Paul and Marian Gerhart Charitable Fund
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 83-2486909 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$138K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$4,500
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,250 and $7,250.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancasterhistory Org | Lancaster, PA | Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy | $100,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Support of library activities | $10,000 |
| Choices Healthcare | Lancaster, PA | General & Unrestricted | $7,250 |
| Water Street Ministries | Lancaster, PA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Feminist Health Center of | Greenland, NH | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Rivier University | Nashua, NH | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Community Action Service Center | Hightstown, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Arden Theatre Company | Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $2,250 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc | Asheville, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | King of Prussia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $108,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501569349100810
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2486909
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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