Kenneth Bankert Foundation Inc
Historical FunderHummelstown, Pennsylvania · EIN 46-3125817 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $18,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BOARD OF TRUSTEES CO BRUCE BROWN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1635 WOODHAVEN DR, HUMMELSTOWN PA 17036 |
| Phone | 7177617171 |
| Form and materials | ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) THAT WANT CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN A GRANT REQUEST DISCLOSING THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AT QUARTERLY MEETINGS |
| Restrictions | CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL REQUESTS; HOWEVER, THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS TOWARDS CENTRAL PA ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE SERVICES TO STUDENT ATHLETES, CHILDREN WITH CANCER, MILITARY VETERANS, THE DISABLED, CHILDRENS' ORGANIZATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEK TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE. |
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
5% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cumberland River Rescue No 1 | New Cumberland, PA | General purpose | $30,000 |
| New Cumberland Fire Department | New Cumberland, PA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hummelstown Food Pantry | Hummelstown, PA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Veterans Outreach of Pa Inc | Harrisburg, PA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Grace United Methodist Church | Hummelstown, PA | General purpose | $18,000 |
| Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pa | Harrisburg, PA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Paxton Ministries | Harrisburg, PA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Warrior Community Connect | Millsboro, DE | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Centre for Music Mental Health | Carlisle, PA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Power Packs Project | Lancaster, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Speranza Animal Rescue | Mechanicsburg, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Raider Club | Middletown, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Fairview Township Fire Department | New Cumberland, PA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Casa Charter School Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Lancaster, PA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Manheim Township Bible2school | Manheim, PA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Vickie's Angel Foundation | New Cumberland, PA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Shamrocks Football Association | Camp Hill, PA | General purpose | $500 |
| Tee Off Against Corp | Mechanicsburg, PA | General purpose | $500 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($211,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $444,000 | 35 |
| 2024 | $289,400 | 21 |
| 2023 | $277,125 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612669349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3125817
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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