Members 1St Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderEnola, Pennsylvania · EIN 84-2733969 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$186K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$178K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SARA FIRESTONE |
|---|---|
| Address | 5000 MARKETPLACE WAY, ENOLA PA 17025 |
| Phone | 7176971161 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT MEMBERS1STFOUNDATION.ORG/APPLY. THE APPLICATION DETAILS ARE INCLUDED ONLINE. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE FEBRUARY 1, MAY 1, AUGUST 1 AND NOVEMBER 1. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION GIVES AWARDS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING ADAMS, BERK, CUMBERLAND DAUPHIN, LANCASTER, LEBANON, PERRY AND YORK COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN ARTS & CULTURE, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL WELLNESS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND VETERAN SERVICES. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lhm Hospice & Social Services Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | Horizons transitional housing | $10,000 |
| Thrive Ministry Inc | Hanover, PA | Thrive ministry house, a trans | $10,000 |
| 18 South Youth Ministries Inc | Red Lion, PA | Hope squad: peer-to-peer suicide prevention team | $5,000 |
| 18Th Wonder Improvement Association | Reading, PA | The green team of the 18th wonder improvement association | $5,000 |
| Bloom for Women | Bethlehem, PA | Community outreach, education, | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Allentown | Allentown, PA | Make your m.a.r.k. program | $5,000 |
| Brethren Housing Association | Harrisburg, PA | Transitions program | $5,000 |
| Caitlin's Smiles | Harrisburg, PA | Sending smiles - bag of smiles | $5,000 |
| Cancer Support Community of Greater Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | 2025 programming | $5,000 |
| Clinic for Special Children | Gordonville, PA | Equipment to meet physical the | $5,000 |
| Contact Helpline | Harrisburg, PA | Compassionate listening servic | $5,000 |
| Domestic Violence Serivces of Cumberland and Perry Counties | Carlisle, PA | Emergency shelter | $5,000 |
| Graceful Harvest Community Connection Inc | Biglerville, PA | Community food bank | $5,000 |
| Halifax Communities That Care | Halifax, PA | Community wellness room | $5,000 |
| Im Able Foundation | Wyomissing, PA | Im fit adaptive group fitness | $5,000 |
| Kareems Mission | Mechanicsburg, PA | Kareem's mission asd community | $5,000 |
| Lykens Valley Children's Museum | Elizabethville, PA | Grow & explore: adventures in | $5,000 |
| Maranatha-Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | Financial guidance for wage-ea | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | Emergency meals program | $5,000 |
| Neurodiverse Network Inc | New Cumberland, PA | Community center programs | $5,000 |
| New Bethany Inc | Bethlehem, PA | New bethany's southside drop-i | $5,000 |
| Olivia's House a Grief and Loss Center for Children | York, PA | Water damage repairs | $5,000 |
| Opportunity House | Reading, PA | The shelter smile program | $5,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | Feed the family | $5,000 |
| Reading Hospital Foundation | Reading, PA | Gwens closet | $5,000 |
| Susan P Byrnes Health Education Center Inc | York, PA | Enhanced nutrition and fitness | $5,000 |
| The Caring Cupboard Inc | Palmyra, PA | The caring cupboard's cross cu | $5,000 |
| Third Street Alliance for Women and Children | Easton, PA | Homeless services program | $5,000 |
| Compeer of Lebanon County | Lebanon, PA | Youth program | $4,500 |
| Hdc Midatlantic | Lancaster, PA | Resident services program | $4,000 |
| A New Tomorrow | Harrisburg, PA | Pillars of empowerment center | $3,500 |
| Parkland Cares Food Pantry | Orefield, PA | Snack pack program | $3,500 |
| Rabbitcares | York, PA | Grocery cart program | $3,000 |
| Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development | Lancaster, PA | Spring respite series | $3,000 |
| Chasing the Rainbows | Dallastown, PA | Peer to peer support groups an | $2,500 |
| Foundation for the Central Dauphin Schools | Harrisburg, PA | Nutripacks | $2,500 |
| Police Athletic League of Allentown | Allentown, PA | Police-Youth mentorship progra | $2,500 |
| All in Theatre | Harrisburg, PA | Spring musical- annie kids | $2,000 |
| Cocoa Packs Inc | Hershey, PA | Weekend food assistance for ch | $2,000 |
| Blessed to Give Inc | Harrisburg, PA | Blessed 2 give community day a | $1,500 |
| Emily's Care Closet Inc | York, PA | Teen christmas drive | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185,500 | 41 |
| 2023 | $114,500 | 29 |
| 2022 | $96,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102172
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2733969
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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