The Lawrence L and Julia Z Hoverter Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyHummelstown, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2944271 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$444K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
10% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Project Inc | Landisburg, PA | Youth services | $85,000 |
| Join Hands | New Bloomfield, PA | Relief of poor | $60,000 |
| Penn State University | Harrisburg, PA | Education | $39,000 |
| Harrisburg Symphony | Harrisburg, PA | Free concerts | $27,000 |
| Downtown Daily Bread | Harrisburg, PA | Relief of poor | $25,000 |
| Bread of Life Outreach | Newport, PA | Relief of poor | $20,000 |
| Downbeat Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | Music education | $20,000 |
| Green Light Operations | Lemoyne, PA | Community involvement | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Enhancing Communities | Harrisburg, PA | Community involvement | $18,421 |
| Perry County Animal Rescue | Millerstown, PA | Animal rescue | $15,000 |
| Beacon Clinic for Health and Hope | Harrisburg, PA | Provide healthcare to uninsured and underserved adults | $10,000 |
| Camp Hill Wrestlingwyoming | Camp Hill, PA | Community involvement | $10,000 |
| Capital Area Head Start | Harrisburg, PA | Education | $10,000 |
| Nobody's Cat Foundation | Camp Hill, PA | Animal rescue | $10,000 |
| Speranza Animal Rescue | Mechanicsburg, PA | Animal rescue | $10,000 |
| Pre-Born | Indianapolis, IN | Healthcare | $7,500 |
| Susquehanna Service Dog | Grantville, PA | Community involvement | $7,500 |
| Domestic Violence Service | Carlisle, PA | Protection against abuse | $7,000 |
| Greenwood Ffa Alumni Association | Millerstown, PA | Agricultural education | $5,500 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | Hershey, PA | Community involvement | $5,000 |
| Loving Care Cat Rescue | Lemoyne, PA | Animal rescue | $5,000 |
| M S Fit Effect | Bainbridge, PA | Ms education | $5,000 |
| Peyton Walker Foundation | Camp Hill, PA | Cpr and aed certification training | $5,000 |
| Rye Township Community Association | Marysville, PA | Maintenance of rye community park | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area | Harrisburg, PA | Animal rescue | $3,000 |
| K-9S for Warriors | Ponte Verde, FL | Provide service dogs for veterans | $2,500 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Children's hospital | $2,500 |
| Newport Revitalizatoin & Preservation Society | Newport, PA | Community involvement | $2,300 |
| Hershey Food Bank & Community Outreach | Hershey, PA | Community involvement | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $444,221 | 29 |
| 2024 | $342,681 | 24 |
| 2023 | $409,522 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349100815
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2944271
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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