City Limits Foundation
Preselected recipients only
City Limits Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $697,050 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $12,250 and the largest $123,500. 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$697,050
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$12,250
- Largest grant$123,500
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was down from $725,188 the year before.
34% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $332,950 | 25 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $725,188 | 45 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $697,050 | 44 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
City Limits Foundation 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 City Limits Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 43 | $692,050 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evolve Youth Trades Academy Inc | To further the mission of the recipient. | $123,500 |
| Advantage Lancaster | To further the mission of the recepient. | $39,000 |
| Bridge of Hope Lancaster | To further the mission of the recipient | $38,200 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | To further the mission of the recipient. | $30,000 |
| The Mix | To further the mission of the recipient | $30,000 |
| Lancaster Education Foundation | To further the mission of the recipient. | $27,500 |
| Tenfold | To further the mission of the recipient. | $25,000 |
| Lancaster Redevelopment Fund Inc | To further the mission of the recipient | $25,000 |
| Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning | To further the mission of the recipient. | $22,800 |
| Lancaster Early Education Center | To further the mission of the recipient. | $21,500 |
| Bright Side Opportunities Center | To further the mission of the recipient | $20,000 |
| Girls on the Run Lancaster | To further the mission of the recipient | $20,000 |
| Wildheart Ministries | To further the mission of the recipient | $17,750 |
| African American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster | To further the mission of the recipient | $17,500 |
| Children Deserve A Chance Foundation DBA Attollo | To further the mission of the recipient | $17,500 |
| Touchstone Foundation | To further the mission of the recipient. | $17,500 |
| Bench Mark Program | To further the mission of the recipient | $15,000 |
| Lancaster Science Factory | To further the mission of the recipient | $15,000 |
| Power Packs Project | To further the mission of the recipient. | $15,000 |
| Assets Lancaster | To further the mission of the recipient | $15,000 |
| Hand Up Partners | To further the mission of the recipient | $14,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Lancaster | To further the mission of the recipient. | $12,500 |
| La Academia Partnership Charter School | To further the mission of the partnership | $12,000 |
| St John Neumann Conference | To further the mission of the recipient | $12,000 |
| Lancaster Public Library | To further the mission of the recipient. | $10,000 |
| The Fulton Theatre | To further the mission of the recipient. | $10,000 |
| United Way of Lancaster County | To further the mission of the recipient | $10,000 |
| The Common Wheel | To further the mission of the recipient | $7,500 |
| Leadership Lancaster | To further the mission of the recipient | $7,500 |
| Dive Inc | To further the mission of the recipient. | $6,000 |
| BRO2GO LLC | To further the mission of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Jeff Musser Foundation | To further the mission of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Lancaster Recreation Commission | To further the mission of the recipient. | $5,000 |
| Lifecycles | To further the mission of the recipient | $5,000 |
| National Ambucs Inc | To further the mission of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Ambucs | To further the mission of the recipient. | $4,000 |
| Lancaster City Alliance | To further the mission of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | To further the mission of the recipient | $2,500 |
| YWCA Lancaster | To further the mission of the recipient | $2,500 |
| South Ann Concerned Neighbors | To further the mission of the recipient. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Gary Neff
- Marsh K Neff
- Steven P Deck
Questions people ask
Does City Limits Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does City Limits Foundation give?
$697,050 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $12,250.
Who runs City Limits Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J Gary Neff (President), Marsh K Neff (Secretary) and Steven P Deck (Vice President).
What does City Limits Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.