Gerhart Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Gerhart Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Colmar, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $65,820 and the largest $153,580. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$65,820
- Largest grant$153,580
- Assets$29.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 15 | $23.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 16 | $25.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 15 | $29.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert W Pritchard Trustee 590 Bethlehem Pike Suite A, Colmar, PA 18915 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 997-6700 |
| What to submit | Application should be in writing |
| Deadlines | September 1st |
| Restrictions | Funds are distributed for the benefit of charitable, religious, educational, literary or scientific tax exempt organizations. |
What Gerhart Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $932,450 |
| California | 1 | $65,820 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $65,820 |
| Colorado | 1 | $43,880 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure International | General fund to help global children's fund | $153,580 |
| Crossroads Pregnancy Car | General fund | $109,700 |
| Plumstead Christian School | General fund | $109,700 |
| Quakertown Christian School | General fund | $109,700 |
| Camp Menolan | General fund | $87,760 |
| Spruce Lake Retreat | General fund | $87,760 |
| Upper Bucks Christian School | General fund | $87,760 |
| Harvey Cedars Bible Conferance | General fund | $65,820 |
| Joni and Friends | General fund | $65,820 |
| Bald Eagle Boys Camp | General fund | $43,880 |
| Compassion International | General fund | $43,880 |
| Doylestown Area Fish | General fund | $43,880 |
| Manna on Main Street | General fund | $43,880 |
| Philly House | General fund | $43,880 |
| Kingdom Patrons | General fund | $10,970 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Gerhart
- Robert W Pritchard
Questions people ask
Does Gerhart Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 1st.
How much does Gerhart Family Charitable Trust give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $65,820.
Who runs Gerhart Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Gerhart (Trustee) and Robert W Pritchard (Trustee).
What does Gerhart Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.