The Community Foundation of Fayette County has $100,000 in Match Money Now Available

by | Oct 26, 2018 | News Releases

Create a new fund, or make a gift to an existing fund, CFFC will match up to $7,500

Since 2009, the Community Foundation of Fayette County has been committed to creating funds that help Fayette County to meet the challenges of changing times; to connecting donors with the needs of the community to support area non-profit organizations; and, to meeting the charitable needs of all county residents.

Now, just in time for end of year giving, CFFC will help their donors build and grow funds with $100,000 in match money available. CFFC will match up to $7,500 to create a new fund or make a gift to an existing fund. For example, a minimum gift of $7,500 to create a permanent fund will be matched by CFFC with $2,500. The maximum gift of $22,500 will be matched by CFFC with $7,500.

“The Community Foundation of Fayette County is committed to assisting individuals, and families with their charitable giving, as well as helping non-profit organizations with their sustainability. We offer a number of funds for donors to create legacy,” said Renee Couser, CFFC Executive Director.

Donors can leave a legacy by creating one of the following funds:

  • Donor Advised Funds allows distributions to various charities.
  • Donor Designated Funds allows distributions to specific organizations of the donor’s choice.
  • Scholarship Funds supports post-secondary education.
  • Field of Interest Funds allows donors to direct funds to a very specific area or purpose.
  • Agency Funds created by a non-profit organization to benefit the organization.
  • Unrestricted Funds for donors without specific direction for their giving.

Since 2009, the Community Foundation of Fayette County has distributed nearly $1,500,000 to area non-profit organizations through their Donor Advised Funds and Donor Designated Funds. In addition, more than $1,200,000 has been awarded in scholarships to local students.

For more information and details, please contact Renee Couser at 724-437-8600 x1.

Grant Opportunity For Laurel Highlands and Uniontown Area School Districts

by | Aug 22, 2018 | CFFC News, Grants

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting grant applications for the Arthur and Millicent Gabriel Legacy Fund.  Any teacher, school counselor, or administrator is encouraged to apply.

Grant applications will be accepted for reusable items that will enhance the classrooms. Minimum requests of $500 will be accepted.  A total of up to $20,000 will be awarded to the Laurel Highlands and Uniontown Area School Districts and the deadline to apply is October 15.

Chevron Community Fund Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

by | Aug 14, 2018 | CFFC News, Grants

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting grant applications for the Chevron Community Fund.  The deadline to apply is October 15, 2018.

Non-profit organizations must be located in or serving the residents of:  Fayette County, PA,  Greene County, PA, or areas in and around Hermine, Smithton, Sewickley Township, South Huntingon Township, or West Newton located in Westmoreland County, PA.

Projects of up to $10,000 will be accepted. Funding is focused on, but is not limited to, the following areas: STEM Education, Workforce Development, and Basic Human Needs.

If you have any questions, please contact CFFC at 724-437-8600.