City Limits Foundation concentrates its philanthropic support locally in Lancaster, PA, providing targeted funding to Evolve Youth Trades Academy to advance vocational training and job-readiness for youth. The foundation appears focused on practical workforce development programming rather than broad charitable causes, using repeat grants to sustain a single partner organization.
Highly concentrated: almost all recorded giving goes to a single repeat grantee (two grants totaling the foundation's full reported giving), indicating focused, relationship-based support for one local program rather than broad, distributed funding.
City Limits Foundation’s recent giving centers on a repeat relationship with Evolve Youth Trades Academy Inc, including a $106,088 grant in 2025 and earlier support in 2024 and 2023. That pattern points to a funder that backs practical workforce training over time rather than making only isolated awards. The foundation’s largest recent grants also extend to Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning, Plant the Seed of Learning, and Lancaster County Food Hub, showing support for education-related work alongside community needs. Its grant record includes both larger awards and smaller program grants, with amounts ranging from five-figure support to awards above $100,000. The recipients named in the recent grants list suggest a local portfolio shaped around youth development, learning access, and job readiness in Lancaster County and nearby Pennsylvania communities. City Limits Foundation appears to use its grants to sustain organizations that serve students, trainees, and families through direct services, education, and workforce pathways.
Youth vocational training is the clearest thread in City Limits Foundation’s giving. In 2025, it awarded $106,088 to Evolve Youth Trades Academy Inc to further the recipient’s mission, following $70,750 in 2024 and $23,317 in 2023. Education access is another recurring area: Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning received $50,000 in 2023 and $42,200 in 2025, while Lancaster Early Education Center received $25,000 in 2024 and $23,500 in 2025. The foundation also backed early learning through a $60,000 grant to Plant the Seed of Learning in Ephrata in 2024 and a $30,000 grant to the same organization in 2023. Community-serving organizations appear as well, including a $55,000 grant to Lancaster County Food Hub and $40,000 to Community First Fund, both in 2025.
City Limits Foundation’s typical grant size is $2,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $23,500 at the 75th percentile. The recent record includes repeated support for several recipients across multiple years, especially Evolve Youth Trades Academy Inc, Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning, Lancaster Early Education Center, Plant the Seed of Learning, and Patients R Waiting. Grants are described with language such as “to further the mission of the recipient,” which suggests flexible support rather than tightly restricted project awards. The foundation is a private foundation, not a program-related-investment vehicle, and it does not fund individuals.
$697K
$6.5M
$3.2M
$1.1M
Most grants fall between $2K and $24K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$24K
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Notable grantees: Evolve Youth Trades Academy Inc
City Limits Foundation gives almost entirely in Pennsylvania: 98% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the grant map is local in scope. Lancaster appears frequently among recipient cities, including Lancaster, Lititz, Columbia, Landisville, and Ephrata. Harrisburg also shows up several times through recipients such as Evolve Youth Trades Academy Inc and PA Steam Academy. Outside Pennsylvania, the provided grant data does not show any recipient countries other than the United States.
The recent grants show a strong tilt toward youth vocational training, education access, and workforce development. Examples include support for Evolve Youth Trades Academy Inc for vocational training and job-readiness, Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning for higher learning access, and Plant the Seed of Learning for learning-related programming.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Evolve Youth Trades Academy Inc in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Plant the Seed of Learning in 2023 and 2024; and Lancaster Early Education Center in 2024 and 2025.
The distribution centers on modest awards: the 25th percentile is $2,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $23,500. Recent grants also include larger awards, such as $106,088 and several gifts in the $50,000 to $60,000 range.
