Private foundation · EIN 87-6738764 · York, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mim Enck Charitable Foundation

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: 7 grants paid, $512K total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$512K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mount Gretna Arts CouncilMount Gretna, PACharitable$147K
Black Rock RetreatQuarryville, PACharitable$100K
Lancaster Farmland TrustLancaster, PAPreserve farmland$100K
Lancaster County Conservancy Attn Fritz SchroederLancaster, PAFor land protection &$100K
Gretna Productions Inc Gretna TheatreMount Gretna, PASponsorship multiple$31K
Music at Gretna IncMount Gretna, PASponsorships$30K
Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation & Community Services (gears)Elizabethtown, PACamp ladybug$3,000

About this foundation

Mim Enck Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in York, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Mim Enck Charitable Foundation 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 Mim Enck Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $512K across 7 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Mim Enck Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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