William and Jemima Brossman Charita Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderEphrata, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6087844 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | STEVEN ARMBRUSTER |
|---|---|
| Address | EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK, EPHRATA PA 17522 |
| Phone | 7177336576 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE SELECTION COMMITTEE. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENTS MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brossman Family | Ephrata, PA | Scholarship | $350,300 |
| Fulton Theatre | Lancaster, PA | General fund | $40,000 |
| St Joseph's University | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Pa College of Art and Design | Lancaster, PA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Foundation | Mount Joy, PA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Millersville University | Millersville, PA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Hacc Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Penn State University | University Park, PA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Historical Society of Cocalico Vall | Ephrata, PA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Penn Medicine | Lancaster, PA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania Dutch Council Scouting America | Lancaster, PA | General fund | $4,250 |
| Lancaster Bible College | Lancaster, PA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | Lancaster, PA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown, PA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Good Samaritan Services | Ephrata, PA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Central Pa Food Bank | Harrisburg, PA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Lancaster Symphone Orchestra | Lancaster, PA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Hospice & Community Care | Lancaster, PA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Pa | York, PA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Real Life Community Services | Denver, PA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Schreiber Center for Pediatric Deve | Lancaster, PA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Friendship Community | Lititz, PA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Uds Foundation | Lancaster, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Theodore R Sprecher Memorial Music | Ephrata, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Landisville, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $535,050 | 25 |
| 2023 | $553,036 | 22 |
| 2022 | $561,665 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630729349100118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6087844
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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