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    Powder Mill Foundation

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    YORK, PAWebsite7178485500

    About Powder Mill Foundation

    Powder Mill Foundation concentrates its giving on a small number of large, pledge-driven awards supporting community institutions and education in Pennsylvania. Grants are sizable capital or pledge payments that bolster children’s services, historically Black community organizations, and regional higher education institutions, suggesting a preference for sustaining local anchor organizations rather than funding many small projects.

    Focus Areas

    Pledge and capital campaign support for community nonprofits in PennsylvaniaChildren’s services and early childhood / youth programs (e.g., Community Connections for Children)Support for historically Black community institutions (e.g., Crispus Attucks Association)Regional higher education expansion and institutional support (e.g., Harrisburg University)

    Who They Fund

    local nonprofit organizations (York-based)children and youth (early childhood programs, schools, summer camps)people experiencing homelessnessveterans (memorial/project)

    About Powder Mill Foundation

    Powder Mill Foundation’s largest recent commitments are pledge payments in Pennsylvania, led by a $3,000,000 grant to Community Connections for Children in York. That pattern points to a funder that uses substantial, often multi-year support to reinforce local institutions rather than scatter small awards widely. The foundation’s recent grants also include $1,250,000 to Crispus Attucks Association in Lancaster and $1,000,000 to Harrisburg University, showing that children’s services, historically Black community institutions, and regional higher education all sit within its portfolio. The foundation’s giving is tied closely to York and the surrounding area, with many awards directed to anchor organizations that shape civic life, education, and community facilities. Recent support has also gone to York College of Pennsylvania, York County Rail Trail Authority, Yorktowne Hotel, and Northern Central Railway of York. Across these awards, Powder Mill Foundation appears to favor pledge-driven, capital, and institutional support that helps organizations carry out large projects or extend existing commitments. The recent record also shows grants for cultural, housing-related, and neighborhood-serving institutions, all centered in Pennsylvania.

    What Powder Mill Foundation Funds

    Powder Mill Foundation’s recent grants show a strong mix of education, community infrastructure, and local institutions. In early childhood and youth work, it gave $3,000,000 to Community Connections for Children for a pledge payment and $500,000 to York Country Day for a pledge payment. In higher education, the foundation supported Harrisburg University with $1,000,000 for a pledge payment and York College of Pennsylvania with $890,459 for a pledge payment, followed by another $171,083 in support the prior year. For historic and cultural institutions, it gave $1,250,000 to Crispus Attucks Association for a pledge payment and $500,000 to Susquehanna National Heritage for a pledge payment. Its civic and downtown work is also visible through $360,000 to Downtown Inc for support and $200,000 for holiday lights.

    How Powder Mill Foundation Gives

    Typical grant size is $17,533 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $75,000 at the 75th percentile, but recent grants show a second tier of much larger pledge and capital payments. The pattern suggests a foundation that uses both routine grants and larger multi-year commitments. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Yorktowne Hotel, Downtown Inc, York College of Pennsylvania, United Way of York County, and Partnership for Economic Development (ycea), which points to recurring support rather than one-off awards. The foundation also funds individuals and operates competitive general grant programs that accept unsolicited applications through a grants portal.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $11.4M

    Total Assets

    $146.7M

    Total Revenue

    $26.9M

    Total Expenses

    $13.7M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $18K and $75K, with a median of $30K.

    25th Percentile

    $18K

    Median

    $30K

    75th Percentile

    $75K

    Geographic Reach

    Local4 states funded

    About 97% of grants go to recipients in PA.

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    Giving Approach

    Highly concentrated: very few, large grants that appear to be pledge/capital payments. The foundation makes one-time or multi-year pledge payments to a small set of regional anchor organizations rather than many small or unrestricted operational grants.

