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Est.

1985

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The York Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $710K across 23 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO UTILIZE CHARITABLE FUNDS TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE THE YORK COMMUNITY FOR ALL ITS CITIZENS
Total Funding Given
$710K
2025
Grantees funded
23
Multi-year grantees
48%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$43K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
K
Kristine Richert
Board Member
K
Katie North
Board Member
M
Mark Way
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska and New York. 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 YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $710 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include HOLTHUS CONVENTION CENTER, Wessels Living History Farm, and GREENWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.