Private foundation · Mechanicsburg, PA

John Crain Kunkel Foundation

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Typical grant size
$10K – $10K – $20K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
56
Repeat grantees
29
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesSEPTEMBER 1ST
ContactAPPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE T · 7179029817
MaterialsAPPLICATIONS 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.
RestrictionsNONE

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Kenneth R Stark II
TRUSTEE
$10K
John K Stark
TRUSTEE
$10K
Jay W Stark
TRUSTEE
$10K
Dave Davis
TRUSTEE
$6K
Emily Kunkel
TRUSTEE
$6K
Franklin B Bergert
TRUSTEE
$6K
Nancy W Bergert
TRUSTEE
$6K
Jennifer R Maguire-wright
TRUSTEE
$6K
William T Wright II
TRUSTEE
$6K
John C Kunkel III
TRUSTEE
$6K
Mary L Wright
TRUSTEE
$6K
John P Davis
TRUSTEE
$6K
Deborah K Facini
TRUSTEE
$6K
John C Kunkelii
TRUSTEE
$6K
Paul a Kunkel
TRUSTEE
$6K
Elizabeth K Davis
TRUSTEE
$6K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
5.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
162
Total grants awarded
$2.9M
Total amount
$18K
Average grant
$150K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$676K
47 grants
2023
$691K
41 grants
2022
$441K
22 grants
2021
$601K
35 grants
2020
$521K
17 grants