    Funding Style

    capital/infrastructure grantsmulti-year/pledge paymentscapacity building (strategic planning & feasibility studies)matching & annual operating support

    Notable grantees: Community Connections for Children, Crispus Attucks Association, Harrisburg University

    Topics

    building renovations and facility developmentvehicle and equipment purchasesplayground and park improvementsearly childhood and K-12 education supporthomelessness services and shelter capacity (vans, freezer, training)community events, arts & cultural programmingfood access and local food partnerships

    Where Powder Mill Foundation Makes Grants

    Powder Mill Foundation gives locally, and 97% of its grants go to recipients in Pennsylvania. York, PA is the main recipient city in the recent grant list, with additional awards in Lancaster, Harrisburg, Seven Valleys, New Freedom, Wrightsville, and New York, NY. The concentration in York is reinforced by awards to organizations such as Downtown Inc, Parliament Art Organization, United Way of York County, and the Salvation Army, while the broader Pennsylvania footprint reaches nearby regional institutions.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Powder Mill Foundation

    What kinds of grants does Powder Mill Foundation make most often?

    The foundation often makes pledge payments and capital-oriented grants. Recent examples include a $3,000,000 pledge payment to Community Connections for Children, a $1,000,000 pledge payment to Harrisburg University, and a $315,000 building-related grant to United Way of York County. The active grant programs also emphasize collaborative projects in York.

    Does Powder Mill Foundation fund the same organizations more than once?

    Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Yorktowne Hotel, Downtown Inc, York College of Pennsylvania, United Way of York County, and Partnership for Economic Development (ycea). That pattern shows repeat support rather than strictly one-time awards.

    What is the foundation’s typical grant size?

    The typical grant size is $17,533 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $75,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include much larger pledge and capital commitments, so the distribution includes both routine grants and major institutional support.

    Can organizations apply for Powder Mill Foundation’s general grants?

    Yes. The active general grant programs say applications are accepted through the foundation’s grants portal, with quarterly review. The programs are competitive and are open to nonprofit organizations and community partners working on collaborative projects in York, PA and York County.

    Where does Powder Mill Foundation focus its giving geographically?

    Its giving is local, and 97% of grants go to recipients in Pennsylvania. York, PA is the main recipient city, with other Pennsylvania recipients in Lancaster, Harrisburg, Seven Valleys, New Freedom, and Wrightsville.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Powder Mill Foundation General Grant Program

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    Who can apply: Supports effective collaboration between nonprofits, community partners, and local government to produce vital and authentic urban places that are attractive to residents and businesses. Applications are generally considered for funding every two years.

