The Royer Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Royer Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $945,980 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$945,980
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$17.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $707,050 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $484,399 | 10 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $707,050 | 13 | $15.4 million |
| 2025 | $945,980 | 16 | $17.0 million |
How to apply
The Royer Family Charitable 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 The Royer Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $760,980 in 10 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $115,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Refuge Place International | Health care to people of liberia | $200,000 |
| Faith Healing Developmnt Org | Purch of farm equp, mushroom growing | $151,330 |
| Church of the Brethren | For medical clinics & comm dev projs | $135,000 |
| Sierra Leone Mission & Development | Construction of school, medical care | $125,000 |
| Found in Translation | Support for immigrant train. & educ. | $100,000 |
| Rural Youth Development Organizatio | Agricultural programs | $72,000 |
| Afcaids | Construction of greenhouse in congo | $38,000 |
| Brethren Housing Association | Prgrm for homeless to self-sufficien | $25,000 |
| Horizons Program | Summer prgrm for low-income children | $25,000 |
| Bread and Water for Africa | Agricultural project at orphanage | $24,500 |
| LGBT Asylum Task Force | Support asylum-seeking immigrant | $15,000 |
| Chestnut Housing | Development of affordable housing | $10,000 |
| The Center at Hampton House | Help autistic young adults | $10,000 |
| Hope Walks | Medical help children in congo | $7,000 |
| New Community Project | Fund mushroom-growing project | $5,000 |
| Arms Around Africa Bethany United Methodist Church | Provide equip for agriculture needs | $3,150 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Royer
- Rebecca R Fuchs
- Jonathan Royer
- Margaret Fuchs
- Haley Royer
Questions people ask
Does The Royer Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Royer Family Charitable Foundation give?
$945,980 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Royer Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William H Royer (Vice-Pres Fi), Rebecca R Fuchs (President/Tr), Jonathan Royer (Audit Commit) and Margaret Fuchs (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Royer Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and faith communities.