Private foundation · EIN 23-3094851 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Breidegam Family Foundation Inc

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: 65 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $3,500. 88% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
65
$2.4M
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in PA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$45M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFleetwood, PATo support the health network in the local community$1.0M
Penn State HealthHershey, PAGeneral support$250K
Indian Hills FoundationOttumwa, IAGeneral support$200K
United Way of Berks CountyReading, PAGeneral support$150K
Alvernia UniversityReading, PAGeneral support$100K
Foundation for the Reading Public MuseumReading, PATo educate and enlighten through art, science, and civilization$100K
Good Shepherd RehabilitationAllentown, PARestoring lives by rehabilitation$100K
Penn StateState College, PAGeneral support$100K
Olivet Boys and Girls ClubReading, PATo help children build bright futures$75K
Spotlight PaHarrisburg, PAGeneral support$50K
Our City ReadingReading, PAGeneral support$40K
Rockland TownshipFleetwood, PANew fire truck fund$30K
Christ Mertz Lutheran ChurchFleetwood, PACapital improvements$15K
Historical Society of BerksReading, PAGeneral support$15K
Reading Hospital FoundationWest Reading, PAMobile mammography unit$15K
Breast Cancer SupportWest Reading, PAGeneral support$13K
Reading Science CenterReading, PASisters in stem program & celebrate science day$13K
Berks County Intermediate UnitReading, PAHead start program at goggleworks$10K
Caron Treatment CentersWernersville, PA2025 richard j caron award of excellence celebration$10K
Baylor Scott & White Central Texas FoundationTemple, TXGeneral support$9,000
Reading Society of Model EngineersFleetwood, PAStorm damage repair fund$8,000
Schuylkill River Greenway AssociationPottstown, PAAll-season sponsorship$7,500
John Paul II CenterShillington, PATo provide support for the gala$7,000
Kutztown Community PartnershipKutztown, PAKutztown strand 2025$6,000
American Red CrossReading, PABerks county disaster relief partnership$5,000
Berks EncoreReading, PATo enhance and develop aging individuals$5,000
Easterseals Eastern PaAllentown, PA100th anniversary annual appeal$5,000
Emerging Entrepreneurs AcademyWyomissing, PAGeneral support$5,000
Girl Scouts of Eastern PaMiquon, PATake the lead 2025$5,000
Hannah's Hope MinistriesReading, PATo assist homeless single mothers achieve a better life for themselves and their children$5,000
New Journey Community OutreachReading, PATo provide support for a daily soup kitchen, weekly food pantry, and weekly clothing center for individuals and families in need$5,000
WacosaSt Cloud, MNAph/wacosa fundraiser$5,000
Kutztown Fair AssociationKutztown, PAKids day event$3,500
Friend IncKutztown, PA35th annual benefit auction$3,000
Minsi Trails CouncilAllentown, PALehigh valley leadership dinner$3,000
Berks Community Health CenterReading, PAPicture berks healthy 2025$2,940
A Good Thyme for LifeReading, PAA good thyme for life event$2,500
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL2025 walk to end alzheimer's berks county$2,500
Family Guidance CenterWyomissing, PA7th annual mind your health event$2,500
Miller-Keystone Blood CenterBethlehem, PAAppreciation series$2,500
Oley Valley Community Education FoundationOley, PASponsorship$2,500
Oley Valley Community Fair AssociationOley, PATo fund the oley valley community fair assocaition$2,500
Opportunity HouseReading, PATo educate and empower people$2,500
Safe BerksReading, PACelebration of peace event$2,500
Adalyn Rose FoundationWyomissing, PABaby grand gala 2025$2,000
Community Evangelical ChurchReading, PANight to shine event$2,000
Make a Wish FoundationBlue Bell, PATo fullfill the wishes of terminally ill children$2,000
Allentown Symphony AssociationAllentown, PAEl sistema lehigh valley program$1,500
Prospectus BercoReading, PATo inspire people with disabilities and special needs$1,500
Girls on the Run of Berks CountyReading, PATo further the health and wellness of young girls in the communtity$1,250
Kahs AwardKutztown, PATo provide awards for seniors from kutztown school district$1,200
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXNavitas 2025 walk$1,000
Borough of KutztownKutztown, PATo provide support for the concert series in the park$1,000
Dayspring Homes IncReading, PAStake in the future$1,000
Faith Mountain MissionDanville, KYCamp lewis summer camp 2024$1,000
Family Promise of Lehigh ValleyAllentown, PA2025 community partnership program$1,000
Foundation for IupIndiana, PATo provide support for the iup library$1,000
Iowa College FoundationDes Moines, IAAnnual giving 2025$1,000
Kids PeaceSchnecksville, PAGeneral support$1,000
St Ignatius Loyola Regional SchoolReading, PA20th annual inspire dinner and auction$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 57 · Iowa 2 · Texas 2 · Minnesota 1 · Illinois 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Breidegam Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Breidegam Family Foundation Inc 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 Breidegam Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.4M across 65 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does Breidegam Family Foundation Inc give?

Pennsylvania (57 grants), Iowa (2 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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