Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 79 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ephrata Church of the BrethrenEphrata, PA | Various ministrieschildrens center - technology fundfacilities community ministrydeacon benevolent fund | $57K |
| Atlantic Northeast DistrictElizabethtown, PA | Various ministriesgeneral ministry fundurban initiative task team multicultural | $54K |
| Evangelical Congregational ChurchMyerstown, PA | Headquarters enlargement / school support / church plant | $26K |
| Suquehanna Valley Ministry CenterElizabethtown, PA | Operational support | $22K |
| FIRST Cob-BrooklynBrooklyn, NY | Opertional support - facilities | $17K |
| Everence Sharing FundGoshen, IN | Sharing fund | $15K |
| FIRST Cob-HarrisburgHarrisburg, PA | Operational support | $14K |
| Germantown Trust - BrethernElizabethtown, PA | Operational support | $13K |
| Mennonite Disaster ServiceLititz, PA | Operational support | $12K |
| Fairmount Homes Retirement CommunityEphrata, PA | Sharing fundcapital campaign | $12K |
| Everence FoundationGoshen, IN | Patron donor advised fund | $9,000 |
| Church of the BrethrenElgin, IL | Emergency disaster fund | $7,500 |
| Mennonite Economic Development AssociatesLancaster, PA | Operational support | $7,500 |
| Friendship CommunityLititz, PA | Operational support | $7,000 |
| LmcLancaster, PA | Operational support | $7,000 |
| Mennonite World ConferenceLancaster, PA | Operational support | $7,000 |
| Bridge of HopeLancaster, PA | Operational support - housing project | $6,500 |
| Ephrata Area Social ServicesEphrata, PA | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Good Samaritan ServicesEphrata, PA | Transitional housing | $5,500 |
| Lancaster County Food HubLancaster, PA | Operational support | $5,500 |
| Mountaineers TableEphrata, PA | Food distribution program | $5,500 |
| Bethany Theological SeminaryRichmond, VA | Various ministries | $4,875 |
| Cobys Family ServicesLeola, PA | Family counseling | $4,875 |
| Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical SeminaryElkhart, IN | Christian nationalism program | $4,500 |
| Catalyst Christian SchoolLititz, PA | Christian school | $4,500 |
| East Petersburg Mennonite ChurchEast Petersburg, PA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Ephrata Mennonite SchoolEphrata, PA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Faith Mennonite High SchoolKinsers, PA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Gehman Mennonite SchoolDenver, PA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Hinkletown Mennonite SchoolEphrata, PA | Nehemiah project | $4,500 |
| Manheim Christian Day SchoolManheim, PA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Mennonite Church USANewton, KS | Executive board ministries | $4,500 |
| Mennonite Church USANewton, KS | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Mennonite Education AgencyElkhart, IN | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Tandem LivingLancaster, PA | Assisted living | $4,500 |
| Tel Hai Retirement CommunityHoney Brook, PA | Benevolent fundcapital campaign | $4,500 |
| Terre Hill Mennonite High SchoolTerre Hill, PA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Diamond Street Early Childhood CenterAkron, PA | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Garden Spot Village Retirement CommunityNew Holland, PA | Benevolent fund | $4,000 |
| Landis Homes Retirement CommunityLititz, PA | Benevolent fund | $4,000 |
| Alpha & Omega Community CenterElizabethtown, PA | Hispanic outreach-lancaster city | $3,750 |
| Brethren World MissionLampeter, PA | Operational support | $3,750 |
| Camp SwataraBethel, PA | Operational support | $3,750 |
| Germantown Church of the BrethrenElizabethtown, PA | General ministry | $3,750 |
| Nuevo Amanecer-BethlehemElizabethtown, PA | Operational support | $3,750 |
| Anabaptist WorldElkhart, IN | Publisher of free newsletters | $3,500 |
| Atlantic Coast ConferenceLancaster, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Black Rock RetreatQuarryville, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Camp AndrewsHoltwood, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Camp DeerparkWestbrookville, NY | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Camp HebronHalifax, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Germantown Mennonite Historic TrustPhiladelphia, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Juniata Mennonite Historical SocietyRichfield, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Menno Simons Historical LibraryHarrisonburg, VA | Eastern mennonite university | $3,500 |
| Mennonite Heritage CenterHarleysville, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Mennonite Historical AssociationChambersburg, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Mennonite Historical SocietyGoshen, IN | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Mifflin County Mennonite Heritage CenterBelleville, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Muddy Creek Farm LibraryEphrata, PA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Shenandoah Valley Mennonite HistoriansHarrisonburg, VA | Operational support | $3,500 |
By state: Pennsylvania 60 · Indiana 6 · New York 2 · Virginia 6 · Kansas 2 · Illinois 2
About this foundation
Wenger Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Ephrata National Bank, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Wenger 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 Wenger Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $510K across 79 grants, a median of $4,000.
Where does Wenger Trust give?
Pennsylvania (60 grants), Indiana (6 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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