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Library System of Lancaster County

Lancaster, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 232495408  ·  Private foundation

Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Library System of Lancaster County has awarded $10.3M across 86 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Lancaster Public Library. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.0M
Total assets
86
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Library System of Lancaster County funds

Library System of Lancaster County's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy.

Libraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Library System of Lancaster County, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Lancaster Public Library
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lancaster, PA$491K2023
Lancaster Public Library
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lancaster, PA$478K2024
Lancaster Public Library
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lancaster, PA$460K2020
Lancaster Public LibraryLancaster, PA$446K2017
Lancaster Public LibraryLancaster, PA$446K2018
Lancaster Public Library
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lancaster, PA$428K2022
Manheim Township Library
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lancaster, PA$208K2020
Manheim Township Public Library
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lancaster, PA$207K2024
Ephrata Public Library
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Ephrata, PA$203K2024
Manheim Township Public Library
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lancaster, PA$201K2023
Ephrata Library
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Ephrata, PA$197K2020
Ephrata Library
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Ephrata, PA$195K2023
Ephrata Library
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Ephrata, PA$172K2022
Manheim Township Public Library
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Lancaster, PA$167K2022
Ephrata LibraryEphrata, PA$166K2018

Library System of Lancaster County giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.5M
2018$1.5M
2020$1.7M
2022$1.6M
2023$1.9M
2024$1.9M

How to apply for funding from Library System of Lancaster County

Library System of Lancaster County's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at lancasterlibraries.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Library System of Lancaster County

Does Library System of Lancaster County accept grant applications?
Library System of Lancaster County's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Library System of Lancaster County fund?
Library System of Lancaster County's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Recent recipients include Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Library System of Lancaster County give in grants?
Library System of Lancaster County reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.3M over 86 grants.
Where is Library System of Lancaster County located?
Library System of Lancaster County is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 232495408.
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About this profile. This page is built from Library System of Lancaster County's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Library System of Lancaster County. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.