John Crain Kunkel Foundation
Private foundation · Mechanicsburg, PA · EIN 23-7026914 · reported 2023–2025
127grants reported
$10Kmedian award
$9,950lower quartile
$1,000smallest grant
$2.0Mtotal paid
2states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 8 of its 127 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $95K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
5000 Ritter RD Ste 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6922
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center TO PURCHASE THE NAMING RIGHTS FOR THE HAMPDEN CENTER SCENIC WALKING PATH TO SAY "JOHN CRAIN KUNKEL". | Enola, PA | $90,000 |
| Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts TO SUPPORT A SET OF MISSION-CRITICAL UPGRADES THAT INVEST IN YOUR CORE MISSION. | Harrisburg, PA | $90,000 |
| Historic Harriburg Association RESTORING THE 130 YEAR OLD HHA HOUSE WITH HVAC, PLASTERING AND ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENTS . | Harrisburg, PA | $75,000 |
| Historic Harriburg Association THE CURRENT RESTORATION PLANS OF THE HISTORIC HARRISBURG RESOURCE CENTER AND THE NAMING OPPORTUNITY. | Harrisburg, PA | $75,000 |
| United Way of the Capital Region TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND. | Enola, PA | $50,000 |
| Joseph T Simpson Public Library RENOVATION OF THE RECENTLY ACQUIRED AGWAY BUILDING. | Mechanicsburg, PA | $38,024 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School THE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE) OF ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOL AND THE SPIRIT OF THE G | Harrisburg, PA | $35,000 |
| United Way of the Capital Region THE INITIATIVE TO HELP COORDINATE AND ADVISE CHARITIES TO STRETCH THEIR FUNDS FOR THE MAXIMUM BENEFI | Enola, PA | $33,500 |
| YWCA Greater Harrisburg CONTRACTURAL SERVICES OF AN ENGINEERING FIRM TO CONDUCT A MAIN FACILITY FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS. | Harrisburg, PA | $32,000 |
| Art Center School & Galleries TO IMPROVE THE GRAVEL LOT, WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM AND ADD A DEDICATED SINK. | Mechanicsburg, PA | $30,000 |
| United Way of the Capital Region TO HELP ALICE FAMILIES MOVE FROM CRISIS TO THRIVING | Enola, PA | $25,000 |
| Bethesda Mission TO HELP THE POOR AND HOMELESS. | Harrisburg, PA | $25,000 |
| Capital Area Head Start A Division of Keystone Service Systems HELPING INTELLECTUALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS . | Harrisburg, PA | $25,000 |
| Dickinson College Farm SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION. | Boiling Springs, PA | $25,000 |
| Presbyterian Senior Living THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS FUNDING WILL BE SENIORS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS CURRENTLY RESIDING | Dillsburg, PA | $25,000 |
| Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg EXPANSION NEED OF THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER. | Harrisburg, PA | $25,000 |
| Capital Area Head Start A Division of Keystone Service Systems IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "VERKADA," A SINGLE TEXT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. | Harrisburg, PA | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Keystone HELPING IN THE RENOVATIONS AT THE PP KEYSTONE'S HARRISBURG HEALTH CENTER. | Bensalem, PA | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA CONSTRUCTION OF A BACKYARD PATIO ON THE RMHC PROPERTY TO SERVE OUR GUESTS. | Hershey, PA | $25,000 |
| Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts TO HELP WITH THE HVAC AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PROJECTS. | Harrisburg, PA | $25,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School TO RENOVATE/REPLACE THREE HEAT PUMPS WITHIN THE SCHOOL'S INFRASTRUCTURE HAVE CEASED FUNCTIONING. | Harrisburg, PA | $24,938 |
| Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania TINY HOME COMMUNITY FOR HOMELESS VETERANS. | Harrisburg, PA | $24,800 |
| Board of Child Care TO UPDATE THE COMPUTER LAB AND LIBRARY. | Baltimore, MD | $23,700 |
| Millersburg Area Senior Center HELP IN RENOVATING OUT OF DATE BATHROOMS TO ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS. | Millersburg, PA | $23,250 |
| Bethesda Mission TO UPDATE THE CREATIVITY ROOM. | Harrisburg, PA | $20,000 |
