The Shipley Family Foundation
Historical FunderYork, Pennsylvania · EIN 45-2464321 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD BEAMESDERFER |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 NORWAY ST PO BOX 15052, YORK PA 17403 |
| Phone | 7177711928 |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT WRITTEN REQUEST INCLUDING CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS FROM SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA ARE THE PRIMARY FOCUS, BUT OTHER GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. |
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
6% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Family Alliance | York, PA | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | State College, PA | Collaboration commons | $40,000 |
| Appell Center for the Performing Arts | York, PA | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Northern Central Railway of York | New Freedom, PA | S.t.e.a.m. educational program | $15,000 |
| Bell Socialization Services | York, PA | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Crispus Attucks York | York, PA | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of South Central Pa | York, PA | York office renovation project | $10,000 |
| YMCA of York | York, PA | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| York City Parks Conservancy | York, PA | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| York Community Resource Center | York, PA | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Brynes Health Education Center | York, PA | Capital campaign | $8,000 |
| Leg-Up Farm | Mt Wolf, PA | Support capital building project | $8,000 |
| Logos Academy | York, PA | Support operating activities | $8,000 |
| Penn-Mar | Freeland, MD | Support capital building project | $5,000 |
| Turning Point | York, PA | Support operating activities | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $219,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $184,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $279,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349101981
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2464321
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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