Each year, we offer a scholarship opportunity to area high school seniors who plan to continue their education in health care, human services, and education. A selection committee of board and staff members reviews applications based on educational goals, financial need, and academic performance. Recipients receive $2,000 each year for up to four years –…
We are excited to announce Sam Anthony will join the staff on July 1st as Program Officer! A Chester County native, Sam graduated in 2020 from Temple University with a dual B.A. in Global Economy and German and a Master’s in Public Policy. She has worked with several nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania, most notably the…
We have an important announcement, regarding our 2024 annual grant cycle. While we search for our next Program Officer, we will be managing our annual grant cycle differently this year. This also means there will be no Grant Kickoff Forum. If your organization received a grant from us in our annual cycle in 2023, you…
We are excited to have selected Moira Mumma and Jared Smith as our 2024 Champions of the Community! The Champions of the Community Awards were established by the Foundation in 2000 to honor the often unsung heroes of greater Phoenixville. A committee of the Foundation’s board of directors reviews nominations submitted by the community and…
Beginning with the 2023 annual grant cycle, we will make the following changes to our grantmaking.
Annual Grant Cycle
Organizations that apply for a grant under our strategic goal related to mental health and substance abuse services will need to attest that those services are researched-backed and delivered or overseen by someone with a clinical license or appropriate educational background.
Arts organizations will need to explain how they fit into one or more of our strategic goals.
Organizations with cash reserves of 12 months or more will need to provide an explanation for their higher liquidity and what the organization intends to use the funds for.