How to apply
Grant application and donation requests are available at www.kalassylvinfoundation.org Contact: Kalas Foundation Attn Keith Stankie, 167 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, Pa, 7173365575 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations, with no political affiliations, in support of sustainable projects or programs mainly within the ephrata, denver, reading, and lancaster region.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
56 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Fire CompanyDenver, PA | Annual campaign | $8,000 |
| Fulton TheatreLancaster, PA | Mainstage | $6,500 |
| Adamstown Area LibraryAdamstown, PA | Annual funds | $5,000 |
| Cocalico Education FoundationDenver, PA | Annual fundraising | $5,000 |
| Denverephrata Rotary ClubStevens, PA | Annual golf outing | $5,000 |
| Ephrata Area Social ServicesEphrata, PA | Annual fundraising | $5,000 |
| Helping HarvestReading, PA | Fresh food bank | $5,000 |
| Hope Rescue MissonReading, PA | Lighthouse women's & children center | $5,000 |
| Lancaster County Project for NeedyEast Petersburg, PA | Lcpn - christmas dinners | $5,000 |
| Lancaster Science FactoryLancater, PA | Stem | $5,000 |
| LindeBurr Ridge, IL | Lurie children's hospital | $5,000 |
| Schreiber Center for PediatricsLancaster, PA | Annual fundraising | $5,000 |
| Drillers Service IncHickory, NC | Water well trust | $4,625 |
| Central Penn Food BankHarrisburg, PA | Food for families | $3,000 |
| Clare HouseLancaster, PA | Supplies to support women and children | $3,000 |
| Cocalico Area Fire DepartmentReamstown, PA | Annual fundraising | $3,000 |
| Cocalico MinisteriumDenver, PA | Holiday meals | $3,000 |
| Friendship CommunityLititz, PA | Services for austistic individuals | $3,000 |
| Garden Spot Fire RescueNew Holland, PA | Annual fundraising | $3,000 |
| Good Samaritan ShelterEphrata, PA | Supplies to support women and children | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central PennsylvaniaYork, PA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Lafayette Fire CompanyLancaster, PA | Annual campaign | $3,000 |
| Milagro HouseLancaster, PA | Supplies to support women & children/organization | $3,000 |
| Pos of a Wc211Shillington, PA | Va hospital supplies mohnton | $3,000 |
| Real Life Community ServicesDenver, PA | Real life community services | $3,000 |
| Water Street Rescue MissionLancaster, PA | Meals for needy | $3,000 |
| Adamstown Rodgun ClubReinholds, PA | Kids fishing rodeo | $2,500 |
| City Light MinistriesReading, PA | Homeless program | $2,500 |
| Eagle Pride BasketballStevens, PA | Annual fundraising | $2,500 |
| East Cocalico Lions ClubReamstown, PA | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Ephrata Area Rehab ServicesEphrata, PA | Annual fundraising | $2,500 |
| Gigi'sLancaster, PA | Down syndrome support | $2,500 |
| Hempfield Girls Lacrosse BoosterLandisville, PA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Jan's Circle of FriendsReinholds, PA | 5k run/walk denver pa | $2,500 |
| Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PA | Women's softball program | $2,500 |
| Lancaster Early Education CenterLancaster, PA | Creative curriculum | $2,500 |
| MdaSinking Springs, PA | Ride for life | $2,500 |
| New Hope MinistriesDover, PA | Annual fundraising | $2,500 |
| One 80 MinistriesMechanicsburg, PA | Annual golf outing | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Shriners Hospital Co Rajah ShrinePhiladelphia, PA | Annual fundraising | $2,500 |
| The Wildcat FoundationMechanicsburg, PA | Annual fundraising | $2,500 |
| VisioncorpLancaster, PA | Annual fundraising | $2,500 |
| Warwick Boys Volleyball Parent AssociationLititz, PA | Annual fundraising | $2,500 |
| Young Men's Business LeagueLancaster, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Abington School DistrictAbington, PA | Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| B Strong Fight on FoundationWest Reading, PA | Annual golf outing | $2,000 |
| Bethany Children's HouseWomelsdorf, PA | Annual fundraising | $2,000 |
| Denver FairDenver, CO | Denver fair auction committee | $2,000 |
| Highpoint Community ChurchEphrata, PA | Food bank | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyPhiladelphia, PA | Keystone county ride | $2,000 |
| Opportunity HouseReading, PA | Annual fundraising | $2,000 |
| Psu Club of LancasterLititz, PA | Annual golf outing | $2,000 |
| West AirSan Diego, CA | Make a wish event | $1,500 |
| Womelsdorf Community LibraryWomelsdorf, PA | Fire and ice festival | $1,000 |
| Cocalico Girls Youth LacrosseDenver, PA | Spring program | $750 |
| Las Bandidas Softball TeamWernersville, PA | Equipment | $500 |
By state: Pennsylvania 52 · Illinois 1 · North Carolina 1 · Colorado 1 · California 1
About this foundation
The@kalas Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 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 The@kalas Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant application and donation requests are available at www.kalassylvinfoundation.org Deadlines: NONE.
How much does The@kalas Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $173K across 56 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does The@kalas Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (52 grants), Illinois (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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