Franklin County Chapter Nsdar
Accepts applications
Franklin County Chapter Nsdar is a private foundation in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,226 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,726 and the largest $4,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7,226
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$1,726
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$746,337
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,250 the year before.
50% 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 | $4,060 | 2 | $661,242 |
| 2024 | $6,250 | 2 | $704,572 |
| 2025 | $7,226 | 3 | $746,337 |
How to apply
| Contact | Terry Shade 131 Jackson Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (717) 372-0856, tjshade@comcast.net |
| What to submit | Applications are given to all schools in franklin and fulton county. |
| Deadlines | Must be received by march 15. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Franklin County Chapter Nsdar funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,726 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships and Awards | Scholarships to high schools | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships & charitable funds | $1,726 |
| Franklin County Historical Society | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly Baker
- Ellen Charles Gsell
- Terry Shade
- Nina Tarner
- Frances Woods
- Gail Runshaw
- Karen Shoemaker
Questions people ask
Does Franklin County Chapter Nsdar accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Must be received by march 15.
How much does Franklin County Chapter Nsdar give?
$7,226 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,726.
Who runs Franklin County Chapter Nsdar?
Its 2025 filing lists Kimberly Baker (Regent), Ellen Charles Gsell (Vice Regent), Terry Shade (Treasurer) and Nina Tarner (Record Secre) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Franklin County Chapter Nsdar fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.