Forest Path Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Forest Path Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $215,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $105,500 | 2 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $215,500 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 3 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Forest Path 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 Forest Path Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancasterleb Literacy Council | Literary assistance | $50,000 |
| Lancaster Co Redevelopment Fund | Support affordable housing | $50,000 |
| Lancaster Public Library | Library support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas F Selch
- L Jean Selch
- Katherine V Selch
- Susanna Conti
Questions people ask
Does Forest Path Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Forest Path Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Forest Path Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas F Selch (President), L Jean Selch (Director, VP), Katherine V Selch (Director) and Susanna Conti (Director).
What does Forest Path Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and housing and homelessness.