Ferree Foundation
Accepts applications
Ferree Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $18,460 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$18,460
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$24.5 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $905,450 the year before.
78% of its 2024 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 | $905,450 | 18 | $23.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 28 | $24.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Katherine Schock 229 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (717) 735-8288 |
| What to submit | See the foundation's website for information on submission guidelines - www.ferree-foundation.org |
| Deadlines | See the foundation's website for information on submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The ferree foundation considers grant requests for specific projects, endowments and, occasionally, general operations. Grants are only made to organizations that are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The foundation does not make grants to individuals, nor does it make loans. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ferree Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 28 | $1.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin & Marshall College | Ware institute of civic engagement | $400,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Ware college house program endowment | $100,000 |
| Fulton Theatre | 2024 grant | $100,000 |
| Lancaster Country Day School | 2024 grant | $50,000 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | 2024 grant | $50,000 |
| Lancasterlebanon Habitat for Humanity | 2024 grant | $50,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center | 2024 grant | $50,000 |
| North Museum | 2024 grant | $40,000 |
| Central Market Trust | 2024 grant | $30,000 |
| Hope Inspire Love | 2024 grant | $25,000 |
| Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association | 2024 grant | $25,000 |
| Lancaster Science Factory | 2024 grant | $22,880 |
| Oxford Area Historical Association | 2024 grant | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | 2024 grant | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Services | 2024 grant | $16,920 |
| Aarons Acres | 2024 grant | $15,000 |
| Arch Street Center | 2024 grant | $15,000 |
| Echos | 2024 grant | $15,000 |
| Visioncorps | 2024 grant | $15,000 |
| Crossnet Ministries | 2024 grant | $10,000 |
| Lancaster Conservancy | 2024 grant | $10,000 |
| Parish Resource Center | 2024 grant | $10,000 |
| Servant Stage | 2024 grant | $8,000 |
| Lancaster County Christian School | 2024 grant | $5,000 |
| Mt Hope Nazarene Retirement Community | 2024 grant | $5,000 |
| Long's Park Art Festival | 2024 grant | $4,000 |
| Pogil | 2024 grant | $3,588 |
| Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center | 2024 grant | $3,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald J Frederick
- Paul W Ware
- Katherine Schock
- Judy S Ware
Questions people ask
Does Ferree Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See the foundation's website for information on submission deadlines.
How much does Ferree Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $18,460.
Who runs Ferree Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald J Frederick (Director), Paul W Ware (Pres, Treas & Sec), Katherine Schock (Executive Director) and Judy S Ware (Director).
What does Ferree Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.