 | $332,324 | $20,381 | $25,377 | $23,700 | 14 | — | $20,261 | $30,285 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William C and Dorothy T reported a distributable amount of $36K 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 included support for community organizations and facilities, a church, a pregnancy center, a senior center, and a youth running series. The Healthy Kids Running Series describes its own mission as engaging communities and families through an inclusive youth running experience that inspires children to believe in themselves and lead active, healthy lifestyles.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $30,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $5,500, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest grants included $5,500 to Ned Smith Center; $5,000 each to Millersburg Area Pool and Millersburg Borough (Park); $4,750 to Northern Dauphin County YMCA; and $4,000 to Millersburg Ferry Boat.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David A Troutman and Tad Troutman as directors.
The William C and Dorothy T's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David A. Troutman
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tad Troutman
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 William C and Dorothy T
How much does The William C and Dorothy T give each year?
The William C and Dorothy T gave $30K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 10 grants.
What is The William C and Dorothy T's typical grant size?
The William C and Dorothy T's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,727, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William C and Dorothy T that year got $2K on average.
Where does The William C and Dorothy T give grants?
The William C and Dorothy T gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Millersburg, PA (8 grants) and Elizabethville, PA (2 grants).
Who are The William C and Dorothy T's largest grantees?
The William C and Dorothy T's largest 2025 grantees include Ned Smith Center ($5,500), Millersburg Area Pool ($5,000) and Millersburg Borough (Park) ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William C and Dorothy T?
The William C and Dorothy T reported $300K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The William C and Dorothy T fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for community organizations and facilities, a church, a pregnancy center, a senior center, and a youth running series. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William C and Dorothy T?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William C and Dorothy T's EIN?
The William C and Dorothy T's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1777792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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