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John Crain Kunkel Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 23-7026914 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.3M
- Grants reported
- 86
- Median grant
- $10K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | $650.1K |
| 2024 | 47 | $675.5K |
Where John Crain Kunkel Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Pennsylvania$1.3MMaryland$23.7K
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENN STATE HEALTH - HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER | ENOLA, PA | TO PURCHASE THE NAMING RIGHTS FOR THE HAMPDEN CENTER SCENIC WALKING PATH TO SAY "JOHN CRAIN KUNKEL". | 2025 | $90K |
| WHITAKER CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND THE ARTS | HARRISBURG, PA | TO SUPPORT A SET OF MISSION-CRITICAL UPGRADES THAT INVEST IN YOUR CORE MISSION. | 2025 | $90K |
| HISTORIC HARRIBURG ASSOCIATION | HARRISBURG, PA | THE CURRENT RESTORATION PLANS OF THE HISTORIC HARRISBURG RESOURCE CENTER AND THE NAMING OPPORTUNITY. | 2024 | $75K |
| UNITED WAY OF THE CAPITAL REGION | ENOLA, PA | THE INITIATIVE TO HELP COORDINATE AND ADVISE CHARITIES TO STRETCH THEIR FUNDS FOR THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT. | 2024 | $33.5K |
| YWCA GREATER HARRISBURG | HARRISBURG, PA | CONTRACTURAL SERVICES OF AN ENGINEERING FIRM TO CONDUCT A MAIN FACILITY FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS. | 2024 | $32K |
| ART CENTER SCHOOL & GALLERIES | MECHANICSBURG, PA | TO IMPROVE THE GRAVEL LOT, WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM AND ADD A DEDICATED SINK. | 2025 | $30K |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL PA | HERSHEY, PA | CONSTRUCTION OF A BACKYARD PATIO ON THE RMHC PROPERTY TO SERVE OUR GUESTS. | 2024 | $25K |
| CAPITAL AREA HEAD START A DIVISION OF KEYSTONE SERVICE SYSTEMS | HARRISBURG, PA | IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "VERKADA," A SINGLE TEXT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. | 2024 | $25K |
| WHITAKER CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND THE ARTS | HARRISBURG, PA | TO HELP WITH THE HVAC AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PROJECTS. | 2024 | $25K |
| UNITED WAY OF THE CAPITAL REGION | ENOLA, PA | TO HELP ALICE FAMILIES MOVE FROM CRISIS TO THRIVING | 2025 | $25K |
| BETHESDA MISSION OF HARRISBURG | HARRISBURG, PA | EXPANSION NEED OF THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER. | 2024 | $25K |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD KEYSTONE | BENSALEM, PA | HELPING IN THE RENOVATIONS AT THE PP KEYSTONE'S HARRISBURG HEALTH CENTER. | 2024 | $25K |
| ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL | HARRISBURG, PA | TO RENOVATE/REPLACE THREE HEAT PUMPS WITHIN THE SCHOOL'S INFRASTRUCTURE HAVE CEASED FUNCTIONING. | 2025 | $24.9K |
| BOARD OF CHILD CARE | BALTIMORE, MD | TO UPDATE THE COMPUTER LAB AND LIBRARY. | 2025 | $23.7K |
| MILLERSBURG AREA SENIOR CENTER | MILLERSBURG, PA | HELP IN RENOVATING OUT OF DATE BATHROOMS TO ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS. | 2024 | $23.3K |
| NATIONAL CIVIL WAR MUSEUM | HARRISBURG, PA | TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW BOILER | 2025 | $20K |
| BETHESDA MISSION | HARRISBURG, PA | TO UPDATE THE CREATIVITY ROOM. | 2025 | $20K |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD KEYSTONE | BENSALEM, PA | TO HELP ALICE FAMILIES MOVE FROM CRISIS TO THRIVING | 2025 | $20K |
| NATIVITY SCHOOL OF HARRISBURG | HARRISBURG, PA | TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2024 | $20K |
| JANUS SCHOOL | MOUNT JOY, PA | HELP IN RECONFIGURING THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO IMPROVE SECURITY WITH VIDEO ENHANCEMENTS. | 2024 | $20K |
| UPMC PINNACLE FOUNDATION | HARRISBURG, PA | TO HELP IN THE ACQUISITION OF ADVANCED SIMULATORS TO ENHANCE TRAINING CAPABILITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS.TO HELP IN THE ACQUISITION OF ADVANCED SIMULATORS TO ENHANCE TRAINING CAPABILITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS. | 2025 | $20K |
| CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT ASSOCIATION | HARRISBURG, PA | HELP IN THE RELOCATION OF THE SOUTH HARRISBURG GREENBELT PROGRAM. | 2024 | $20K |
| HOFFMAN HOMES INC | LITTLESTOWN, PA | HELPING WITH THE KITCHEN RENOVATIONS. | 2024 | $20K |
| COMMUNITY CHECK-UP CENTER | HARRISBURG, PA | TO COVER THE COSTS OF PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE FOR CCC'S UNINSURED PATIENTS. | 2025 | $17K |
| HARRISBURG GREEN ALLIANCE | HARRISBURG, PA | TO CULTIVATE A VIBRANT COMMUNITY AND FOSTE | 2025 | $16K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE T
- Address
- 5000 RITTER ROAD SUITE 202 MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17055
- Phone
- 7179029817
- Deadlines
- SEPTEMBER 1ST
- Application materials
- APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION ONLINE THROUGH THE WEBSITE INCLUDING SPECIFIC PROJECT BUDGET INCLUDING TOTAL PROJECT COST AND AMOUNT THAT IS REQUESTED. OTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED AS OUTLINED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE KUNKELFOUNDATION.ORG.
- Restrictions
- NONE
About this data
Figures are aggregated from John Crain Kunkel Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.