Private foundation · EIN 25-6901617 · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elizabeth M Anderson Charitable Tr

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: 4 grants paid, $62K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$62K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Quincy United Methodist Home Benevolent Care FundDillsburg, PAGeneral support$15K
Coyle Free LibraryChambersburg, PAGeneral support$15K
Menno Haven Inc Benevolent FundChambersburg, PAGeneral support$15K
Zion Reformed ChurchChambersburg, PAGeneral support$15K

About this foundation

Elizabeth M Anderson Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Farmers & Merchants Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Elizabeth M Anderson Charitable Tr 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 Elizabeth M Anderson Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $62K across 4 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Elizabeth M Anderson Charitable Tr give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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