Private foundation · EIN 20-6609415 · Shippensburg, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Margaret Lienemann Perpetual Charitable Trust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $372K total, median $372K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$372K
Median grant
$372K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Charitable Distributions See Attached ReportShippensburg, PAContribution$372K

About this foundation

Margaret Lienemann Perpetual Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Orrstown Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Margaret Lienemann Perpetual Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Margaret Lienemann Perpetual Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $372K across 1 grants, a median of $372K.

Where does Margaret Lienemann Perpetual Charitable Trust give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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