//
Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to edit this page and see interest from grant seekers.
The Powder Mill Foundation is a private trust based in YORK, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. It holds total assets of $146.7M. Annual income is reported at $38.6M. Total assets have grown from $14.7M in 2011 to $146.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, The Powder Mill Foundation has made 382 grants totaling $17.5M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $2.6M in 2020 to $7M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.1M, with an average award of $46K. The foundation has supported 195 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Powder Mill Foundation reported 382 individual grants totaling $18 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $25,000. Half of those grants fell between $10,000 and $50,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.1 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $13 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in PA, which received 378 of the 382 grants on record (99 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 195 distinct grantees, 44 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Partnership For Economic Development (Ycea) ($1.7 million), York County History Center ($1.1 million) and York College Of Pennsylvania ($778,393).
Computed from 382 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$450
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$30K
Largest Grant
$190K
Based on 92 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Powder Mill Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 382 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NY, MD.
The Powder Mill Foundation has distributed a total of $17.5M across 382 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $46K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.1M.
Primarily to charitable organizations benefiting york, pennsylvania.
The Powder Mill Foundation is headquartered in YORK, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
Get a weekly digest of new grants for organizations like yours
Get a free weekly digest of new grant opportunities as they're added to Granted. Unsubscribe anytime.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael H Hady Iii | PRESIDENT/CEO | $307K | $0 | $307K |
| Josephine S Appell | VICE-CHAIR, TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dave Kennedy | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Stetler | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne Mcconky | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beverly Mackereth | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Hodges | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louis J Appell Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Helen F Appell Ii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$146.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$132.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
382
Total Giving
$17.5M
Average Grant
$46K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
195
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| HopeHOME PURCHASE | Stewartstown, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Yorktowne HotelSUPPORT | York, PA | $513K | 2023 |
| Downtown IncSUPPORT | York, PA | $360K | 2023 |
| Parliament Art OrganizationSUPPORT | York, PA | $342K | 2023 |
| Partnership For Economic Development (Ycea)PLEDGE PAYMENT | York, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| Ywca Of York CountyPLEDGE PAYMENTS AND SUPPORTS | York, PA | $234K | 2023 |
| York County History CenterPLEDGE PAYMENT & SUPPORT | York, PA | $226K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of The RosesPLEDGE PAYMENTS AND SUPPORTS | York, PA | $211K | 2023 |
| Children'S Aid SocietyPLEDGE PAYMENT | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| York College Of PennsylvaniaSUPPORT | York, PA | $171K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyBUILDING RENOVATIONS, RED KETTLE PROGRAM, AND PLEDGE PAYMENT | York, PA | $160K | 2023 |
| New Hope MinistriesBUILDING ACQUISTION | York, PA | $150K | 2023 |
| Braided River CollectivePLEDGE PAYMENT | York, PA | $150K | 2023 |
| United Way Of York CountySTRATEGIC PLAN | York, PA | $130K | 2023 |
| Lower Susqhehanna RiverPROPERTY PURCHASE | Wrightsville, PA | $120K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania College Of Art And DesignFEASABILITY STUDY & PLEDGE PAYMENT | Lancaster, PA | $110K | 2023 |
| Susquehanna National Heritage AreaFINAL PLEDGE PAYMENT | Wrightsville, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| York Habitat For HumanityPLEDGE PAYMENTS | York, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| York Tec CentroPLEDGE PAYMENT | York, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Lancaster ConservancyPLEDGE PAYMENT | Lancaster, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Leadership YorkPLEDGE PAYMENT | York, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Main Street YorkBLOCK BY BLOCK PROGRAM | York, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Hanover YmcaPLEDGE PAYMENT | Hanover, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Bell Socialization Services IncPLEDGE PAYMENT | York, PA | $95K | 2023 |
| White Rose LeadershipSUPPORT | York, PA | $88K | 2023 |
| Family First HealthELEVATOR | York, PA | $80K | 2023 |
| Horn FarmPLEDGE PAYMENT | York, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| Weeconnect Early Learning CenterRENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS | York, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| York Day Early Learning CenterPLAYGROUND UPGRADES AND EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT FREEZER | York, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| Cultural Alliance Of York CountyANNUAL SUPPORT | York, PA | $70K | 2023 |
| Hospice And Community CareMARKETING AND CLINICAL PEDIATRIC TEAM | York, PA | $65K | 2023 |
| Summitt Grove Camp & Conference CenterBUILDING RENOVATIONS | New Freedom, PA | $64K | 2023 |
| Pa & Md Railroad Preservation SocietyFACILITY DEVELOPMENT | Airville, PA | $60K | 2023 |
| Creative YorkSEWER AND BASEMENT REPAIR | York, PA | $56K | 2023 |
| Keystone KidspaceSTEAM CLUB AND DAY OF MUSIC | York, PA | $56K | 2023 |
| Olivias HouseKITCHEN AND BATH RENOVATIONS | York, PA | $55K | 2023 |
| House Of HopeREPOINTING OF BRICK | Jacobus, PA | $54K | 2023 |
| York County Community FoundationNON-PROFIT STUDY | York, PA | $53K | 2023 |
| LogosworksYORK SAFENET | York, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Pappus HousePLEDGE PAYMENT | York, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Shine Music FoundationRENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS | York, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Upmc Pinnacle FoundationPARTNERSHIP WITH YORK FRESH FOOD FARMS | Harrisburg, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Penn State YorkPLEDGE PAYMENT | York, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| ServantsYORK CITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND PURCHASE OF NEW TRAILER | Red Lion, PA | $45K | 2023 |
| Ajb FoundationEQUIPMENT PURCHASE | Harrisburg, PA | $42K | 2023 |
| Lifepath Christian MinistriesFACILITY UPGRADES | York, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| Eichelberger Performing Arts CenterSOUND SYSTEM REPLACEMENT | Hanover, PA | $38K | 2023 |