Kinsley Foundation
Accepts applications
Kinsley Foundation is a private foundation in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.4 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$32.4 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
65% 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 | $1.6 million | 60 | $26.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 68 | $31.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 69 | $32.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Anne W Kinsley 2700 Water Street, York, PA 17403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 537-5491 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter stating who is applying for the grant, what the charitable purpose is and how the grant will be utilized. |
| Deadlines | No deadlines for submissions |
| Restrictions | No restrictions no limitations on awards |
What Kinsley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 58 | $2.2 million |
| Maryland | 8 | $226,750 |
| Georgia | 2 | $5,629 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifepath Christian Ministries | Program support | $500,000 |
| Villanova University | Program support | $320,000 |
| York Country Day School | Program support | $200,000 |
| York Development Industrial Authority | Program support | $200,000 |
| Penn-Mar Foundation | Program support | $125,000 |
| First Fruits Farm | Program support | $125,000 |
| United Way of York | Program support | $100,000 |
| Shining Stars Therapeutic Ministries | Program support | $83,333 |
| Crispus Attucks Association | Program support | $50,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| York County Libraries | Program support | $50,000 |
| York County History Center | Program support | $50,000 |
| Appell Center | Program support | $50,000 |
| Community Connections | Program support | $50,000 |
| Ladew Gardens Patron Circle Membership | Program support | $30,000 |
| YWCA - Hanover | Program support | $25,000 |
| Hospice and Community Care | Program support | $25,000 |
| County of York | Program support | $25,000 |
| YMCA of York | Program support | $20,000 |
| Byrnes Health Education Ctr | Program support | $20,000 |
| Red Cross of Central Pa | Program support | $20,000 |
| YMCA - Spring Grove Project | Program support | $20,000 |
| New Hope Ministries | Program support | $20,000 |
| Equiteam Support Services | Program support | $15,000 |
| York Catholic High School | Program support | $15,000 |
| Northern Central Railway of York | Program support | $15,000 |
| York City Parks Conservancy | Program support | $12,500 |
| New Birth of Freedom Bsa | Program support | $10,615 |
| Adams County Historical Society | Program support | $10,000 |
| Cultural Alliance York County | Program support | $10,000 |
| Junior Acheivement | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hoffman Homes for Youth | Program support | $10,000 |
| National Riding Stables | Program support | $10,000 |
| Pa National Horse Show Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Program for Female Offenders York City Police Outdoor Eating | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wellspring for Life Farm | Program support | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the Roses | Program support | $10,000 |
| Eichelberger Performing Arts | Program support | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run Mid State Pa | Program support | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Fire Company #1 | Program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne W Kinsley
- Patrick A Kinsley
- Jay Shaffer
Questions people ask
Does Kinsley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines for submissions.
How much does Kinsley Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Kinsley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne W Kinsley (President), Patrick A Kinsley (Secretary) and Jay Shaffer (Treasurer).
What does Kinsley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.