| National Civil War Museum TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW BOILER | Harrisburg, PA | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Keystone TO HELP ALICE FAMILIES MOVE FROM CRISIS TO THRIVING | Bensalem, PA | $20,000 |
| Upmc Pinnacle Foundation TO HELP IN THE ACQUISITION OF ADVANCED SIMULATORS TO ENHANCE TRAINING CAPABILITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS | Harrisburg, PA | $20,000 |
| Hacc Foundation ENHANCE EMS CAPABILITIES . | Lancaster, PA | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of South Central PA TO HELP FUND THE OPERATING BUDGET. | York, PA | $20,000 |
| Nativity School of Harrisburg PROVIDE A TOTALLY FREE EDUCATION SYSTEM | Harrisburg, PA | $20,000 |
| Witf Inc PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | Harrisburg, PA | $20,000 |
| Capital Area Greenbelt Association HELP IN THE RELOCATION OF THE SOUTH HARRISBURG GREENBELT PROGRAM. | Harrisburg, PA | $20,000 |
| Hoffman Homes Inc HELPING WITH THE KITCHEN RENOVATIONS. | Littlestown, PA | $20,000 |
| Janus School HELP IN RECONFIGURING THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO IMPROVE SECURITY WITH VIDEO ENHANCEMENTS. | Mount Joy, PA | $20,000 |
| Nativity School of Harrisburg TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Harrisburg, PA | $20,000 |
| Community Check-Up Center TO COVER THE COSTS OF PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE FOR CCC'S UNINSURED PATIENTS. | Harrisburg, PA | $17,000 |
| Cracked Pot Coffee Shop PREPARE PARTICIPANTS OF PROGRAMS FOR LONG TERM SUCCESS. | Mechanicsburg, PA | $17,000 |
| Harrisburg Green Alliance TO CULTIVATE A VIBRANT COMMUNITY AND FOSTE | Harrisburg, PA | $16,000 |
| Paxton Street Home Benevolent Society Inc Dba Paxton Ministries HELPING REPAIR, UPGRADE AND ADDRESS SAFETY CONCERNS FOR THE RESIDENTS. | Harrisburg, PA | $15,250 |
| Caring Cupboard TO STOCK THE CHOICE PANTRY SO PEOPLE IN NEED CAN SELECT WHAT THEY DESPERATELY WANT. | Palmyra, PA | $15,000 |
| Greenlight Operation TO SUPPORT COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS COACHING, AND EDUCATION/JOB TRAINING SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF HU | Lemoyne, PA | $15,000 |
| Project Share of Carlisle TO STOCK THE CHOICE SHOPPING FOOD PANTRY AND EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES FOR THOSE IN URGENT NEED OR WHO CA | Carlisle, PA | $15,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of the Capital Region SUPPORTING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILDREN AND THEIR MENTORS. | Harrisburg, PA | $15,000 |
| Millersburg Area Senior Center ROOF AND PARKING LOT LIGHT REPAIRS. | Millersburg, PA | $15,000 |
| Open Stage of Harrisburg PROVIDE FUNDING TO KEEP PRODUCTIONS SUCH AS THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK POSSIBLE. | Harrisburg, PA | $15,000 |
| Operation Warm UP TO 1,000 LOW-INCOME EARLY CHILDHOOD AGED CHILDREN WILL BENEFIT WITH BRAND-NEW COATS OR BRAND-NEW | Philadelphia, PA | $15,000 |
| Scholars Inc (dba Thrive Housing Services) SERVING MOSTLY HUNGRY CHILDREN IN OUR AREA. | Harrisburg, PA | $15,000 |
| Stop the Violence Ministry GETTING PEOPLE TO TRANSITION FROM HOMELESS TO HOUSING. | Harrisburg, PA | $15,000 |
| Beacon Clinic for Health and Hope RENOVATION NEEDS FOR THE NEW CLINIC | Harrisburg, PA | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR THEIR SHIPPENSBURG SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM | Shippensburg, PA | $15,000 |
| Friends of the West Shore Theatre Inc A PROJECTOR FOR SPECIAL EVENTS. | New Cumberland, PA | $15,000 |
| Greenlight Operation HELP COMPLETE THE BASEMENT RENOVATIONS. | Lemoyne, PA | $15,000 |
| Joshua Group HELP IN IMPLEMENTING THE J CREW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. | Harrisburg, PA | $15,000 |
| National Civil War Museum REPAIR AND MONITOR THE MUSEUM'S ROOF. | Harrisburg, PA | $15,000 |
| Operation Medical FUNDING LOCAL MEDICAL PERSONNEL TO HAVE ON HAND LEARNING OF CRISIS SITUATIONS. | Harrisburg, PA | $15,000 |
| Project Share of Carlisle SUMMER FEEDING 4 KIDS PROGRAM | Carlisle, PA | $15,000 |
| Beacon Clinic for Health and Hope TO UPDATE THE COMPUTERS. | Harrisburg, PA | $14,000 |
| Cracked Pot Coffee Shop PREPARE PARTICIPANTS OF PROGRAMS FOR LONG TERM SUCCESS. | Mechanicsburg, PA | $12,000 |
| Brethren Housing Association TO HELP ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS IN THE COMMUNITY. | Harrisburg, PA | $10,000 |
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