Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $510,000 in 79 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $57,375. 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$510,000
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$57,375
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $475,000 the year before.
4% 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 | $500,000 | 75 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $475,000 | 80 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $510,000 | 79 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 60 | $412,925 |
| Indiana | 6 | $40,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,575 |
| Virginia | 6 | $15,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $9,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $8,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ephrata Church of the Brethren | Various ministrieschildrens center - technology fundfacilities community ministrydeacon benevolent fund | $57,375 |
| Atlantic Northeast District | Various ministriesgeneral ministry fundurban initiative task team multicultural | $54,150 |
| Evangelical Congregational Church | Headquarters enlargement / school support / church plant | $25,500 |
| Suquehanna Valley Ministry Center | Operational support | $21,825 |
| First Cob-Brooklyn | Opertional support - facilities | $17,075 |
| Everence Sharing Fund | Sharing fund | $15,000 |
| First Cob-Harrisburg | Operational support | $13,750 |
| Germantown Trust - Brethern | Operational support | $13,325 |
| Mennonite Disaster Service | Operational support | $12,000 |
| Fairmount Homes Retirement Community | Sharing fundcapital campaign | $11,500 |
| Everence Foundation | Patron donor advised fund | $9,000 |
| Church of the Brethren | Emergency disaster fund | $7,500 |
| Mennonite Economic Development Associates | Operational support | $7,500 |
| Friendship Community | Operational support | $7,000 |
| LMC | Operational support | $7,000 |
| Mennonite World Conference | Operational support | $7,000 |
| Bridge of Hope | Operational support - housing project | $6,500 |
| Ephrata Area Social Services | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Good Samaritan Services | Transitional housing | $5,500 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | Operational support | $5,500 |
| Mountaineers Table | Food distribution program | $5,500 |
| Bethany Theological Seminary | Various ministries | $4,875 |
| Cobys Family Services | Family counseling | $4,875 |
| Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary | Christian nationalism program | $4,500 |
| Catalyst Christian School | Christian school | $4,500 |
| East Petersburg Mennonite Church | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Ephrata Mennonite School | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Faith Mennonite High School | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Gehman Mennonite School | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Hinkletown Mennonite School | Nehemiah project | $4,500 |
| Manheim Christian Day School | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Mennonite Church USA | Executive board ministries | $4,500 |
| Mennonite Church USA | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Mennonite Education Agency | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Tandem Living | Assisted living | $4,500 |
| Tel Hai Retirement Community | Benevolent fundcapital campaign | $4,500 |
| Terre Hill Mennonite High School | Operational support | $4,500 |
| Diamond Street Early Childhood Center | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Garden Spot Village Retirement Community | Benevolent fund | $4,000 |
| Landis Homes Retirement Community | Benevolent fund | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ephrata National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust give?
$510,000 in tax year 2025, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ephrata National Bank (Trustee).
What does Robert C Wenger Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.