Community foundation · EIN 23-2773822
Chester County Community Foundation
West Chester, PA
Chester County Community Foundation is a community foundation based in West Chester, PA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $6.59M in grants paid across 517 grants, with $136M in total assets. Its largest grants went to American Endowment Foundation, Arts Holding Hands & Hearts and Community Volunteers in Medicine.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Chester County Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Monitoring the use of grants is typically unneccessary as the organizations' eligibility has been established and most grants are unrestricted.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Connects people who care with the causes that matter, so their philanthropy makes a difference now and forever.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Hudson, OH | Human Services | $1,012,650 |
| Arts Holding Hands & Hearts | Kennett Square, PA | Arts & Culture | $168,995 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | Health | $155,848 |
| Wharton Esherick Museum | Paoli, PA | Arts & Culture | $151,455 |
| Chester County Hospital Foundation | West Chester, PA | Health | $105,579 |
| Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown, PA | Education & Library | $100,000 |
| North Wales Area Library | North Wales, PA | Education & Library | $100,000 |
| Wissahickon Valley Public Library | Blue Bell, PA | Education & Library | $100,000 |
| Fund for Women and Girls | West Chester, PA | Education & Library | $89,514 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | Human Services | $86,380 |
| Rsvp | King of Prussia, PA | Human Services | $75,000 |
| West Chester Area Senior Center | West Chester, PA | Human Services | $71,345 |
| Kennett Area Community Service | Kennett Square, PA | Human Services | $69,500 |
| Safe Harbor of Chester County | West Chester, PA | Human Services | $68,811 |
| Quarryville Library | Quarryville, PA | Education & Library | $64,680 |
| Historic Sugartown | Malvern, PA | Arts & Culture | $62,840 |
| Manna on Main Street | Lansdale, PA | Human Services | $59,000 |
| Pennsylvania Home of the Sparrow | Exton, PA | Human Services | $52,763 |
| West Chester University Foundation | West Chester, PA | Education & Library | $52,621 |
| YMCA of Greater Brandywine | West Chester, PA | Human Services | $52,076 |
| Chester County History Center | West Chester, PA | Arts & Culture | $50,500 |
| Lundale Farm | Kimberton, PA | Environment & Animals | $50,500 |
| Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association | Kempton, PA | Environment & Animals | $50,000 |
| Patrician Society | Norristown, PA | Human Services | $50,000 |
| Trustees of The University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Education & Library | $49,096 |
The 25 largest of 517 grants listed on the return. 347 grants to individuals ($960K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Chester County Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Chester County Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Chester County Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $6,591,868 in grants paid (517 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Chester County Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to American Endowment Foundation (OH), $1.01M, Arts Holding Hands & Hearts (PA), $169K, Community Volunteers in Medicine (PA), $156K, Wharton Esherick Museum (PA), $151K and Chester County Hospital Foundation (PA), $106K.