LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Private FoundationIRS data 2018–2024

LANCASTER, PAEIN 200874857 Website

Annual Giving

$14.9M+27% YoY

Grants

374

Median Grant

$19K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

Harness potential of community-based philanthropy and power of endowment to help shape Lancaster County where every individual is valued, has sense of belonging, and opportunity to thrive; serving community for 100+ years since 1924

Focus Areas

k-12 educationhigher educationscholarshipsarts and culturepublic librariesjournalism and investigative reportingconservation and land trustwater resources and watershed education

Grant Types

general operating supportcapital campaignevent supportcbo capacity buildingdonor-advised grantsprogrammatic/project grantsscholarshipsdesignated grantsequipment/capital grantsindividual assistance grants

Funded Initiatives

Arts and innovation, health, youth development investments; $20M+ distributed since founding, $1M+ in 2024, Lancaster Thrives Together ($375K), Equity Council Grants ($5K each), BIPOC Small Business Support, Aastha Horizons Grant

How to Apply

Grant applications closed until March 2026 except Aastha Horizons (rolling basis), scholarship applications closed for 2025-2026, online applications through respective portals, eligibility requirements must be reviewed

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+27%

$14.9M

Grants

374

Median

$19K

States

2023-10%

$11.7M

Grants

365

Median

$18K

States

2022

$13.0M

Grants

377

Median

$19K

States

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$184.6M

$15.0M(8.1%)

2023

$168.8M

$12.0M(7.1%)

2022

$152.2M

$13.2M(8.7%)

2021

$177.5M

$18.3M(10.3%)

2020

$92.5M

$16.6M(17.9%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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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.