Cares Committee
Preselected recipients only
Cares Committee is a private foundation in Lititz, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$220,097
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,900 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500 | 1 | $4,285 |
| 2024 | $2,900 | 1 | $156,075 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 2 | $220,097 |
How to apply
Cares Committee says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Cares Committee funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depaul University | Educational | $2,500 |
| University of Nevada | Educational | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Janice Fisher
- Savannah Harper
- Kayla Thomas - Judge
- Tara Wise
Questions people ask
Does Cares Committee accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cares Committee give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Cares Committee?
Its 2025 filing lists Janice Fisher (Treasurer), Savannah Harper (Chair), Kayla Thomas - Judge (Secretary) and Tara Wise (Co-Chair).
What does Cares Committee fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.