A community foundation is a public charity focused on supporting a geographical area, pooling donations used to address community needs and support local nonprofits. Community foundations offer numerous types of grant-making programs, including donor-advised funds, endowments, scholarships, field-of-interest funds, giving circles, and more. These foundations are funded by donations from individuals, families, businesses, and grants from the government. They play a key role in identifying and solving community problems. Because community foundations work with a wide variety of nonprofits, donors, grantees, and government entities, community foundations have special insight into community issues.

Yes, gifts of all sizes make a difference, and you can decide how your gift will be used. A little goes along way. Watch the video at the top of the page to see what it would look like for our community if we all just gave a little bit.

The two organizations complement one another, and each is uniquely positioned to fill a distinct role. United Way focuses on raising and distributing resources for immediate use, while PCCF gathers generosity for the purpose of investing it to grow for the future. Both are equally important. 

If you are supporting a local nonprofit, we urge you to continue your support; that organization relies on you to help provide their services. PCCF provides a way to make your support last forever. The Foundation has the expertise to manage your endowed gift efficiently and effectively for the benefit of one or more charities of your choice.

PCCF is very flexible. You can give in traditional ways, such as cash or stocks, but you can also give life insurance, real estate, or retirement benefits. There are even ways to make a gift enabling you or your family to draw an income from your gift. You can enjoy tax savings today and peace of mind for the future, knowing you have made a difference. Donors have contributed many amounts – from $2 to $12 million! Contact us, and we will work with you to curate a unique giving opportunity just for you.

PCCF enables you to support so many worthwhile organizations in your own community, organizations you choose. Because endowed gifts remain forever, they truly help to transform local nonprofit organizations, enabling organizations to focus on delivering valuable services. This long-term support is a great way to ensure these organizations last as long as your gift – forever.

Yes, PCCF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. A copy of our IRS Form 990 can be provided up on request.