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CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

West Chester, PA, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-2773822
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Logo for "CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION"

CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

West Chester, PA, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-2773822
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1994

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Chester County Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Chester County, having distributed a total of $5.2 million across 384 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CONNECTS PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH THE CAUSES THAT MATTER SO THEIR PHILANTHROPY MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Total Funding Given

$5.2M

2025
Grantees funded
384
Multi-year grantees
53%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

170

Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Karen Simmons
Board Member
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Denise Antonelli Esq
Board Member
D
Donna Urian Cpa
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 170 grants, totaling nearly $5.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 380 grantees. Recent grantees include LCH Health and Community Services, AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION, and Wharton Esherick Museum. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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