LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Lancaster, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-0874857
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Lancaster, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-0874857
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Lancaster County Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on Pennsylvania, with additional funding in Indiana and New York. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE EMBOLDEN EXTRAORDINARY COMMUNITY BY INVESTING IN PEOPLE AND IDEAS THAT WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE OF LANCASTER COUNTY.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WATER STREET MINISTRIES
$4.6M
3%
LANCASTER COUNTY CONSERVANCY
$3.4M
2%
THE CHILDREN DESERVE A CHANCE FOUNDATION
$3M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
373
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 370 grants, totaling nearly $14.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 640 grantees. Recent grantees include WATER STREET MINISTRIES, LANCASTER COUNTY CONSERVANCY, and THE CHILDREN DESERVE A CHANCE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.