The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is a public charity in Fayette County that was established in 1999 – CFFC is happy to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. The foundation stewards nearly 200 charitable funds and facilitates philanthropy by providing grant awards to nonprofits, scholarships to students, fundraising dollars through Fayette Gives, and the Gala of Giving event. These efforts are guided by the foundation’s mission and led by a board of directors, consisting of community members who volunteer their service and support.
The 2024 CFFC board of directors is as follows: Edward Balling, Treasurer; Angela Braun, D.C., Chair; Terry Burden; Clifford J. Callahan, CPA; Edward Capuzzi, Jr.; Joshua Ellsworth; James R. Foutz, CPA; Ronald Gabriel, Vice Chair; Michael George; Garnet Gordon, Esq., Secretary; James E. Higinbotham, Jr., Esq.; David Hughes; William James; Brandon Katzeff; Lawrence J. Kiefer; John LaCarte; Casey Leonard, CPA.
“We extend our appreciation to J.D. Ewing, who served on the board for a total of ten years, up through 2023,” said CFFC board chair Angela Braun, D.C. As far as new additions to the board in 2024, the foundation is welcomes Joshua Ellsworth.
Dedicated and involved board members enable the foundation to further its mission to “help define charitable needs, connect donors with causes that matter to them, support nonprofit organizations, and invest charitable assets to make the community a better place to live.” To learn more about CFFC, visit www.cffayettepa.org or contact the office at 724-437-8600.
