Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust
The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust was a vision of Adams County resident and fruit broker Robert C. Hoffman, and is devoted to the promotion of social welfare and lessening the burdens of government.
The Trust offers grants twice a year to nonprofit organizations that benefit residents of Adams County, PA. It is a private charitable trust held by PNC (the Trustee) and guided by an Advisory Committee of Adams County residents and a representative of the Trustee. The Adams County Economic Education Foundation (ACEEF) serves as an independent grant consultant to the Advisory Committee.
Semi-Annual Grants:
Submission deadlines:
- Postmark on or before January 17 for Winter Grants and July 15 for Summer Grants.
Grant Information Sessions are offered as needed to help nonprofits learn about The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust application guidelines and priorities.
- Attendance is recommended for first time applicants to the Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust.
- To receive notice of the next Grant Information Session, please email your name, organization, email address, and phone number to info@adamscountyworks.org
The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust areas of grantmaking interest include:
- Religious entities for religious purposes
- Fire Departments
- Education and vocational education, public, private and parochial schools
- Prevention of abuse to children
- Prevention of abuse to animals
- Helping the needy and underprivileged
- Medical causes
- Literary causes
- Youth sports
- Capital campaigns
- Other causes which promote social welfare and lessen the burden of government
The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust will not provide grants to:
- Nonprofits outside Adams County, PA, unless it can be clearly demonstrated that Adams County residents will benefit from the grant requested
- Retire debt
- Fund raising events, endowment drives
- Individuals
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us at info@adamscountyworks.org with additional questions.
The applicant must have 501(c)(3) status or qualify under Publication 526 to receive deductible contributions as a government entity or political subdivision (e.g., public school).
Up to four applications are accepted in a one year period.
- You may email questions to info@adamscountyworks.org. Be sure to include your phone number and best times to reach you.
- You may also call 717.334.3033.
Here is a handy timeline:
- Application deadlines (January 17 for winter / July 15 for summer)
- Proposal review by the Hoffman Trust Advisory Committee (Jan–Apr for winter / Jul– Oct for summer)
- Notification of decision (April for winter / October for summer)
- Grant Agreements signed and returned (May / November)
- Check Distribution (June / December)
- Final Report due (June 30 / December 30)
Proposal Packet:
Please review links below to find out how to apply for the RCH CET
2020 Grants in Response to Coronavirus
In response to the 2020 health and economic crisis the Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust granted $90,000 to 14 nonprofits for the health, safety and basic needs of Adams County residents.
Contact Us
Adams County Economic Education Foundation (ACEEF)
1382 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325, United States
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