POWDER MILL FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

YORK, PAEIN 237751589 Website

Annual Giving

$11.4M+63% YoY

Grants

Median Grant

$20K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Powder Mill Foundation's mission is to support local non-profits with funding for capital improvements and expenditures, creation of new programs, collaborative efforts and community development initiatives, providing resources for the benefit of the citizens of the City of York and secondarily the citizens of York County so the community can continue to grow.

Focus Areas

community development and revitalizationeconomic developmentdowntown/main street revitalizationeducation (early learning and K-12)higher educationyouth developmentsocial services and sheltersfood security and food banks

Grant Types

pledge paymentscapital campaigns and capital improvementsbuilding acquisition and renovationsprogram support and annual operating giftsfeasibility studiesstart-up grantsequipment and vehicle purchasessecurity and facility upgradesstrategic planning

Funded Initiatives

Foundation focuses on collaboration between community partners and local government. Made multimillion-dollar commitment to York College of Pennsylvania for Environmental Horticulture Program including hands-on learning at Millbourne estate. Leadership York received grant for capacity building, launching Corporate Giving Program securing $8,400 in new corporate support and creating Get on Board annual event.

How to Apply

Download and complete Grant Application form. Mail to: Powder Mill Foundation, Attn: Michael H. Hady III, President/CEO, 140 East Market Street, York PA 17401 (one copy only, no binders/binding/sheet protectors/two-sided copies). Email submission: scan all materials as zip file to michael.hady@powdermillfoundation.org. Board meets quarterly. Applications considered every two years typically.

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

Giving History

2024+63%

$11.4M

Grants

Median

$20K

States

2023+34%

$7.0M

Grants

113

Median

$30K

States

2022

$5.2M

Grants

Median

$24K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$20K

Typical Grant (Median)

$150

Smallest

$5K

25th Pctile

$50K

75th Pctile

$3.0M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $50K.

Largest Recent Grants

$3.0M

2024

COMMUNTY CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN

PA · PLEDGE PAYMENT

$1.3M

2024

CRISPIS ATTUCKS ASSOCIATION

PA · PLEDGE PAYMENT

$1.0M

2024

HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY

PA · PLEDGE PAYMENT

$890K

2024

YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA

PA · PLEDGE PAYMENT

$600K

2024

YORK COUNTY RAIL TRAIL AUTHORITY

PA · PLEDGE PAYMENT

Geographic Focus

$11.4M87 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$146.7M

$11.4M(7.8%)

2023

$141.1M

$7.0M(4.9%)

2022

$144.0M

$5.2M(3.6%)

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.