Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Established by WellSpan Health to create a more coordinated, regional EMS system that effectively meets the needs of York County communities. The fund provides grants to support emergency medical services infrastructure and collaboration.

Geographic Scope: York County, Pennsylvania

Mission: Create a more coordinated, regional EMS system that effectively meets the needs of York County communities

What They Fund:

  • Professional services (legal consultation, analysis)
  • Start-up resources
  • Development of new and innovative collaborative projects
  • Emergency medical services provider merger and consolidation support
  • Infrastructure improvements for EMS coordination
  • Projects that create efficiencies and optimize service delivery

Grant History:

  • Since 2014: Awarded more than $200,000 in grants
  • Notable grants include $33,000 for EMS provider merger (2019) supporting York Regional EMS, Grantley Fire Company, and West York Ambulance
  • Supported creation of First Capital Community Transport Partners
  • Second municipal strategic alliance funded: Southern York County EMS (first)

Eligibility: Nonprofit EMS providers in York County

Contact Information:

  • York County Community Foundation
  • Phone: (717) 848-3733
  • Address: 14 West Market Street, York, PA 17401
  • Website: www.yccf.org
  • Hanover Office: (717) 630-1843

What Memorial Health Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
29
Total given
$1.21M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$8,000–$375K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 99%, Iowa 1%. Top recipient cities: York, PA; Lancaster, PA; Dallastown, PA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 48% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Lifepath Christian Ministries · York, PA

    Lifepath flex shelter and inclement weather shelter

    $375K

  • Family First Health · York, PA

    Family first health pharmacy start-up

    $100K

  • York County SPCA · York, PA

    Safe pet program: keeping families and pets together

    $80K

  • Girls on the Run Mid State PA · Enola, PA

    Girls on the run: positive, holistic health outcomes for youth in 3rd through 8th grades

    $50K

  • Hospice & Community Care · Lancaster, PA

    Choices palliative & supportive care at home - (year 2/3)

    $50K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • First responders

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