THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES
Annual Giving
$7.6M+15% YoY
Grants
266
Median Grant
$14K
Organizations Funded
270
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Inspire giving by partnering with donors to achieve their charitable goals, and strengthen our local communities by investing in them now and for future generations
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
$8,344,113 in 1944 grants in 2023; $650,000 to 109 local projects in 2024; $97,411 to 32 organizations for children and family services; $30,000 raised for Fund for Women & Girls
How to Apply
3 grant cycles annually with deadlines February 1, May 1, September 1. Draft review available 2 weeks before deadline. Must have 501(c)(3) or fiscal sponsor. Service area: Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry counties PA and Dillsburg area.
Does Not Fund
Does not fund advertising, capital campaigns, direct lobbying to influence legislation, individuals, religious organizations for the propagation of religious doctrine, or retroactive projects
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$7.6M
Grants
266
Median
$14K
States
17
$6.6M
Grants
247
Median
$12K
States
15
$4.0M
Grants
215
Median
$10K
States
13
Grant Size Distribution
$14K
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$8K
25th Pctile
$24K
75th Pctile
$998K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $8K and $24K.
Largest Recent Grants
$998K
2024
SANKARA EYE FOUNDATION USA
CA · HEALTH
$473K
2024
GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION OF LEBANON PA
PA · HEALTH
$391K
2024
TFEC PROPERTIES INC
PA · COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
$287K
2024
Individual Grants (Aggregated)
Individual assistance program
$157K
2024
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HARRISBURG
PA · RELIGION
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.