Community Impact
Making a Difference in Upper Adams
The Canner Foundation helps fund field trips that bring history to life, technology that prepares students for the future, wellness programs that support the whole child, and much more.
The Canner Foundation has been dedicated to supporting
Upper Adams students for
over 15 years.
The Canner Foundation began in March 2010 when a group of dedicated community members came together with a shared vision: to enhance educational opportunities for students in the Upper Adams School District. What started as a modest fund with an initial investment of $23,916.92 has grown into a robust foundation that continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local students and teachers.
The name "Canner" honors the rich agricultural heritage of our community, particularly the apple canning industry that has been the backbone of Biglerville and the surrounding area for generations. Just as the canning industry preserved and nurtured the fruits of our orchards, the Canner Foundation seeks to preserve and nurture the potential of our students.
Over the years, generous donations from alumni, parents, community members, local businesses, and friends have helped the foundation grow significantly. By December 2025, the fund had grown to $264,566.52—a testament to the community's commitment to education and our young people's futures.
In 2025, the Canner Foundation achieved a major milestone by obtaining official 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. This incorporation as a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization brought several important benefits:
The Canner Foundation is committed to providing Upper Adams students with enriching educational experiences.
The Adams County Community Foundation has been our trusted partner since the beginning, professionally managing and investing our endowment funds to ensure long-term growth and stability. This partnership allows us to focus on what we do best—supporting our local students and educators.
A timeline of our foundation's growth and achievements
Initial fund value: $23,916.92
Hundreds of grants awarded, thousands of students impacted
Official Pennsylvania nonprofit incorporation
Fund value reaches: $264,566.52
Our endowment continues to grow, ensuring support for generations to come
The Canner Foundation helps fund field trips that bring history to life, technology that prepares students for the future, wellness programs that support the whole child, and much more.
Join the generations of supporters who have helped the Canner Foundation grow. Your tax-deductible donation will help write the next chapter of our history.
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