Community foundation · EIN 26-1404848
Adams County Community Foundation Inc
Gettysburg, PA
Adams County Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Gettysburg, PA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $5.48M in grants paid across 204 grants, with $30.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Upper Adams School District, Adams County Historical Socie and South Central Community Actio.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Adams County Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The community foundation requires grant recipients to sign a grant agreement and submit a final report that documents the use of the grant funds.scholarship funds are remitted directly to educational institutions to be applied to the students' account.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Our purpose is to promote and facilitate charitable giving, and to build a permanent endowment that will invest in the communities of Adams County
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Adams School District | Biglerville, PA | — | $1,222,354 |
| Adams County Historical Socie | Gettysburg, PA | — | $499,921 |
| South Central Community Actio | Gettysburg, PA | — | $312,361 |
| Shining Stars Therapeutic Rid | Gettysburg, PA | — | $297,008 |
| New Hope Ministries | Dillsburg, PA | — | $174,975 |
| Adams County Library System | Gettysburg, PA | — | $134,368 |
| Land Conservancy of Adams Cou | Gettysburg, PA | — | $133,904 |
| Adams Rescue Mission ARM | Gettysburg, PA | — | $131,394 |
| Bermudian Springs School Dist | York Springs, PA | Donor Advised/Designated Fund Grant | $125,077 |
| Gettysburg Cares Inc | Gettysburg, PA | — | $94,585 |
| Gettysburg Community Soup Kit | Gettysburg, PA | — | $82,222 |
| Gettysburg Community Theatre | Gettysburg, PA | — | $77,062 |
| Adams County Farmers Market | Gettysburg, PA | — | $69,682 |
| Hanover Area YMCAGettysburg | Gettysburg, PA | — | $66,970 |
| Adams County SPCA | Gettsburg, PA | — | $63,400 |
| Ruths Harvest Gettysburg | Gettysburg, PA | — | $59,248 |
| Adams County Arts Council | Gettysburg, PA | — | $53,044 |
| Forever Love Rescue | Gettysburg, PA | — | $48,933 |
| Adams County Childrens Advoc | Gettysburg, PA | — | $48,521 |
| United Way of Adams County | Gettysburg, PA | — | $47,634 |
| Evergreen Cemetery Associatio | Gettysburg, PA | Donor Advised/Designated Fund Grant | $47,526 |
| Lincoln Cemetery Project Asso | Gettysburg, PA | — | $46,083 |
| Adams County Habitat for Huma | Gettysburg, PA | — | $40,406 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic S | Gettysburg, PA | — | $40,190 |
| Waldos & Company | Gettysburg, PA | — | $39,834 |
The 25 largest of 204 grants listed on the return. 100 grants to individuals ($199K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Adams County Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Adams County Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Adams County Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $5,484,981 in grants paid (204 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Adams County Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Upper Adams School District (PA), $1.22M, Adams County Historical Socie (PA), $500K, South Central Community Actio (PA), $312K, Shining Stars Therapeutic Rid (PA), $297K and New Hope Ministries (PA), $175K.