The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-2149884
Foundation Overview
Based in Lemoyne, PA, The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn has awarded 147 grants totaling $2,027,395 to organizations in Pennsylvania and Nevada. Individual grants range from $250 to $82,186, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 13 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
97% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Harrisburg (36%), Mechanicsburg (25%), New Cumberland (18%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 1% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Birth Of Freedom Council | $20,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| United Methodist Home For Children | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| Messiah University | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| Cleve J Fredricksen Library | $5,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| Credc | $1,250 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| Vickie's Angel Foundation | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| Penn State | $51,500 | State College, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| Central Penn College | $10,000 | Summerdale, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| The Fairness Center | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| Community Church Of New Cumberland | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| New Cumberland Fire Department | $25,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| Michael Ann Saquon Barkley Hope Fdn | $10,000 | Whitehall, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2024 |
| New Birth Of Freedom Council | $20,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| United Methodist Home For Children | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Messiah University | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Cleve J Fredricksen Library | $10,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Credc | $1,250 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $2,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Vickie's Angel Foundation | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Penn State | $50,000 | State College, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Central Penn College | $10,000 | Summerdale, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| The Fairness Center | $10,595 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Bps Foundation | $10,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| New Cumberland Fire Department | $25,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The West Shore Theatre | $6,500 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Historical Society Of Dauphin Count | $250 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| New Birth Of Freedom Council | $20,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| United Methodist Home For Children | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Messiah University | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Cleve J Fredricksen Library | $10,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Credc | $1,250 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $2,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Vickie's Angel Foundation | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Penn State | $50,000 | State College, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Central Penn College | $10,000 | Summerdale, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| The Fairness Center | $10,595 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Bps Foundation | $10,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| New Cumberland Fire Department | $25,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The West Shore Theatre | $6,500 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| Historical Society Of Dauphin Count | $250 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2023 |
| New Birth Of Freedom Council | $20,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| United Methodist Home For Children | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Harrisburg Symphony | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Messiah University | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Cleve J Fredricksen Library | $5,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Credc | $1,250 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Vickie's Angel Foundation | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Penn State | $50,000 | State College, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Central Penn College | $10,000 | Summerdale, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| The Fairness Center | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Community Church Of New Cumberland | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Bps Foundation | $10,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| New Birth Of Freedom Council | $20,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| United Methodist Home For Children | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Harrisburg Symphony | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Messiah University | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Cleve J Fredricksen Library | $5,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Credc | $1,250 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Vickie's Angel Foundation | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Penn State | $50,000 | State College, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Central Penn College | $10,000 | Summerdale, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| The Fairness Center | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Community Church Of New Cumberland | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Bps Foundation | $10,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| New Birth Of Freedom Council | $20,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| United Methodist Home For Children | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Harrisburg Symphony | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Messiah University | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Cleve J Fredricksen Library | $5,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Credc | $1,250 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Vickie's Angel Foundation | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Penn State | $50,000 | State College, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Central Penn College | $10,000 | Summerdale, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| The Fairness Center | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Community Church Of New Cumberland | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| Bps Foundation | $10,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2022 |
| New Birth Of Freedom Council | $15,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2021 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2021 |
| United Methodist Home For Children | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2021 |
| Community United Methodist Church | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2021 |
| Friends Of The West Shore Theatre | $50,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2021 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | $20,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2021 |
| Credc | $2,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2021 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $2,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2021 |
| The Foundation For Enhancing Commun | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2021 |
| Penn State | $35,000 | State College, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2021 |
| New Birth Of Freedom Council | $30,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| United Methodist Home For Children | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| Community United Methodist Church | $15,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| Friends Of The West Shore Theatre | $50,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| Cleve J Fredricksen Library | $5,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | $2,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| Messiah College Fund | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $2,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| Central Penn College | $10,000 | Summerdale, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| Vickie's Angel Foundation | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| Hampden Twp Veterans Regocnition | $20,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| West Shore Chamber Foundation | $25,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501c3 | 2020 |
| New Birth Of Freedom Council | $15,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2018 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2018 |
| United Methodist Home For Children | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2018 |
| Community United Methodist Church | $5,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2018 |
| Petyon Walker Foundation | $2,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2018 |
| Cleve J Fredricksen Library | $30,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2018 |
| Camp Hill Little League | $33,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2018 |
| Credc | $1,250 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2018 |
| Hacc Foundation | $35,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2018 |
| Messiah College Fund | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2018 |
| Vicki's Angel Foundation | $10,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2018 |
| Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society I | $51,269 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2017 |
| Hospice Of Central Pennsylvania | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2017 |
| New Birth Of Freedom Council | $15,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2017 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2017 |
| United Methodist Home For Children | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2017 |
| Community United Methodist Church | $5,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2017 |
| Central Penn College Education Fdn | $50,000 | Summerdale, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2017 |
| New Cumberland River Rescue | $30,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2017 |
| Peyton Walker Foundation | $1,500 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2017 |
| Cleve J Fredricksen Library | $10,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2017 |
| Camp Hill Little League Inc | $34,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2017 |
| Hb Regional Chamber - Credec | $1,250 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2017 |
| Harrisburg Regional Chamber Of Comm | $1,250 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
| Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society I | $82,186 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
| Hospice Of Central Pennsylvania | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
| Eagle Foundation | $2,500 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
| New Birth Of Freedom Council | $16,500 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
| Foundation For Enhancing Communitie | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
| United Methodist Home For Children | $10,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
| Community United Methodist Church | $5,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
| Central Penn College Education Fdn | $25,000 | Summerdale, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
| New Cumberland River Rescue | $6,000 | New Cumberland, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
| Peyton Walker Foundation | $1,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
| Cleve J Fredricksen Library | $5,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | Exempt Donation 501(c)(3) | 2016 |
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| EIN | 46-2149884 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 301 MARKET STREET Lemoyne, PA 17043-1662 |
Key People (3)
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| Director | Richard W Stewart |
|---|---|
| Director | Mary A Simmonds Md |
| Director | Anne W Stewart |
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