John and Jeanette Witmer Charitable
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6515276 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$107K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,359
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $679 and $6,367.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah College Development Office | Mechanicsburg, PA | General support | $24,555 |
| Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center | Camp Hill, PA | General support | $13,185 |
| Lebanon Valley College | Annville, PA | General support | $12,277 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | General support | $8,185 |
| Far East Broadcasting Company | LA Mirada, CA | General support | $7,726 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church | Camp Hill, PA | General support | $6,367 |
| Presbyterian Homes Inc | Camp Hill, PA | General support | $6,367 |
| Pennsylvania Chautauqua Foundation | Mt Gretna, PA | General support | $6,367 |
| High Adventure Voice of Hope Ministries | Louisville, KY | General support | $3,212 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $2,726 |
| Gretna Productions Inc | Mt Gretna, PA | General support | $1,367 |
| Music at Gretna | Elizabethtown, PA | General support | $1,367 |
| Mt Gretna United Methodist Church | Mt Gretna, PA | General support | $1,367 |
| Covenant United Methodist Church | Lebanon, PA | General support | $1,359 |
| Quentin United Church of Christ | Quentin, PA | General support | $1,359 |
| The United Methodist Home for Children | Mechanicsburg, PA | General support | $1,359 |
| Salvation Army of Philadelphia | West Nyack, NY | General support | $688 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Services Society | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $688 |
| United Way of the Capital Reg | Enola, PA | General support | $688 |
| Tri-County Society for Children | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $688 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $679 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General support | $679 |
| Pa Christian Endeavor Union | Gilbertsville, PA | General support | $679 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of the Capital Area | Camp Hill, PA | General support | $679 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $679 |
| American Lung Association Mid Atlantic | Springfield, IL | General support | $679 |
| Christian Endeavor International | Bloomington, MN | General support | $679 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General support | $679 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,329 | 28 |
| 2023 | $92,162 | 28 |
| 2022 | $83,053 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640439349100604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6515276
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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