Private foundation · EIN 25-6845676 · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Evelyn I Beard Char Tr Uw

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: 6 grants paid, $68K total, median $11K. 17% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$68K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in PA
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer Society IncHagerstown, MDGeneral support$11K
March of DimesArlington, VAGeneral support$11K
The Salvation Army Attn Mr Richard D AllenWest Nyack, NYGeneral support$11K
American Heart Assoc Franklin County di VSt Petersburg, FLGeneral support$11K
King Street United Brethren ChurchChambersburg, PAGeneral support$11K
Arthritis Foundation Central Pa ChapterAtlanta, GAGeneral support$11K

By state: Maryland 1 · Virginia 1 · New York 1 · Florida 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Evelyn I Beard Char Tr Uw is a private grantmaking foundation in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Farmers & Merchants Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Evelyn I Beard Char Tr Uw 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 Evelyn I Beard Char Tr Uw give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $68K across 6 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Evelyn I Beard Char Tr Uw give?

Maryland (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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