Its giving is overwhelmingly local and Pennsylvania-based. The data shows 98% of grants go to recipients in PA, with recipient cities including Lancaster, Harrisburg, Lititz, Ephrata, Columbia, and Landisville.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVOLVE YOUTH TRADES ACADEMY INC | HARRISBURG, PA | $123,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| ADVANTAGE LANCASTER | LANCASTER, PA | $39,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECEPIENT. |
| BRIDGE OF HOPE LANCASTER | EXTON, PA | $38,200 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| THE MIX | LANCASTER, PA | $30,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| LANCASTER COUNTY FOOD HUB | LANCASTER, PA | $30,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| LANCASTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION | LANCASTER, PA | $27,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| TENFOLD | LANCASTER, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| LANCASTER REDEVELOPMENT FUND INC | LANCASTER, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| LANCASTER DOLLARS FOR HIGHER LEARNING | LANCASTER, PA | $22,800 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| LANCASTER EARLY EDUCATION CENTER | LANCASTER, PA | $21,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| GIRLS ON THE RUN LANCASTER | LANDISVILLE, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER | LANCASTER, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| WILDHEART MINISTRIES | HARRISBURG, PA | $17,750 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF LANCASTER | LANCASTER, PA | $17,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| TOUCHSTONE FOUNDATION | LANCASTER, PA | $17,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| CHILDREN DESERVE A CHANCE FOUNDATION DBA ATTOLLO | LANCASTER, PA | $17,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| POWER PACKS PROJECT | LANCASTER, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| LANCASTER SCIENCE FACTORY | LANCASTER, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| BENCH MARK PROGRAM | LANCASTER, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| ASSETS LANCASTER | LANCASTER, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| HAND UP PARTNERS | LANCASTER, PA | $14,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER | LANCASTER, PA | $12,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| LA ACADEMIA PARTNERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL | LANCASTER, PA | $12,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE PARTNERSHIP |
| ST JOHN NEUMANN CONFERENCE | LANCASTER, PA | $12,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| LANCASTER PUBLIC LIBRARY | LANCASTER, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY | LANCASTER, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| THE FULTON THEATRE | LANCASTER, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| LEADERSHIP LANCASTER | LANCASTER, PA | $7,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| THE COMMON WHEEL | COLUMBIA, PA | $7,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| DIVE INC | LANCASTER, PA | $6,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| LIFECYCLES | LANCASTER, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| BRO2GO LLC | HARRISBURG, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| LANCASTER RECREATION COMMISSION | LANCASTER, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| NATIONAL AMBUCS INC | HIGH POINT, NC | $5,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| JEFF MUSSER FOUNDATION | AKRON, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| AMBUCS | LANCASTER, PA | $4,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| LANCASTER CITY ALLIANCE | LANCASTER, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| YWCA LANCASTER | LANCASTER, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | LANCASTER, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| SOUTH ANN CONCERNED NEIGHBORS | LANCASTER, PA | $2,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| BRITTANY'S HOPE | ELIZABETHTOWN, PA | $1,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| HOURGLASS | LANCASTER, PA | $1,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| LANCASTER COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME | LANCASTER, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | HARRISBURG, PA | $300 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| EVOLVE YOUTH TRADES ACADEMY INC | HARRISBURG, PA | $106,088 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| CHILDREN DESERVE A CHANCE FOUNDATION DBA ATTOLLO | LANCASTER, PA | $55,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| LANCASTER COUNTY FOOD HUB | LANCASTER, PA | $55,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| PA STEAM ACADEMY | HARRISBURG, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
| LANCASTER DOLLARS FOR HIGHER LEARNING | LANCASTER, PA | $42,200 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT. |
| COMMUNITY FIRST FUND | LANCASTER, PA | $40,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT |
EVOLVE YOUTH TRADES ACADEMY INC
$123,500TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
ADVANTAGE LANCASTER
$39,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECEPIENT.
BRIDGE OF HOPE LANCASTER
$38,200TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
THE MIX
$30,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
LANCASTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$27,500TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
LANCASTER REDEVELOPMENT FUND INC
$25,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
LANCASTER DOLLARS FOR HIGHER LEARNING
$22,800TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
LANCASTER EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
$21,500TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER
$20,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
WILDHEART MINISTRIES
$17,750TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF LANCASTER
$17,500TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
TOUCHSTONE FOUNDATION
$17,500TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
LANCASTER SCIENCE FACTORY
$15,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
BENCH MARK PROGRAM
$15,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
HAND UP PARTNERS
$14,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER
$12,500TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
LA ACADEMIA PARTNERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
$12,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE PARTNERSHIP
ST JOHN NEUMANN CONFERENCE
$12,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
LEADERSHIP LANCASTER
$7,500TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
THE COMMON WHEEL
$7,500TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
DIVE INC
$6,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
LIFECYCLES
$5,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
BRO2GO LLC
$5,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
LANCASTER RECREATION COMMISSION
$5,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
NATIONAL AMBUCS INC
$5,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
JEFF MUSSER FOUNDATION
$5,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
AMBUCS
$4,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
SOUTH ANN CONCERNED NEIGHBORS
$2,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
BRITTANY'S HOPE
$1,500TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
HOURGLASS
$1,500TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
LANCASTER COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME
$1,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
EVOLVE YOUTH TRADES ACADEMY INC
$106,088TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
PA STEAM ACADEMY
$50,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
LANCASTER DOLLARS FOR HIGHER LEARNING
$42,200TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.