Private foundation · EIN 94-3447665 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Royer Family 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: 16 grants paid, $946K total, median $25K. 25% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$946K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in PA
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Refuge Place InternationalMonrovia, LIHealth care to people of liberia$200K
Faith Healing Developmnt OrgFreetown, SLPurch of farm equp, mushroom growing$151K
Church of the BrethrenElgin, HAFor medical clinics & comm dev projs$135K
Sierra Leone Mission & DevelopmentMiddletown, SLConstruction of school, medical care$125K
Found in TranslationDorchester, MASupport for immigrant train. & educ.$100K
Rural Youth Development OrganizatioKandeh Town Bo Distri, SLAgricultural programs$72K
AfcaidsHarrisburg, CGConstruction of greenhouse in congo$38K
Brethren Housing AssociationHarrisburg, PAPrgrm for homeless to self-sufficien$25K
Horizons ProgramLancaster, PASummer prgrm for low-income children$25K
Bread and Water for AfricaAlexandria, CGAgricultural project at orphanage$25K
Lgbt Asylum Task ForceWorcester, MASupport asylum-seeking immigrant$15K
Chestnut HousingLancaster, PADevelopment of affordable housing$10K
The Center at Hampton HouseRydal, PAHelp autistic young adults$10K
Hope WalksYork Springs, CGMedical help children in congo$7,000
New Community ProjectBlue Ridge, RWFund mushroom-growing project$5,000
Arms Around Africa Bethany United Methodist ChurchRed Lion, SLProvide equip for agriculture needs$3,150

By state: INTL 10 · Massachusetts 2 · Pennsylvania 4

About this foundation

The Royer Family Charitable 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.

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Does The Royer Family 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 The Royer Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $946K across 16 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does The Royer Family Charitable Foundation give?

INTL (10 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), Pennsylvania (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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