Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyEphrata, Pennsylvania · EIN 26-3835057 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$510K
Organizations funded79
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$13.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $5,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
24% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata Church of the Brethren | Ephrata, PA | Various ministrieschildrens center - technology fundfacilities community ministrydeacon benevolent fund | $57,375 |
| Atlantic Northeast District | Elizabethtown, PA | Various ministriesgeneral ministry fundurban initiative task team multicultural | $54,150 |
| Evangelical Congregational Church | Myerstown, PA | Headquarters enlargement / school support / church plant | $25,500 |
| Suquehanna Valley Ministry Center | Elizabethtown, PA | Operational support | $21,825 |
| First Cob-Brooklyn | Brooklyn, NY | Opertional support - facilities | $17,075 |
| Everence Sharing Fund | Goshen, IN | Sharing fund | $15,000 |
| First Cob-Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | Operational support | $13,750 |
| Germantown Trust - Brethern | Elizabethtown, PA | Operational support | $13,325 |
| Mennonite Disaster Service | Lititz, PA | Operational support | $12,000 |
| Fairmount Homes Retirement Community | Ephrata, PA | Sharing fundcapital campaign | $11,500 |
| Everence Foundation | Goshen, IN | Patron donor advised fund | $9,000 |
| Church of the Brethren | Elgin, IL | Emergency disaster fund | $7,500 |
| Mennonite Economic Development Associates | Lancaster, PA | Operational support | $7,500 |
| Friendship Community | Lititz, PA | Operational support | $7,000 |
| Lmc | Lancaster, PA | Operational support | $7,000 |
| Mennonite World Conference | Lancaster, PA | Operational support | $7,000 |
| Bridge of Hope | Lancaster, PA | Operational support - housing project | $6,500 |
| Ephrata Area Social Services | Ephrata, PA | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Good Samaritan Services | Ephrata, PA | Transitional housing | $5,500 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | Lancaster, PA | Operational support | $5,500 |
| Mountaineers Table | Ephrata, PA | Food distribution program | $5,500 |
| Bethany Theological Seminary | Richmond, VA | Various ministries | $4,875 |
| Cobys Family Services | Leola, PA | Family counseling | $4,875 |
| Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary | Elkhart, IN | Christian nationalism program | $4,500 |
| Catalyst Christian School | Lititz, PA | Christian school | $4,500 |
| East Petersburg Mennonite Church | East Petersburg, PA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Ephrata Mennonite School | Ephrata, PA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Faith Mennonite High School | Kinsers, PA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Gehman Mennonite School | Denver, PA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Hinkletown Mennonite School | Ephrata, PA | Nehemiah project | $4,500 |
| Manheim Christian Day School | Manheim, PA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Mennonite Church USA | Newton, KS | Executive board ministries | $4,500 |
| Mennonite Church USA | Newton, KS | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Mennonite Education Agency | Elkhart, IN | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Tandem Living | Lancaster, PA | Assisted living | $4,500 |
| Tel Hai Retirement Community | Honey Brook, PA | Benevolent fundcapital campaign | $4,500 |
| Terre Hill Mennonite High School | Terre Hill, PA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Diamond Street Early Childhood Center | Akron, PA | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Garden Spot Village Retirement Community | New Holland, PA | Benevolent fund | $4,000 |
| Landis Homes Retirement Community | Lititz, PA | Benevolent fund | $4,000 |
| Alpha & Omega Community Center | Elizabethtown, PA | Hispanic outreach-lancaster city | $3,750 |
| Brethren World Mission | Lampeter, PA | Operational support | $3,750 |
| Camp Swatara | Bethel, PA | Operational support | $3,750 |
| Germantown Church of the Brethren | Elizabethtown, PA | General ministry | $3,750 |
| Nuevo Amanecer-Bethlehem | Elizabethtown, PA | Operational support | $3,750 |
| Anabaptist World | Elkhart, IN | Publisher of free newsletters | $3,500 |
| Atlantic Coast Conference | Lancaster, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Black Rock Retreat | Quarryville, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Camp Andrews | Holtwood, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Camp Deerpark | Westbrookville, NY | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Camp Hebron | Halifax, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Germantown Mennonite Historic Trust | Philadelphia, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Juniata Mennonite Historical Society | Richfield, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Menno Simons Historical Library | Harrisonburg, VA | Eastern mennonite university | $3,500 |
| Mennonite Heritage Center | Harleysville, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Mennonite Historical Association | Chambersburg, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Mennonite Historical Society | Goshen, IN | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Mifflin County Mennonite Heritage Center | Belleville, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Muddy Creek Farm Library | Ephrata, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Shenandoah Valley Mennonite Historians | Harrisonburg, VA | Operational support | $3,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 79 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $510,000 | 79 |
| 2024 | $475,000 | 80 |
| 2023 | $500,000 | 75 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621619349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3835057
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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