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EIN 26-1404848

Adams County Community Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Gettysburg
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
Description
The Adams County Community Foundation promotes and facilitates charitable giving, builds a permanent endowment, and invests in the communities of Adams County, PA. Donor Advised grants enable donors to suggest beneficiary organizations with guidance from the community foundation, while Designated grants support specific nonprofits. Unrestricted and Field of Interest Funds address critical issues through competitive grant programs open to all nonprofit organizations in the region.
Total revenues
$4,206,733
2023
Total expenses
$3,960,550
2023
Total assets
$22,944,094
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Adams County Community Foundation

Giving Spree - Our annual day of giving that connects donors to groups and organizations that match their charitable interest.
Unrestricted and Field of Interest Funds support critical issues through competitive grant programs open to all nonprofit organizations in the region.
Donor Advised and Designated Grants - Donor Advised grants allow donors to suggest beneficiary organizations, taking advantage of guidance and information from the community foundation. Designated grants support specific nonprofit organizations with an annual gift continuing for generations.

Grants made by Adams County Community Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Adams County Historical SocietySee Statement$615,865
Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding ProgramSee Statement$177,172
Young Womens Christian Association of Gettysburg and Adams CountySee Statement$128,970
...and 77 more grants made totalling $2,909,281

Who funds Adams County Community Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Destination GettysburgDonation$121,400
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$105,500
Thomas L Cline FoundationFor Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program$100,000
...and 29 more grants received totalling $929,964

Personnel at Adams County Community Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Ralph M. SerpePresident and Chief Executive Officer$108,844
Bruce HartmanChief Financial Officer
Lisa DonohoeDirector of Community Programs

Financials for Adams County Community Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,632,534
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$357,311
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$216,888
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,206,733

Form 990s for Adams County Community Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-01990View PDF
2022-122023-04-12990View PDF
2021-122022-04-12990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $31,000 from Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing (ICF)
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Satish and Rupal Shah Charitable Foundation
October 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCommunity foundationsCharities
Issues
EducationCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsState / local levelEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
25 S Fourth St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Metro area
Gettysburg, PA
County
Adams County, PA
Website URL
adamscountycf.org/ 
Phone
(717) 337-0060
IRS details
EIN
26-1404848
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Revoked
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0242804
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-05
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