Top recipients

5 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$209K
Historic Harriburg Association
2 grants · PA
$150K
Penn State University
1 grant · PA
$150K
2 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$150K
5 grants · PA · ≈ likely match
$140K
Bethesda Mission
4 grants · PA
$130K
2 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$80K
1 grant · PA · ✓ Exact match
$80K
3 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$66K
1 grant · PA · ✓ Exact match
$60K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Historic Harriburg Association
THE CURRENT RESTORATION PLANS OF THE HISTORIC HARRISBURG RESOURCE CENTER AND THE NAMING OPPORTUNITY.
PA · TY 2024
$75K
United Way of the Capital Region
THE INITIATIVE TO HELP COORDINATE AND ADVISE CHARITIES TO STRETCH THEIR FUNDS FOR THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT.
PA · TY 2024
$34K
YWCA Greater Harrisburg
CONTRACTURAL SERVICES OF AN ENGINEERING FIRM TO CONDUCT A MAIN FACILITY FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS.
PA · TY 2024
$32K
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
TO HELP WITH THE HVAC AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PROJECTS.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg
EXPANSION NEED OF THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Capital Area Head Start a Division of Keystone Service Systems
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "VERKADA," A SINGLE TEXT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Planned Parenthood Keystone
HELPING IN THE RENOVATIONS AT THE PP KEYSTONE'S HARRISBURG HEALTH CENTER.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central Pa
CONSTRUCTION OF A BACKYARD PATIO ON THE RMHC PROPERTY TO SERVE OUR GUESTS.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Millersburg Area Senior Center
HELP IN RENOVATING OUT OF DATE BATHROOMS TO ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS.
PA · TY 2024
$23K
Nativity School of Harrisburg
TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
PA · TY 2024
$20K
Capital Area Greenbelt Association
HELP IN THE RELOCATION OF THE SOUTH HARRISBURG GREENBELT PROGRAM.
PA · TY 2024
$20K
Janus School
HELP IN RECONFIGURING THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO IMPROVE SECURITY WITH VIDEO ENHANCEMENTS.
PA · TY 2024
$20K
Hoffman Homes Inc
HELPING WITH THE KITCHEN RENOVATIONS.
PA · TY 2024
$20K
Paxton Street Home Benevolent Society Inc Dba Paxton Ministries
HELPING REPAIR, UPGRADE AND ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS FOR THE RESIDENTS.
PA · TY 2024
$15K
Joshua Group
HELP IN IMPLEMENTING THE J CREW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM.
PA · TY 2024
$15K
National Civil War Museum
REPAIR AND MONITOR THE MUSEUM'S ROOF.
PA · TY 2024
$15K
Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR THEIR SHIPPENSBURG SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
PA · TY 2024
$15K
Operation Medical
FUNDING LOCAL MEDICAL PERSONNEL TO HAVE ON HAND LEARNING OF CRISIS SITUATIONS.
PA · TY 2024
$15K
Project Share of Carlisle
SUMMER FEEDING 4 KIDS PROGRAM
PA · TY 2024
$15K
Greenlight Operation
HELP COMPLETE THE BASEMENT RENOVATIONS.
PA · TY 2024
$15K
Friends of the West Shore Theatre Inc
A PROJECTOR FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.
PA · TY 2024
$15K
Beacon Clinic for Health and Hope
RENOVATION NEEDS FOR THE NEW CLINIC
PA · TY 2024
$15K
Cracked Pot Coffee Shop
PREPARE PARTICIPANTS OF PROGRAMS FOR LONG TERM SUCCESS.
PA · TY 2024
$12K
Valley Youth House Committee Inc
HELPING THE CAPITAL AREA SYNERGY PROJECT WHICH ADDRESSES THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
PA · TY 2024
$10K
Hacc Foundation
TEACHING AND LEARNING AND SUPPORT COURSE EXPANSION IN THE EMS AND FIRE SERVICES.
PA · TY 2024
$10K
Harrisburg Academy
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH TO ENROLL IN THE ACADEMY.
PA · TY 2024
$10K
Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region
HELP TO INCLUDE FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY.
PA · TY 2024
$10K
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
ENSURING THAT NUTRITIOUS FOOD GETS INTO THE HANDS OF THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST.
PA · TY 2024
$10K
Brethren Housing Association
SUPPORT OF THE BRIDGE HOUSING PROGRAM CALLED "TRANSITIONS."
PA · TY 2024
$10K
New Hope Ministries
EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO HELP FAMILIES WITH EMERGENCY SHELTER AND TO SECURE AND SUSTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING.
PA · TY 2024
$10K
Witf Inc
HELP TO STUDENTS TO GAIN EXPERIENCE IN WITF'S NEW CREATOR ACADEMY
PA · TY 2024
$10K
Skip Program
POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS.
PA · TY 2024
$10K
Foundation for Enhancing Communities
OUTDOOR MUSICALLY-TUNED SOUND SCULPTURES THAT HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO BE LOW-MAINTENANCE AT RESERVOIR PARK.
PA · TY 2024
$8K
Historical Society of Dauphin County
HELPING THE CURRENT RESTORATION PROJECT.
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society
HELP RENOVATE THE JOHN HARRIS CABIN.
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Stop the Violence Ministry
HELPING THE HOMELESS TO HOUSING WITH SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
IMPLEMENTING THE ACADEMIC EDGE PROGRAM CURRICULUM INTO THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR.
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Family Promise of Harrisburg Capital Region
FUNDING THE MOVE UP PROGRAM
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Girls on the Run Mid State Pa
HELPING TO IMPLEMENT THE CURRICULA CALLED "HELLO, BOLD HEART!"
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Center for Employment Opportunities (ceo)
IMPLEMENTING THE "HOUSING BARRIER NAVIGATION FUND."
PA · TY 2024
$5K
American Red Cross of Central Pennsylvania
HUMANITARIAN NEEDS CAUSED BY DISASTERS.
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Camp Hebron
PURCHASING EQUIPMENT FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Wiildheart Ministries
HELP IN ALLISON HILL WITH THE LOVE THE HILL SUMMER PROJECT 2025.
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Gamut Theatre Group
THE CORE IDEAL OF EXPOSING STUDENTS TO ARTS ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION, REGARDLESS OF THE FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THEIR FAM…
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Cleve J Fredricksen Library
TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO RETIRE SOME OUTSTANDING DEBT OF THE LIBRARY.
PA · TY 2024
$4K
Operation Warm
TO PROVIDE BRAND NEW COATS OR SHOES TO UNDER RESOURCED CHILDREN
PA · TY 2024
$3K
Open Stage of Harrisburg
TO HELP SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION COSTS OF, AND SUBSIDIZE THE THIRD ANNUAL GOOD AT HEART FESTIVAL IN MARCH, 2025.
PA · TY 2024
$1K
Historic Harriburg Association
RESTORING THE 130 YEAR OLD HHA HOUSE WITH HVAC, PLASTERING AND ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENTS .
PA · TY 2023
$75K
United Way of the Capital Region
TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND.
PA · TY 2023
$50K
Joseph T Simpson Public Library
RENOVATION OF THE RECENTLY ACQUIRED AGWAY BUILDING.
PA · TY 2023
$38K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.