Kalas Foundation
Accepts applications
Kalas Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $172,875 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$172,875
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $168,500 the year before.
41% 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 | $145,054 | 46 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $168,500 | 58 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $172,875 | 56 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kalas Foundation Attn Keith Stankie 167 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (717) 336-5575 |
| What to submit | Grant application and donation requests are available at www.kalassylvinfoundation.org |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations, with no political affiliations, in support of sustainable projects or programs mainly within the ephrata, denver, reading, and lancaster region. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kalas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 52 | $159,750 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,625 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Fire Company | Annual campaign | $8,000 |
| Fulton Theatre | Mainstage | $6,500 |
| Adamstown Area Library | Annual funds | $5,000 |
| Cocalico Education Foundation | Annual fundraising | $5,000 |
| Denverephrata Rotary Club | Annual golf outing | $5,000 |
| Ephrata Area Social Services | Annual fundraising | $5,000 |
| Helping Harvest | Fresh food bank | $5,000 |
| Hope Rescue Misson | Lighthouse women's & children center | $5,000 |
| Lancaster County Project for Needy | Lcpn - christmas dinners | $5,000 |
| Lancaster Science Factory | Stem | $5,000 |
| Linde | Lurie children's hospital | $5,000 |
| Schreiber Center for Pediatrics | Annual fundraising | $5,000 |
| Drillers Service Inc | Water well trust | $4,625 |
| Central Penn Food Bank | Food for families | $3,000 |
| Clare House | Supplies to support women and children | $3,000 |
| Cocalico Area Fire Department | Annual fundraising | $3,000 |
| Cocalico Ministerium | Holiday meals | $3,000 |
| Friendship Community | Services for austistic individuals | $3,000 |
| Garden Spot Fire Rescue | Annual fundraising | $3,000 |
| Good Samaritan Shelter | Supplies to support women and children | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Pennsylvania | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Lafayette Fire Company | Annual campaign | $3,000 |
| Milagro House | Supplies to support women & children/organization | $3,000 |
| Pos of A WC211 | Va hospital supplies mohnton | $3,000 |
| Real Life Community Services | Real life community services | $3,000 |
| Water Street Rescue Mission | Meals for needy | $3,000 |
| Adamstown Rodgun Club | Kids fishing rodeo | $2,500 |
| City Light Ministries | Homeless program | $2,500 |
| Eagle Pride Basketball | Annual fundraising | $2,500 |
| East Cocalico Lions Club | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Ephrata Area Rehab Services | Annual fundraising | $2,500 |
| Gigi's | Down syndrome support | $2,500 |
| Hempfield Girls Lacrosse Booster | Program support | $2,500 |
| Jan's Circle of Friends | 5k run/walk denver pa | $2,500 |
| Jefferson University | Women's softball program | $2,500 |
| Lancaster Early Education Center | Creative curriculum | $2,500 |
| Mda | Ride for life | $2,500 |
| New Hope Ministries | Annual fundraising | $2,500 |
| One 80 Ministries | Annual golf outing | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Shriners Hospital Co Rajah Shrine | Annual fundraising | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Witwer
Questions people ask
Does Kalas Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kalas Foundation give?
$172,875 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Kalas Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack Witwer (President).
What does Kalas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.