Ferree Foundation
Historical FunderLancaster, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-1060557 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KATHERINE SCHOCK |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 NORTH DUKE STREET, LANCASTER PA 17602 |
| Phone | 7177358288 |
| Form and materials | SEE THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ON SUBMISSION GUIDELINES - WWW.FERREE-FOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | SEE THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ON SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THE FERREE FOUNDATION CONSIDERS GRANT REQUESTS FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS, ENDOWMENTS AND, OCCASIONALLY, GENERAL OPERATIONS. GRANTS ARE ONLY MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, NOR DOES IT MAKE LOANS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin & Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Ware institute of civic engagement | $400,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Ware college house program endowment | $100,000 |
| Fulton Theatre | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $100,000 |
| Lancaster Country Day School | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $50,000 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $50,000 |
| Lancasterlebanon Habitat for Humanity | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $50,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $50,000 |
| North Museum | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $40,000 |
| Central Market Trust | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $30,000 |
| Hope Inspire Love | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $25,000 |
| Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $25,000 |
| Lancaster Science Factory | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $22,880 |
| Oxford Area Historical Association | Oxford, PA | 2024 grant | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Services | Ephrata, PA | 2024 grant | $16,920 |
| Aarons Acres | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $15,000 |
| Arch Street Center | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $15,000 |
| Echos | Elizabethtown, PA | 2024 grant | $15,000 |
| Visioncorps | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $15,000 |
| Crossnet Ministries | New Holland, PA | 2024 grant | $10,000 |
| Lancaster Conservancy | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $10,000 |
| Parish Resource Center | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $10,000 |
| Servant Stage | Strasburg, PA | 2024 grant | $8,000 |
| Lancaster County Christian School | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $5,000 |
| Mt Hope Nazarene Retirement Community | Manheim, PA | 2024 grant | $5,000 |
| Long's Park Art Festival | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $4,000 |
| Pogil | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $3,588 |
| Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center | Lancaster, PA | 2024 grant | $3,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,118,638 | 28 |
| 2023 | $905,450 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502669349100425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1060557
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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