Conewago Enterprises Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderHanover, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-3915004 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$236K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$844K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ADAM HICKS |
|---|---|
| Address | 660 EDGEGROVE ROAD, HANOVER PA 17331 |
| Phone | 7176327722 |
| AHICKS@CONEWAGO.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION OF GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE REQUESTED BY CALLING CONEWAGO ENTERPRISES, INC. AT 717-632-7722. |
| Deadlines | DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 31. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL OR ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL OR ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE, OR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED INTO A FULLY ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY WHO MEET CERTAIN OTHER CRITERIA. PREFERENCE FOR GRANTS IS GIVEN TO PERSONS WHO RESIDE OR PROVIDE THEIR PRIMARY SERVICES WITHIN A TWENTY ONE MILE RADIUS OF CONEWAGO ENTERPRISES, INC. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| York College of Pa | York, PA | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Northern York County Regional Police Dept | York, PA | Support for families of officer's involved in shooting | $10,000 |
| Cash | Hanover, PA | Low income needs - christmas gifts/meals | $7,200 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Hagerstown Community College | Hagerstown, MD | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Millersville University | Millersville, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Penn State University | University Park, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College | Lancaster, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Widener University | Chester, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Leadership & Workforce Development Center | Hanover, PA | Non-Profit organization-spring grove mini-thon fundraiser-training leaders through athletics - adopt a student program | $3,500 |
| Graceful Harvest Community Connection Inc | Biglerville, PA | Non-Profit organization -non-profit oprganization that helps the community. | $3,000 |
| Roots for Boots | New Oxford, PA | Non-Profit organization -help raise money for local veterans | $3,000 |
| Gettysburg Community Theatre | Gettysburg, PA | Non-Profit organization - funds will be used to help allow children with disabilities perform in plays. | $2,500 |
| Hollabaugh Bros Inc | Biglerville, PA | Non-Profit organization - support the bruce hollabaugh endowment fund to help local communities | $2,000 |
| Fairfield High School National Honor Society | Fairfield, PA | Non-Profit organization - they help support struggling families in the school district for christmas | $1,500 |
| Vigilant Hose Company | Emmitsburg, MD | Non-Profit organization - donation to fire co to use at their discretion (they were helpful w/flooding at mother seton | $1,500 |
| Wesley's Warriors | York, PA | Non-Profit organization -help raise funds for medical research | $1,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundaton | Harrisburg, PA | Non-Profit organization - sponsorship (split 50/50 w/cei) | $1,250 |
| Littlestown Thunderbolt Foundation | Littlestown, PA | Non-Profit organization - help support kids purchase welding equipment for class | $1,200 |
| Biglerville Wrestling Team | Biglerville, PA | Non-Profit organization - help support kids enter tournamnets who struggle financially | $1,000 |
| Shoshoenean Rod and Gun Club | Aspers, PA | Non-Profit organization-annual free finsihing event for kids - they get prizes and free food for kids. | $1,000 |
| Upper Adams Youth Football | Biglerville, PA | Non-Profit organization - help raise funds for students that dont have money to play and new uniforms | $1,000 |
| York Area Down Syndrome Association | York, PA | Non-Profit organization - helps raise funds for scholarships | $1,000 |
| New Oxford High School | New Oxford, PA | Non-Profit organization - new oxford mini-thon to help support four diamonds | $515 |
| Hope Christian School | Hanover, PA | Other - help support the school booster program to buy supplies for children | $500 |
| Spring Grove Mini-Thon | Spring Grove, PA | Non-Profit organization-spring grove mini-thon fundraiser | $500 |
| Four Diamonds Fund | New Oxford, PA | Non-Profit organization-new oxford mini-thon to help support four diamonds | $250 |
| Hanover High School Mini-Thon | Hanover, PA | Non-Profit organization-hanover high school mini-thon to help support four diamonds | $250 |
| Adams Electric Cooperative Inc | Gettysburg, PA | Low income needs-martin middleton jr-pay for electric bill | $108 |
The return also lists 34 grants to individuals ($86,710). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $235,983 | 70 |
| 2024 | $483,086 | 37 |
| 2023 | $226,442 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610709349101006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3915004
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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