Rice Family Foundation
Historical FunderHanover, Pennsylvania · EIN 81-4690325 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$710K
Organizations funded70
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$11.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE RICE FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 229, HANOVER PA 17331 |
| Phone | 7177358000 |
| RICEFAMILYFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | 1) ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS 2) ARE YOU A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION? 3) TAX ID 4) CONTACT NAME 5) ORGANIZATION BIOGRAPHICAL NARRATIVE 6) CORE SERVICES AND THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES OF THE SERVICE 7) AREAS THAT ARE SERVICED BY THE ORGANIZATION 8) THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT MONEY 9) GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM RICE FAMILY FOUNDATION |
| Deadlines | JULY 31ST EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gw Law Scholarship | Washington, DC | Various programs | $320,000 |
| Hanover Area Council of Churches | Hanover, PA | $30K for ruths harvest & $40K for pal | $21,500 |
| God's Meal Barrel | Hanover, PA | Rental and overhead expenses | $20,000 |
| Hanover YMCA | Hanover, PA | Various programs | $20,000 |
| Hoffman Homes for Youth | Littlestown, PA | Residence repairs - washers/dryers | $15,000 |
| Kelley Latta Ministries | Hanover, PA | Program services | $15,000 |
| New Hope Ministries | Dillsburg, PA | Food & basic needs | $15,000 |
| Adams Rescue Mission | Gettysburg, PA | Food purchases | $10,000 |
| Afl - Accountability for Life | York, PA | Laptops/College prep | $10,000 |
| Hart Center | New Oxford, PA | Various programs | $10,000 |
| Roots for Boots | New Oxford, PA | Militaryshare program | $10,000 |
| Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program | Gettysburg, PA | Various programs | $10,000 |
| The Lord's Place | West Palm Beach, FL | Various programs | $10,000 |
| Vna Hanover & Spring Grove | Hanover, PA | Physical plant - hvac, doors, it improvements | $10,000 |
| YWCA Hanover | Hanover, PA | Various programs | $10,000 |
| 5 Angels Memorial Soccer Tournament | Hanover, PA | Referees | $5,000 |
| Adams County Arts Council | Gettysburg, PA | Maintenance/Upkeep/Tuition | $5,000 |
| Adams County Children's Advocacy Ctr | Gettysburg, PA | Mental health programs | $5,000 |
| Adams County SPCA | Gettysburg, PA | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Anthony's Way Foundation | Hanover, PA | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Bell Socialization Services | York, PA | Shelter for the homeless | $5,000 |
| Central Pa Food Bank | Harrisburg, PA | Food purchases in hanover | $5,000 |
| Childrens' Aid Society the Nicarry Center | New Oxford, PA | Fund programs of children's aid society | $5,000 |
| Children's Home of York | York, PA | Appliances | $5,000 |
| Clearview Terrace II | Hanover, PA | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Club Odat | Hanover, PA | Infrastucture walls, flooring, etc | $5,000 |
| Conewago Valley Pack Pals Program | New Oxford, PA | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Epac | Hanover, PA | Replacing seating | $5,000 |
| H O P E | Stewartstown, PA | Operating costs | $5,000 |
| Hanover Soccer Club | Hanover, PA | Fencing/Parking lot/fields grass | $5,000 |
| Hospice & Community Care | York, PA | Hospice for veterans | $5,000 |
| House of Hope York | Jacobus, PA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of So Central Pa | York, PA | Program expenses | $5,000 |
| Katallasso Family Health Center | York, PA | Clinical supplies | $5,000 |
| Olivia's House | Hanover, PA | Marketing - social media/murals | $5,000 |
| Open Arms Recovery Center | Hanover, PA | Christmas help | $5,000 |
| Penncares | Hanover, PA | In-Home program supplies | $5,000 |
| Power Packs Project | Lancaster, PA | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Hanover, PA | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Thrive Ministries | Hanover, PA | Client rent, utilities, bedding, etc | $5,000 |
| Whitaker Center for Science & the Arts | Harrisburg, PA | Steam program | $5,000 |
| York County Children's Advocacy Ctr | York, PA | Various programs | $5,000 |
| Hacc Foundation | Lancaster, PA | Various programs | $4,000 |
| Hood College | Frederick, MD | Various programs | $4,000 |
| Drops of Love Inc | York, PA | Various programs | $3,000 |
| Emanual Community Devel Corp | York, PA | Various programs | $3,000 |
| Keystone Human Services | Harrisburg, PA | Telehealth program | $3,000 |
| Leadership York | York, PA | Tuition balances | $3,000 |
| Leg Up Farm | Mt Wolf, PA | Various programs | $3,000 |
| Lifepath Christian Ministries | York, PA | Various programs | $3,000 |
| Margaret E Moul Home | York, PA | Purchase new floor cleaner | $3,000 |
| Palm Beach Habilitation Center Inc | Palm Springs, FL | Various programs | $3,000 |
| Penn Twp Police Dept | Hanover, PA | Various programs | $3,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Cent Pa | Hershey, PA | Various programs | $3,000 |
| St Mark's Lutheran Church | Hanover, PA | Various programs | $3,000 |
| Susan Byrnes Health Education Center | York, PA | Health education | $3,000 |
| Bandits Baseball Club | Gettysburg, PA | Various programs | $2,000 |
| Chasing the Rainbows Inc | Dallastown, PA | Various programs | $2,000 |
| Delone Catholic High School | Mcsherrystown, PA | Various programs | $2,000 |
| Dreamwrights Center for Community Arts | York, PA | Various programs | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 70 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $710,000 | 70 |
| 2024 | $930,750 | 69 |
| 2023 | $1,800,000 | 78 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621949349100462
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4690325
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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