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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1404848

ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · GETTYSBURG, PA 17325

Financials

$4.2M$4M2023$6.7M$4.2M2024$9.8M$6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$9,845,068$5,987,148$3,857,920$30,126,021$1,969,347$28,156,674
December 31, 2024990$6,742,791$4,166,178$2,576,613$26,735,391$1,877,230$24,858,161
December 31, 2023990$4,206,733$3,960,550$246,183$22,944,094$1,615,644$21,328,450
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,005,152
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,839,916
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,335,522
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,484,981
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$130,256
Other salaries and wages
$157,457
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$324,328
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,157
Occupancy
$4,762
Travel
$1,093
Depreciation
$9,486
Program services (functional)
$5,722,166
Management and general (functional)
$182,195
Fundraising (functional)
$82,787

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,735,391
Total assets, end of year
$30,126,021
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,969,347
Net assets, end of year
$28,156,674
Land, buildings and equipment
$198,532
Publicly traded securities
$28,728,079
Net assets without donor restrictions
$28,156,674
Gross receipts
$18,882,112
Employees
8
Volunteers
17
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RALPH M SERPEPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$122,005$6,100
ED PUHLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PETER BOVINGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM DUNLOPTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
EMILY RICE-TOWNSENDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATT BATTERSBYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BETH BECKERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TOM WILSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIE RAMSEYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NATHAN MARESDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICIA GREENDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARON MAGRAWDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANET MORGAN RIGGSvice chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TAUREEN TORY MOSESDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ED SZOKEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DANNY SEBRIGHTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CYNTHIA SALISBURYchair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LYLE R PITNERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RALPH M SERPEPresident & CEO
Officer
40$119,665$5,983
ED PUHLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PETER BOVINGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM DUNLOPDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EMILY RICE-TOWNSENDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATT BATTERSBYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BETH BECKERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JAMES KAMPSTRATreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JULIE RAMSEYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NATHAN MARESDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICIA GREENDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARON MAGRAWDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANET RIGGSvice chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TAUREEN MOSESDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANNY SEBRIGHTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ED SZOKEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RUPAL SATISH SHAHDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CYNTHIA SALISBURYchair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOHN S PHILLIPSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RALPH M SERPEPresident & CEO
Officer
40$108,844$5,442
ED PUHLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES CHIARUTTINIDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KAY HOLLABAUGHDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EMILY RICE-TOWNSENDchair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MATT BATTERSBYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BETH BECKERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES KAMPSTRATreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JULIE RAMSEYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NATHAN MARESDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DUANE WILLIAMSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARON MAGRAWDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANET RIGGSvice chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DANNY SEBRIGHTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ED SZOKEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RUPAL SATISH SHAHDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CYNTHIA SALISBURYSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOHN S PHILLIPSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
25 S 4TH ST, GETTYSBURG, PA 17325-2005
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
RALPH M SERPE, 25 S 4TH ST, GETTYSBURG, PA 173252005
Signed the 990
RALPH M SERPE, President & CEO
Phone
(717) 337-0060
Return prepared by
Boles Metzger Brosius & Walborn PC

Mission

Our purpose is to promote and facilitate charitable giving, and to build a permanent endowment that will invest in the communities of Adams County

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Giving Spree - Our annual day of giving that connects donors to groups and organizations that match their charitable interest.
    Expenses $2,995,022 · grants $2,995,022
  • Donor Advised and Designated Grants - Donor Advised grants allow donors to suggest beneficiary organizations, taking advantage of guidance and information from the community foundation. Designated grants support specific nonprofit organizations with an annual gift continuing for generations.
    Expenses $2,061,471 · grants $2,061,471
  • Unrestricted and Field of Interest Funds support critical issues through competitive grant programs open to all nonprofit organizations in the region.
    Expenses $466,188 · grants $229,000
  • Scholarship Awards support educational opportunities for students.
    Expenses $199,485 · grants $199,485

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1404848
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$30,126,021
Income (IRS master file)
$18,882,112

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$9,845,068$5,987,148$30,126,021IRS
990December 2024$6,742,791$4,166,178$26,735,391IRS
990December 2023$4,206,733$3,960,550$22,944,094XML
990December 2022$4,189,136$3,742,466$20,193,246IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1404848).

Questions about ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is 26-1404848.
Is ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RALPH M SERPE.
Who are the officers and directors of ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,005 (RALPH M SERPE, President & CEO).
How much revenue does ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,845,068, expenses of $5,987,148 and total assets of $30,126,021 at year end.

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