J Harry Hibshman Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
J Harry Hibshman Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$5.2 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 1 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 1 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 1 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | The Ephrata National Bank 47 E Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (717) 733-6576 |
| What to submit | Students are notified by the guidance counselor's office at ephrata area high school to go online and fill out the application electronically. |
| Deadlines | Varies year to year |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are only given to qualifying ephrata area high school students attending a post-secondary school. |
What J Harry Hibshman Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $1.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- The Ephrata National Bank
Questions people ask
Does J Harry Hibshman Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Varies year to year.
How much does J Harry Hibshman Scholarship Fund give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs J Harry Hibshman Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists The Ephrata National Bank (Trustee).
What does J Harry Hibshman Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.