Burkholder Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMyerstown, Pennsylvania · EIN 26-2899494 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$37K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York School of Urban Ministry | Long Island City, NY | Community support | $140,000 |
| Men of Iron | Manheim, PA | Community support | $120,000 |
| Horizon Initiative | Lancaster, PA | Community support | $100,000 |
| Big Picture Soccer | Lancaster, PA | Community support | $65,000 |
| Lightshine Ministries | Mount Joy, PA | Community support | $60,000 |
| Bridge of Hope National | Exton, PA | Community support | $50,000 |
| The Caring Cupboard | Palmyra, PA | Community support | $50,000 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | Community support | $50,000 |
| Lititz Area Mennonite School | Lititz, PA | Community support | $41,000 |
| Catalyst Christian School | Lititz, PA | Community support | $35,000 |
| Manheim Christian Day School | Manheim, PA | Community support | $35,000 |
| Cef of Lancaster County | East Petersburg, PA | Community support | $30,000 |
| Water Street Missions | Lancaster, PA | Community support | $30,000 |
| Bible2school | Lancaster, PA | Community support | $25,000 |
| Go Send Global | Daphne, AL | Community support | $20,000 |
| Global Disciples | Lancaster, PA | Community support | $15,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | Lebanon, PA | Community support | $15,000 |
| North Star Initiative | Lititz, PA | Community support | $15,000 |
| Woodcrest Retreat | Ephrata, PA | Community support | $15,000 |
| Wjtl | Manheim, PA | Community support | $14,000 |
| Brittany's Hope | Elizabethtown, PA | Community support | $12,500 |
| Bible Visuals International | Akron, PA | Community support | $12,000 |
| Hospice & Community Care | Lancaster, PA | Community support | $10,000 |
| Kenbrook Bible Camp | Lebanon, PA | Community support | $10,000 |
| Bethel Union Fire Company | Bethel, PA | Community support | $8,000 |
| Frystown Fire Company | Myerstown, PA | Community support | $8,000 |
| Goodwill Fire Company | Myerstown, PA | Community support | $8,000 |
| Keystone Fire Co of Rehrersburg | Rehrersburg, PA | Community support | $8,000 |
| Keystone Hook & Ladder | Myerstown, PA | Community support | $8,000 |
| Kutztown Community Volunteer Fire Company | Myerstown, PA | Community support | $8,000 |
| Marion Fire Company | Stouchsburg, PA | Community support | $8,000 |
| Mt Aenta Fire Company | Mt Aetna, PA | Community support | $8,000 |
| Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services | Lancaster, PA | Community support | $6,000 |
| Food Exchange Resources | Millersville, PA | Community support | $5,000 |
| Now I Can Foundation Northeast | Lititz, PA | Community support | $5,000 |
| We Care Program | Atmore, AL | Community support | $5,000 |
| Forever Changed International | Camas, WA | Community support | $4,000 |
| Dickson High Noon Rotary Club Inc | Dickson, PA | Community support | $3,000 |
| Blessings of Hope | Ephrata, PA | Community support | $2,000 |
| Dayspring Mennonite Church | Catlett, VA | Community support | $1,000 |
| Oregon Dairy | Lititz, PA | Community support | $500 |
| Community Health Council of Lebanon County | Lebanon, PA | Community support | $250 |
| Eastern Lebanon County School District | Myerstown, PA | Community support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,065,500 | 43 |
| 2024 | $1,011,190 | 51 |
| 2023 | $1,756,750 | 72 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102035
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2899494
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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