Robert M Lauman Charitable Fnd
Preselected recipients only
Robert M Lauman Charitable Fnd is a private foundation in Lititz, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,146 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$140,146
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $100,000 | 16 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $118,000 | 15 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $140,146 | 20 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Robert M Lauman Charitable Fnd 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 Robert M Lauman Charitable Fnd funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $140,146 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shreiners Hospital | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Zoological Society of Philadelphia | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Lancaster General Health Fdn | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Gretna Theatre | General purpose | $11,000 |
| Gretna Music | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Dwight D Eisenhower Society | General purpose | $8,146 |
| Bridge Youth Center of Ephrata | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Friendship Community | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Lititz Rec Center | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Ephrata Cloisters | General purpose | $7,000 |
| A Gift of Smiles | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Conestoga Valley Christian Communit | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Historical Society of Cocalico Vly | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Kpets | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Vision Corps | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Mt Gretna Intl Film Festival | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Music for Everyone | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Christian Endeavor | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Orig Mt Gretna Cicada Music Festiva | General purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Gibble
- Richard Cummings
- Christopher Kull
- Linda Lauman
- Gregory S Lefever
Questions people ask
Does Robert M Lauman Charitable Fnd accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert M Lauman Charitable Fnd give?
$140,146 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Robert M Lauman Charitable Fnd?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Gibble (Trustee), Richard Cummings (Trustee), Christopher Kull (Trustee) and Linda Lauman (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert M Lauman Charitable Fnd fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and faith communities.