York County Bar Foundation
The mission of the York County Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the York county bar association, is to increase access to justice for all people, particularly those struggling with poverty and abuse, improve the administration of justice, promote public understanding of and respect for the law, support career development in the legal profession that reflects the makeup of our community, improve the quality of life for york countains through support for law-related community initiatives.
York County Bar Foundation at a glance
In short: York County Bar Foundation gave $192K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,100
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,017
- -21.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,041,358
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who York County Bar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Midpenn Legal Services ($92K). Together the top 6 received $192K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 30 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How York County Bar Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2023) to $222K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midpenn Legal Services York, PA | Family Law Attorney and Pro Bono Program Services | $92,250 |
| Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center York, PA | Capacity building administrative staff support for the executive director, director of development, office manager positions and a doj accredited representative to provide legal assistance to the immigrant community of York county and tps clinics in partnership with the ycba and new American welcome center. | $50,000 |
| Children's Aid Society New Oxford, PA | Youth Court Alliance Program | $15,000 |
| County of York York, PA | Provision of enrichment support for juveniles in the court system and their families | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Harrisburg, PA | Wills for Heroes, IMO, IHO Gifts | $12,350 |
| Lifepath Christian Ministries York, PA | Connections to Legal Services | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,041,358 | $600,253 | $697,923 | $192,100 | 6 | $238,705 |
| 2024 | $8,268,291 | $916,066 | $577,023 | $204,250 | 5 | $198,110 |
| 2023 | $7,400,939 | $611,482 | $511,630 | $185,863 | 5 | $102,239 |
| 2022 | $6,766,270 | $801,214 | $495,842 | $222,245 | 8 | $131,073 |
| 2021 | $7,311,720 | $762,043 | $458,006 | $206,659 | 6 | $181,647 |
| 2020 | $6,606,538 | $875,476 | $527,998 | $220,375 | 7 | $71,529 |
About York County Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
York County Bar Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in York, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $192K. Net investment income was $239K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
York County Bar Foundation is led by Victoria Connor, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Victoria Connor
CEO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Crocenzi
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn E. Steinhauser
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dominic Dellicarpini
Director
President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James K. Bergdoll
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence V. Young
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Odjidja Boateng
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica R. Townes
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Shorb
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Barker
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alissa Cardenas Harrison
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew C. Herrold
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy H. Fawcett
Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin J. Miller
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan R. Emmons
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Andrea Eveler Stanley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John C. Uhler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rebecca M. Shannaman (2023) — Director
- Former: Michael E. Kochenour (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Amy L. Nelson (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Edward A. Stankoski Jr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ronald L. Hershner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Timothy Henderson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sydney Benson (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about York County Bar Foundation
How much does York County Bar Foundation give each year?
York County Bar Foundation gave $192K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $204K across 5 grants.
What is York County Bar Foundation's typical grant size?
York County Bar Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $32,017, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does York County Bar Foundation give grants?
York County Bar Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (4 grants).
Does York County Bar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on York County Bar Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are York County Bar Foundation's largest grantees?
York County Bar Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Midpenn Legal Services ($92,250), Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center ($50,000) and Children's Aid Society ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is York County Bar Foundation?
York County Bar Foundation reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $600K.
What is York County Bar Foundation?
York County Bar Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in York, PA. It holds $9.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is York County Bar Foundation's EIN?
York County Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2647164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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