Kettle Run Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kettle Run Foundation is a private foundation in Lititz, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $30,000. 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$42,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$214,146
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,500 the year before.
9% 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 | $7,100 | 12 | $223,740 |
| 2024 | $12,500 | 13 | $228,038 |
| 2025 | $42,500 | 13 | $214,146 |
How to apply
Kettle Run 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 Kettle Run Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $42,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Conservancy | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Lancaster Conservancy | General charitable | $4,000 |
| Lititz Area Community Chest | General charitable | $3,000 |
| Lancaster Farmland Trust | General charitable | $2,000 |
| Hourglass | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Manada Conservancy | General charitable | $700 |
| Lititz Public Library | General charitable | $500 |
| Lititz Historical Foundation | General charitable | $300 |
| Trout Unlimited Donegal Charity | General charitable | $200 |
| Horseshoe Trail Conservancy | General charitable | $200 |
| Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association | General charitable | $200 |
| Friends of Cornwall Iron Furnace | General charitable | $200 |
| Individual | General charitable | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Brooke Minnich
- Kristen Degler
Questions people ask
Does Kettle Run Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kettle Run Foundation give?
$42,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Kettle Run Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brooke Minnich (Presidentsecretary) and Kristen Degler (Treasurer).
What does Kettle Run Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.