The William S Rothermel Foundation
The William S Rothermel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $213K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $3K.
The William S Rothermel Foundation at a glance
In short: The William S Rothermel Foundation gave $3K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $430.5), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,444
- -69.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $431
- -65.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $113
- Total assets
- $212,864
- +26.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The William S Rothermel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aaca Museum Inc ($2K). Together the top 8 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The William S Rothermel Foundation gives
- Giving grew 105% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 20% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $11K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aaca Museum Inc Hershey, PA | Support for eventsponsorship &charitable activities | $2,294 |
| Robert Starr Memorial Fund Lancaster, PA | Support for eventsponsorship & charitable activities | $500 |
| Simeone Foundation Museum Philadelphia, PA | Support for eventsponsorship & charitable activities | $125 |
| Lancaster County Historical Society Lancaster, PA | Support for eventsponsorship & charitable activities | $125 |
| Pet Pantry Lancaster, PA | Support for eventsponsorship & charitable activities | $100 |
| Impact Kenya Initiative Lancaster, PA | Support for eventsponsorship &charitable activities | $100 |
| Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles Boyertown, PA | Support for eventsponsorship & charitable activities | $100 |
| Ned Smith Center Millersburg, PA | Support for eventsponsorship & charitable activities | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $212,864 | $49,223 | $5,103 | $3,444 | 8 | $1,659 | $3,393 | $8,186 |
| 2023 | $168,744 | $52,931 | $12,395 | $11,350 | 9 | $1,045 | $756 | $6,051 |
| 2022 | $128,208 | $56,323 | $3,805 | $3,050 | 5 | $3,805 | $63 | $3,995 |
| 2021 | $75,690 | $26,503 | $2,436 | $1,679 | 6 | $2,436 | $3 | $1,828 |
| 2020 | $51,623 | $18,342 | $5,245 | $4,550 | 8 | — | $2 | $1,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William S Rothermel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William S Rothermel Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Sorrentino
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen Tyler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William S. Rothermel
Director
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 William S Rothermel Foundation
How much does The William S Rothermel Foundation give each year?
The William S Rothermel Foundation gave $3K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 9 grants.
What is The William S Rothermel Foundation's typical grant size?
The William S Rothermel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $113, and its average grant was $431, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William S Rothermel Foundation give grants?
The William S Rothermel Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (4 grants).
Does The William S Rothermel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The William S Rothermel Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for eventsponsorship &charitable activities" (8 grants).
Who are The William S Rothermel Foundation's largest grantees?
The William S Rothermel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Aaca Museum Inc ($2,294), Robert Starr Memorial Fund ($500) and Simeone Foundation Museum ($125), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William S Rothermel Foundation?
The William S Rothermel Foundation reported $213K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (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 is The William S Rothermel Foundation's EIN?
The William S Rothermel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3912108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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