Burkholder Family Foundation

EIN 26-2899494 · PA · NTEE T12

Invitation only Typical grant ~$12K Funds in PA, NY, CO +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Burkholder Family Foundation based in PA paid 43 grants totaling $1.1M to 43 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $140K, with a median of $12K. Its largest recipients included NEW YORK SCHOOL OF URBAN MINISTRY, MEN OF IRON, and HORIZON INITIATIVE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$37,461
Giving (latest yr)
$1,065,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
43
Median grant
$12K
Recipients
43
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • New York School of Urban Ministry$140,000
  • Men of Iron$120,000
  • Horizon Initiative$100,000
  • Big Picture Soccer$65,000
  • Lightshine Ministries$60,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$845,500 · 37 grants
  • New York$140,000 · 1 grant
  • Colorado$50,000 · 1 grant
  • Alabama$25,000 · 2 grants
  • Washington$4,000 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (43)

New York School of Urban Ministry
Long Island City, NY
Community Support
$140,000
Men of Iron
Manheim, PA
Community Support
$120,000
Horizon Initiative
Lancaster, PA
Community Support
$100,000
Big Picture Soccer
Lancaster, PA
Community Support
$65,000
Lightshine Ministries
Mount Joy, PA
Community Support
$60,000
The Caring Cupboard
Palmyra, PA
Community Support
$50,000
Bridge of Hope National
Exton, PA
Community Support
$50,000
The Navigators
Colorado Springs, CO
Community Support
$50,000
Lititz Area Mennonite School
Lititz, PA
Community Support
$41,000
Manheim Christian Day School
Manheim, PA
Community Support
$35,000
Catalyst Christian School
Lititz, PA
Community Support
$35,000
Cef of Lancaster County
East Petersburg, PA
Community Support
$30,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Burkholder Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Burkholder Family Foundation reported 43 itemized grants totaling $1.1M. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $140K (median $12K).

Recent recipients include NEW YORK SCHOOL OF URBAN MINISTRY, MEN OF IRON, HORIZON INITIATIVE, among 43 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Burkholder Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Burkholder Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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