    Deadline: Quarterly deadlines: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. Applications are generally considered for funding every two years.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    COMMUNTY CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDRENYORK, PA$3,000,0002025PLEDGE PAYMENT
    CRISPIS ATTUCKS ASSOCIATIONLANCASTER, PA$1,250,0002025PLEDGE PAYMENT
    HARRISBURG UNIVERSITYHARRISBURG, PA$1,000,0002025PLEDGE PAYMENT
    YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIAYORK, PA$890,4592025PLEDGE PAYMENT
    YORK COUNTY RAIL TRAIL AUTHORITYSEVEN VALLEYS, PA$600,0002025PLEDGE PAYMENT
    SUSQUEHANNA NATIONAL HERITAGEWRIGHTSVILLE, PA$500,0002025PLEDGE PAYMENT
    YORK COUNTRY DAYYORK, PA$500,0002025PLEDGE PAYMENT
    NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY OF YORKNEW FREEDOM, PA$500,0002025PLEDGE PAYMENT
    YORKTOWNE HOTELYORK, PA$496,1722025SUPPORT
    UNITED WAY OF YORK COUNTYYORK, PA$315,0002025BUILDING AT 138 E MARKET STREET
    DOWNTOWN INCYORK, PA$200,0002025HOLIDAY LIGHTS
    ACCOUNTABILITY FOR LIFEYORK, PA$150,0002025VEHICLE PURCHASE
    COMMUNITY PROGRESS COUNCILYORK, PA$150,0002025CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
    POSTIVE ENERGY DANCEYORK, PA$150,0002025PLEDGE PAYMENT
    YORK JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC)YORK, PA$100,0002025SECURITY UPGRADES
    CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF YORK COUNTYYORK, PA$100,0002025STRATEGIC PLAN AND MARKETING
    UNITED WAY OF YORK COUNTYYORK, PA$80,0002025ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION
    RAINBOW ROSE CENTERYORK, PA$80,0002025PLEDGE PAYMENT
    CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF YORK COUNTYYORK, PA$70,0002025ANNUAL SUPPORT
    UNITED WAY OF YORK COUNTYYORK, PA$60,0002025VITA PROGRAM SUPPORT
    KEYSTONE KIDSPACEYORK, PA$55,0002025FINAL PAYMENT
    YORK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCYYORK, PA$50,0002025VETERANS MEMORIAL PROJECT
    PENN STATE YORKYORK, PA$50,0002025PLEDGE PAYMENT
    PRODIGY SPECTRUM MANAGEMENTYORK, PA$50,0002025PLEDGE PAYMENT
    VETERANS HELPING HANDSYORK, PA$50,0002025RENOVATIONS
    LIFE CHANGING PATHWAYSYORK, PA$50,0002025BUILDING RENNOVATIONS
    PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (YCEA)YORK, PA$50,0002025POST OFFICE
    YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONYORK, PA$50,0002025SANGFROID STUDY
    YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONYORK, PA$50,0002025EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE
    CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF YORK COUNTYYORK, PA$50,0002025MATCHING SUPPORT
    YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONYORK, PA$50,0002025DPWMTPWM YORK SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES FUND
    SERVANTSRED LION, PA$40,0002025SUMMER YORK CITY IMPROVEMENT CAMP
    NEW HOPE MINISTRIESYORK, PA$39,5262025NEW ROOF
    LAUGH AND LEARN EARLY DEV CENTERYORK, PA$35,0002025SPRINKLER SYSTEM
    SUSQUEHANNA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAWRIGHTSVILLE, PA$30,0002025ART MUSEUM PLANNING
    GIRLS ON THE RUN MID STATE PAWILLIAMSPORT, PA$30,0002025SUPPORT
    YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONYORK, PA$26,0002025YORK REVOLUTION COMMUNITY FUND
    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLSHARRISBURG, PA$25,0002025YORK CITY SCHOOL SUPPORT
    YORK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAYORK, PA$23,86520254TH OF JULY CONCERT
    PENNCARES- HANOVERHANOVER, PA$23,5002025NEW FLOORING
    DOWNTOWN INCYORK, PA$23,00020254TH OF JULY FIREWORKS
    DOWNTOWN INC (CENTRAL MARKET LIGHTING)YORK, PA$22,3862025BRIGHT LIGHTS
    MARAGARET MOUL HOMEYORK, PA$20,0002025NEW FLOORING
    GIRL SCOUTS IN HEART OF PACAMP HILL, PA$20,0002025YORK CITY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
    GREATER YORK DANCEYORK, PA$20,0002025NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE
    LEG UP FARMSMT WOLF, PA$18,7182025NEW FLOORING
    YORK COUNTY AGRICULTURE SOCIETYYORK, PA$18,3712025CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
    YORK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIONYORK, PA$17,3752025QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY
    THE PROGRAM FOR FEMALE OFFENDERS OF S CENTRAL PAHARRISBURG, PA$10,0002025STRATEGIC PLAN
    SPRING GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETYSPRING GROVE, PA$10,0002025SUPPORT

    COMMUNTY CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN

    $3,000,000
    YORK, PA2025

    PLEDGE PAYMENT

    CRISPIS ATTUCKS ASSOCIATION

    $1,250,000
    LANCASTER, PA2025

    PLEDGE PAYMENT

    HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY

    $1,000,000
    HARRISBURG, PA2025

    PLEDGE PAYMENT

    YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA

    $890,459
    YORK, PA2025

    PLEDGE PAYMENT

    YORK COUNTY RAIL TRAIL AUTHORITY

    $600,000
    SEVEN VALLEYS, PA2025

    PLEDGE PAYMENT

    SUSQUEHANNA NATIONAL HERITAGE

    $500,000
    WRIGHTSVILLE, PA2025

    PLEDGE PAYMENT

    YORK COUNTRY DAY

    $500,000
    YORK, PA2025

    PLEDGE PAYMENT

    NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY OF YORK

    $500,000
    NEW FREEDOM, PA2025

    PLEDGE PAYMENT

    YORKTOWNE HOTEL

    $496,172
    YORK, PA2025

    SUPPORT

    UNITED WAY OF YORK COUNTY

    $315,000
    YORK, PA2025

    BUILDING AT 138 E MARKET STREET

    DOWNTOWN INC

    $200,000
    YORK, PA2025

    HOLIDAY LIGHTS

    ACCOUNTABILITY FOR LIFE

    $150,000
    YORK, PA2025

    VEHICLE PURCHASE

    COMMUNITY PROGRESS COUNCIL

    $150,000
    YORK, PA2025

    CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

    POSTIVE ENERGY DANCE

    $150,000
    YORK, PA2025

    PLEDGE PAYMENT

    YORK JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC)

