United Way of Lancaster County

Lancaster County Community Foundation

Lancaster, PA

The Lancaster County Community Foundation funds operating and project support in areas including human services, the environment, arts, inclusion, early childhood, historic preservation, and clean water, primarily serving Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $18,700 and ranged from $5,020 to $1.05 million; it lists open grant applications but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Steinman Foundation

Lancaster, PA

The Steinman Foundation funds 501(c)(3) public charities serving Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with priorities in early childhood development, economic and workforce development (especially STEM), local journalism and media literacy, and other community needs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000 and ranged from $1,500 to $7 million; requests under $5,000 are generally not considered. It accepts Letters of Inquiry, and an approved inquiry leads to an invitation to submit a full application.

Pryor E & Arlene R Neuber Charitable Trust

Pittsburgh, PA

The trust supports organizations working in community philanthropy, aging services, arts, STEM education, housing, homelessness services, and youth mentorship, primarily in Pennsylvania, especially Lancaster County, with occasional funding in Illinois. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $180,106, with a median of $15,000. It does not limit grants to preselected organizations; applicants are directed to contact PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee and consult the trust’s website for application materials.

Ferree Foundation

Lancaster, PA

The Ferree Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations serving Butler County, Pennsylvania, and beyond, with grants for essential needs and projects that inspire faith, hope, and family values; it considers specific projects, endowments, and occasionally general operating support. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3,250 to $400,000, with a median of $18,460. It accepts grant applications according to its website’s instructions.

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

Harrisburg, PA

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank supports food relief, hunger-prevention programs, and partner capacity-building, primarily through organizations serving its 27-county central Pennsylvania region. In 2025, its 26 grants ranged from $280 to $51,000, with a median of $3,000. No external grant application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.

Clark Associates Charitable Foundation

Lancaster, PA

The foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting people in need, youth education, and youth music and arts, primarily near Clark Associates business locations and where employees volunteer; most 2024 grant dollars went to Pennsylvania. Awards vary widely: the 2024 median was $2,000, though grants ranged from $100 to $1.2 million. It accepts applications throughout the year and evaluates them monthly; the stated deadline is November 1.

Community Aid Inc

York, PA

CommunityAid Foundation funds central Pennsylvania nonprofits addressing housing, food, and basic needs, including urgent needs and organizational growth. Its 2025 itemized grants ranged from $5,003 to $30,000, with a median of $8,150. The Foundation says its monthly grant cycles are always open for applications.

City Limits Foundation

Lancaster, PA

City Limits Foundation supports charitable organizations working in youth education and mentorship, food assistance, housing, and community development, with nearly all 2025 grant dollars going to Pennsylvania. Its 44 grants ranged from $300 to $123,500, with a median of $12,250. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Abigail L Longenecker

Lancaster, PA

Touchstone Foundation Supporting Organization

Lancaster, PA

Touchstone Foundation Supporting funds youth and children’s mental well-being, including mental-healthcare access, workforce development, mentorship, and education, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Its 2023 grants averaged about $16,400, though amounts vary; the provided information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Robert J Gunterberg Charitable

Cape Coral, FL

The Robert J Gunterberg Charitable supports arts and culture, health and human services, education, housing and financial security, community services, and veterans’ programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3,000 to $180,000, with a median of $20,000, and primarily went to organizations in Pennsylvania and Florida, with additional grants in Illinois, New York, and Georgia. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; the filing says to contact Carol C. Culliton Metzger with a cover letter and relevant details.