The Royer Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLancaster, Pennsylvania · EIN 94-3447665 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$946K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$17M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refuge Place International | Monrovia, LI | Health care to people of liberia | $200,000 |
| Faith Healing Developmnt Org | Freetown, SL | Purch of farm equp, mushroom growing | $151,330 |
| Church of the Brethren | Elgin, HA | For medical clinics & comm dev projs | $135,000 |
| Sierra Leone Mission & Development | Middletown, SL | Construction of school, medical care | $125,000 |
| Found in Translation | Dorchester, MA | Support for immigrant train. & educ. | $100,000 |
| Rural Youth Development Organizatio | Kandeh Town Bo Distri, SL | Agricultural programs | $72,000 |
| Afcaids | Harrisburg, CG | Construction of greenhouse in congo | $38,000 |
| Brethren Housing Association | Harrisburg, PA | Prgrm for homeless to self-sufficien | $25,000 |
| Horizons Program | Lancaster, PA | Summer prgrm for low-income children | $25,000 |
| Bread and Water for Africa | Alexandria, CG | Agricultural project at orphanage | $24,500 |
| Lgbt Asylum Task Force | Worcester, MA | Support asylum-seeking immigrant | $15,000 |
| Chestnut Housing | Lancaster, PA | Development of affordable housing | $10,000 |
| The Center at Hampton House | Rydal, PA | Help autistic young adults | $10,000 |
| Hope Walks | York Springs, CG | Medical help children in congo | $7,000 |
| New Community Project | Blue Ridge, RW | Fund mushroom-growing project | $5,000 |
| Arms Around Africa Bethany United Methodist Church | Red Lion, SL | Provide equip for agriculture needs | $3,150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $945,980 | 16 |
| 2024 | $707,050 | 13 |
| 2023 | $484,399 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349100231
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3447665
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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