William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation
WILLIAM AND JEMIMA BROSSMAN CHARITA is a private foundation based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and institutions in Pennsylvania, including educational institutions, an arts organization, and community-service organizations.
William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation gave $535K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $535,050
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,402
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $5,035,214
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2025)
- 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 William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. An application is to be obtained from the selection committee. Recipients must be 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven Armbruster
Mailing address: Ephrata National Bank, Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone: (717) 733-6576
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brossman Family ($350K). Together the top 10 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 119 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 203% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $535K (2025) to $638K (2020). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $535K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brossman Family Ephrata, PA | Scholarship | $350,300 |
| Fulton Theatre Lancaster, PA | General Fund | $40,000 |
| St Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Pa College of Art and Design Lancaster, PA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Foundation Mount Joy, PA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Millersville University Millersville, PA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Hacc Foundation Harrisburg, PA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Penn State University University Park, PA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Historical Society of Cocalico Vall Ephrata, PA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Penn Medicine Lancaster, PA | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,035,214 | $553,364 | $604,611 | $535,050 | 25 | $535,050 | $553,364 | $262,960 |
| 2024 | $5,088,060 | $699,174 | $605,273 | $553,036 | 22 | $553,036 | $687,296 | $235,563 |
| 2023 | $4,994,098 | $548,926 | $623,988 | $561,665 | 22 | $568,965 | $521,767 | $248,605 |
| 2022 | $5,061,466 | $852,187 | $619,835 | $557,834 | 25 | $565,159 | $823,838 | $293,973 |
| 2021 | $4,829,253 | $710,043 | $643,769 | $589,391 | 25 | — | $684,386 | $330,082 |
| 2020 | $4,767,324 | $815,185 | $683,141 | $638,166 | 23 | — | $791,610 | $285,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $263K 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 grants include support for educational institutions and the arts, as well as organizations addressing community needs. Among its grantees, Lancaster County Food Hub says it provides services to meet basic human needs, and Good Samaritan Services says it responds to people approaching or experiencing homelessness across Lancaster and Chester Counties. Friendship Community describes its work as a Christian ministry cultivating the capabilities of people with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $535,050. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $350,300, with a median of $3,000. Other recent filing years reported 22 grants in both 2024 and 2023.
The largest 2025 grant was $350,300 to BROSSMAN FAMILY for scholarships. Other notable awards included $40,000 to Fulton Theatre for its general fund; $25,000 to St. Joseph’s University for its general fund; and $15,000 each to PA College of Art and Design, Lancaster County Career, Millersville University, HACC Foundation, and Penn State University for their general funds. Lancaster Bible College received $3,000 for its general fund; its stated focus is helping students fulfill God’s purpose in their lives.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation's only listed officer is Ephrata National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ephrata National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$37K (2020) → $43K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $43K, to Ephrata National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation
How much does William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation give each year?
William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation gave $535K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $553K across 22 grants.
What is William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $21,402, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation give grants?
William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation 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 Lancaster, PA (10 grants), Ephrata, PA (4 grants) and Harrisburg, PA (2 grants).
Does William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brossman Family ($350,300), Fulton Theatre ($40,000) and St Joseph's University ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation?
William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $535K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $263K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educational institutions and the arts, as well as organizations addressing community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation?
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 William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation's EIN?
William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6087844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
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