Wilmer and Shirley Esbenshade Foundation
Invitation OnlyManheim, Pennsylvania · EIN 93-6702306 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$299K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$15,100
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,100 and $27,600.
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
8% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Church | Lancaster, PA | Program general support | $90,600 |
| Water Street Ministries | Lancaster, PA | Program general support | $32,800 |
| Lancaster Bible College | Lancaster, PA | Program general support | $30,200 |
| Friendship Community Ministries | Lititz, PA | Program general support | $27,600 |
| Align Life Ministries | Lebanon, PA | Program general support | $15,100 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | Merrifield, VA | Program general support | $15,100 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | East Petersburg, PA | Program general support | $15,100 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | Program general support | $15,100 |
| Hospice & Community Care | Lancaster, PA | Program general support | $15,100 |
| Manheim Central Fdn for Educational Enrichment | Manheim, PA | Program general support | $15,100 |
| Manheim Farm Show | Mount Joy, PA | Program general support | $15,100 |
| Farm & Home Foundation | Lancaster, PA | Program general support | $12,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $299,400 | 12 |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611219349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-6702306
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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