Private foundation · EIN 02-0746127 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Metzler Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $171K total, median $3,500. 27% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$171K
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in PA
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Hope MinistriesDillsburg, PAUnrestricted$50K
New Hope MinistriesDillsburg, PAChallenge$50K
New Hope MinistriesDillsburg, PAGiving tuesday challenge$25K
Our Daily Bread MinistriesGrand Rapid, MIUnrestricted$15K
Homeward Bound Animal RescueMechanicsburg, PAUnrestricted$5,000
The American Cancer SocietyWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
Backpacks for LifeJerey City, NJUnrestricted$3,940
Other Ones Foundation IncAustin, TXUnrestricted$3,500
Rowan Helping MinistriesSalisbury, NCUnrestricted$3,000
Yellow Bike ProjectAustin, TXUnrestricted$2,500
Roc Charlotte IncCharlotte, NCUnrestricted$2,500
Austin ZooAustin, TXUnrestricted$2,000
Historic Salisbury Foundation IncSalisbury, NCUnrestricted$2,000
Waterworks Visual Arts CenterSalisbury, NCUnrestricted$1,000
Austin Justice CoalitionAustin, TXUnrestricted$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 4 · Michigan 1 · Texas 4 · North Carolina 4 · District of Columbia 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Metzler Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Sageworth Trust Co, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Metzler Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Metzler Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $171K across 15 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does Metzler Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Texas (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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