Chester County Community Foundation
The Chester County Community Foundation (CCCF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1994, it operates as one of over 900 community foundations across the nation. The organization serves as a philanthropic intermediary, connecting donors with charitable causes through a network of endowed funds and strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$118.4M
+14.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
-34.9% YoY
Grant Count
140
-0.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-34.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Chester County Community Foundation connects people who care with the causes that matter, so their philanthropy makes a difference now and forever.
The foundation supports a broad range of charitable purposes including education, arts and culture, health, social services, economic development, and community strengthening initiatives. Recent grants have supported organizations working in education, libraries, museums, counseling services, senior services, homelessness prevention, and youth development.
Grantmaking
CCCF awards millions in grants and scholarships annually through multiple fund types:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CCCF primarily funds organizations located in and serving Chester County, Pennsylvania, though grants are also made to charities across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $118.4 million
- Total Revenue: $14.5 million
- Total Expenses: $6.8 million
- Total Liabilities: $8.1 million
- Number of Employees: 24
Investments are professionally managed by a chief investment officer firm and overseen by the Board's Investment Committee.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $118,449,078 | $103,228,321 | $86,163,241 |
| Revenue | $14,532,199 | $20,699,529 | $21,195,715 |
| Expenses | $6,843,480 | $8,621,620 | $8,001,365 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,458,829 | $1,657,373 | $6,706,382 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
19 open opportunities from Chester County Community Foundation
Bruce E. Hepke Memorial Scholarship Grant
CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Chester County Estate Planning Council Scholarship Grant
CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $500 - US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
East End Neighborhood Association Scholarship Fund Grant
CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Karen Simmons – President/CEO
- Jason Arbacheski – Gift Planning & Stewardship Director
- Bob Ferguson – Controller/Executive Vice President of Business Affairs
- Beth Krallis – Marketing & Communications Officer
- Stephenie Stevens – Grants & Scholarships staff
- Elizabeth Zwaan Milne, Esq. – Chair of the Grants & Scholarship Policy Committee
The foundation has 18 Board members, 10 professional staff members, numerous student interns, and over 100 committee volunteers.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN SIMMONS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 55 | $211,938 |
| BOB FERGUSON | EXEC VP, BUSINESS AFFAIRS | 40 | $123,708 |
| WINIFRED MORAN SEBASTIAN ESQ | BOARD CHAIR | 2.42 | — |
| ZEBULUN DAVENPORT EDD | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 1.46 | — |
| ROB NECARSULMER | CORP SEC/TRES; COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL A DEHAVEN CPA | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR TIL 7/23 | 0.6 | — |
| ERIC GUDMUNDSON | COMMITTEE CHAIR | 0.88 | — |
| MARK MCCARRON | COMMITTEE CHAIR | 0.88 | — |
| STEPHANIE PAHIDES KALOGREDIS ESQ | COMMITTEE CHAIR | 0.88 | — |
| EMILY TEMPLE ABELS ESQ | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
| JOHN ALLEGRETTO ESQ | COMMITTEE MEMBER TIL 7/23 | 0.75 | — |
| DENISE ANTONELLI ESQ | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
| LES BEAR | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.9 | — |
| NICHOLAS HOFFMAN | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
| DEB BOOKMAN | COMMITTEE MEMBER EFF 7/23 | 0.75 | — |
| REV DR RICHELLE FOREMAN GUNTER | COMMITTEE MEMBER EFF 7/23 | 0.75 | — |
| BRONWYN MARTIN | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
| GINNY KRICUN | COMMITTEE MEMBER EFF 7/23 | 0.75 | — |
| ELIZABETH ZWANN MILNE ESQ | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
| NATALIE ORTEGA MORAN EDD | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
| DONNA URIAN CPA | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
| DAVID VERMEIL | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
| KATHY WILECZEK CPA | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0.75 | — |
| MARY HOLLERAN | COMMITTEE MEMBER TIL 7/23 | 0.75 | — |
| JOHN F MCKENNA ESQ | COMMITTEE MEMBER TIL 7/23 | 0.75 | — |
| JACQUELINE MOYTL ESQ | COMMITTEE MEMBER TIL 7/23 | 0.75 | — |
| PHILLIP C WAGNER CFA | COMMITTEE MEMBER TIL 7/23 | 0.75 | — |
| MATTHEW HOLLIDAY | COMMITTEE MEMBER TIL 7/23 | 0.75 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**November 2024:** CCCF announced $45,505 in capacity building grants to 15 Chester County nonprofits, prioritizing small and mid-size organizations working in mission, vision & strategy, governance & leadership, partnerships & collaborations, operations & technology, and fundraising
Chester County Community Foundation Awards $45,000 to 15 Chester County NonprofitsThe foundation actively seeks to inspire and grow legacy philanthropy through engagement with families, individuals, teenagers interested in philanthropy, private foundations, professional advisors, and nonprofits
Chester County Community Foundation Awards $45,000 to 15 Chester County NonprofitsCCCF maintains an active calendar of events including a Winter Investment Forum luncheon where annual investment returns and asset allocation are discussed
Contact Information
Address: 28 West Market Street, The Lincoln Building, West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: (610) 696-8211
Fax: (610) 696-8213
Email: info@chescocf.org
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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