    $100,000
    YORK, PA2025

    SECURITY UPGRADES

    CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF YORK COUNTY

    $100,000
    YORK, PA2025

    STRATEGIC PLAN AND MARKETING

    UNITED WAY OF YORK COUNTY

    $80,000
    YORK, PA2025

    ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION

    RAINBOW ROSE CENTER

    $80,000
    YORK, PA2025

    PLEDGE PAYMENT

    CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF YORK COUNTY

    $70,000
    YORK, PA2025

    ANNUAL SUPPORT

    UNITED WAY OF YORK COUNTY

    $60,000
    YORK, PA2025

    VITA PROGRAM SUPPORT

    KEYSTONE KIDSPACE

    $55,000
    YORK, PA2025

    FINAL PAYMENT

    YORK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY

    $50,000
    YORK, PA2025

    VETERANS MEMORIAL PROJECT

    PENN STATE YORK

    $50,000
    YORK, PA2025

    PLEDGE PAYMENT

    PRODIGY SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT

    $50,000
    YORK, PA2025

    PLEDGE PAYMENT

    VETERANS HELPING HANDS

    $50,000
    YORK, PA2025

    RENOVATIONS

    LIFE CHANGING PATHWAYS

    $50,000
    YORK, PA2025

    BUILDING RENNOVATIONS

    PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (YCEA)

    $50,000
    YORK, PA2025

    POST OFFICE

    YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    $50,000
    YORK, PA2025

    SANGFROID STUDY

    YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    $50,000
    YORK, PA2025

    EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE

    CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF YORK COUNTY

    $50,000
    YORK, PA2025

    MATCHING SUPPORT

    YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    $50,000
    YORK, PA2025

    DPWMTPWM YORK SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES FUND

    SERVANTS

    $40,000
    RED LION, PA2025

    SUMMER YORK CITY IMPROVEMENT CAMP

    NEW HOPE MINISTRIES

    $39,526
    YORK, PA2025

    NEW ROOF

    LAUGH AND LEARN EARLY DEV CENTER

    $35,000
    YORK, PA2025

    SPRINKLER SYSTEM

    SUSQUEHANNA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

    $30,000
    WRIGHTSVILLE, PA2025

    ART MUSEUM PLANNING

    GIRLS ON THE RUN MID STATE PA

    $30,000
    WILLIAMSPORT, PA2025

    SUPPORT

    YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    $26,000
    YORK, PA2025

    YORK REVOLUTION COMMUNITY FUND

    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS

    $25,000
    HARRISBURG, PA2025

    YORK CITY SCHOOL SUPPORT

    YORK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

    $23,865
    YORK, PA2025

    4TH OF JULY CONCERT

    PENNCARES- HANOVER

    $23,500
    HANOVER, PA2025

    NEW FLOORING

    DOWNTOWN INC

    $23,000
    YORK, PA2025

    4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS

    DOWNTOWN INC (CENTRAL MARKET LIGHTING)

    $22,386
    YORK, PA2025

    BRIGHT LIGHTS

    MARAGARET MOUL HOME

    $20,000
    YORK, PA2025

    NEW FLOORING

    GIRL SCOUTS IN HEART OF PA

    $20,000
    CAMP HILL, PA2025

    YORK CITY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

    GREATER YORK DANCE

    $20,000
    YORK, PA2025

    NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE

    LEG UP FARMS

    $18,718
    MT WOLF, PA2025

    NEW FLOORING

    YORK COUNTY AGRICULTURE SOCIETY

    $18,371
    YORK, PA2025

    CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

    YORK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

    $17,375
    YORK, PA2025

    QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY

    THE PROGRAM FOR FEMALE OFFENDERS OF S CENTRAL PA

    $10,000
    HARRISBURG, PA2025

    STRATEGIC PLAN

    SPRING GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

    $10,000
    SPRING GROVE, PA2025

    SUPPORT