The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation (PCHF) is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1997 as a conversion foundation from Phoenixville Hospital. Based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, the foundation works to improve health and quality of life in the greater Phoenixville region by increasing equitable access to quality health and human services and promoting healthy communities through grantmaking, capacity building, and collaboration with health, civic, business, nonprofit, and community partners.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$65.6M
+6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+13.2% YoY
Grant Count
9
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$261K
+13.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phoenixville Community Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation partners with organizations and communities to collectively ensure that greater Phoenixville area residents have equitable access to the conditions and resources needed to live healthy, thriving lives.
Vision: To make the greater Phoenixville region one of the healthiest places for all in Pennsylvania, creating a healthy, inclusive, and equitable community where every resident belongs and has the opportunity to live a full, dignified life.
Core Priorities:
- Ensure equitable access to high-quality and affordable health and human services for all residents in the greater Phoenixville region
- Promote and strengthen access to timely mental health and substance abuse services, especially crisis intervention
- Support efforts to prevent homelessness and services for those experiencing housing insecurity, and expand opportunities for healthy, safe, and affordable housing
- Enhance the quality of services in the region by investing in nonprofit capacity building and development, and by encouraging partnerships and innovation
- Advance equitable conditions for health and well-being by addressing root causes and structural barriers to health, housing stability, food access, and mental well-being through integrated and community-led strategies
- Strengthen community partnerships, networks, and nonprofit capacity
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** $2,500 - $390,000
Review Cycle
(primary grantmaking)
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Greater Phoenixville region, including selected townships and boroughs in Chester and Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania. Primary service area encompasses the greater Phoenixville area of Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Assets: $65,554,040
- Total Revenue: $1,527,940
- Total Expenses: $3,604,067
- Net Assets: $65,241,992
- Charitable Disbursements: $3,111,552 (86.3% of expenses)
- Officer Compensation: $168,738 (4.7% of expenses)
Revenue Sources (FY 2025):
- Dividends: $1,578,165
- Contributions Received: $800
- Sales of Assets: -$51,025
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $61,713,121
- Total Revenue: $1,328,973
- Total Expenses: $2,789,786
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,681,830
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $65,554,040 | $61,713,121 | $57,212,852 |
| Revenue | $1,527,940 | $1,328,973 | $2,135,425 |
| Expenses | $3,604,067 | $2,789,786 | $2,588,071 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,111,552 | $2,676,900 | $2,474,072 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,412,421 | $1,594,280 | $1,889,595 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,090,405 | $2,881,785 | $2,671,714 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Phoenixville Community Health Foundation
Capacity Building Mini-Grant - Information Technology
PHOENIXVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Capacity Building Mini-Grant -Organizational Development
PHOENIXVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
PCHF: AED Mini-Grant Program
PHOENIXVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Major Grants ($2,214,415), Scholarships ($42,000), Mini Grants It ($40,906).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAPACITY BUILDING MINI GRANT VARIOUS, PA | SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC PLAN | $22,500 |
| CHAMPIONS GRANTS VARIOUS, PA | CHAMPIONS OF THE COMMUNITY | $2,000 |
| HEALTH EDUCATION MINI GRANT VARIOUS, PA | SUPPORT FOR HEALTH EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| MAJOR GRANTS VARIOUS, PA | MAJOR GRANTS | $2,214,415 |
| MATCHING GIFTS VARIOUS, PA | MATCHING GIFTS | $11,615 |
| MINI GRANTS AED VARIOUS, PA | MINI GRANT LIST AED | $1,435 |
| MINI GRANTS IT VARIOUS, PA | MINI GRANTS TO SUPPORT IT PROGRAM | $40,906 |
| MINI GRANTS TRANSPORTATION VARIOUS, PA | MINI GRANTS TO SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION ACCESS | $10,000 |
| SCHOLARSHIPS VARIOUS, PA | SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $42,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Tamela Luce | President and CEO (since 2019)
Jeanette Hall | Director of Finance and Operations
Sam Anthony | Program Officer
Jessica Capistrant | Board Chair
Brooke Ginty | Vice Chair
Staff: 4 employees
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA CAPISTRANT | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BROOKE GINTY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JULIAN MCCRACKEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NICHOLAS BUCCI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN EWALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV LEE PACZULLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHELSEA PERUGINI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA SCHWAB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAMELA LUCE | CEO | 40 | $147,595 |
| KEITH BURRESS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDER JANKOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL POLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLISON HOULIHAN TURNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant awards include:
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Awards PACS Substantial Grant | Phoenixville, PA Patch$500,000 commitment to Ann's Heart toward the purchase of the Sacred Heart Campus
Ann’s Heart Secures First Grant Towards Purchase the Sacred Heart Campus - $500,000 commitment made by the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation$50,000 grant to Phoenixville Homeless Shelter
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Awards PACS Substantial Grant | Phoenixville, PA Patch$20,000 grant to Delaware County Community College
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Awards PACS Substantial Grant | Phoenixville, PA PatchSubstantial grant to PACS (Phoenixville Area Community Services)
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Awards PACS Substantial Grant | Phoenixville, PA PatchThe foundation acknowledged facing a nearly $900,000 gap between available funds and total requests in the 2025 grant cycle, reflecting increased community needs amid funding cuts and social challenges. Despite this funding gap, PCHF continues supporting nonprofits through multiple channels including grants, capacity building programs, and collaborative partnerships.
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Awards PACS Substantial Grant | Phoenixville, PA PatchContact Information
Address: 821 Gay Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Phone: 610-917-9890
Website: pchf.net
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Financial Inquiries: Jeanette Hall, [email protected]
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Phoenixville Community Health Foundation fund?
**Mission:** The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation partners with organizations and communities to collectively ensure that greater Phoenixville area residents have equitable access to the conditions and resources needed to live healthy, thriving lives. **Vision:** To make the greater Phoenixville region one of the healthiest places for all in Pennsylvania, creating a healthy, inclusive, and equitable community where every resident belongs and has the opportunity to live a full, dignified…
How do I apply for a grant from Phoenixville Community Health Foundation?
**Grant Ranges:** $2,500 - $390,000 **Annual Giving:** • 2025 cycle: $1,377,525 to 37 organizations • 2023-2024 cycle: $1,613,500 to 48 organizations **Total Grants Since Inception:** Over $31.6 million distributed since 1998 **Grant Types & Programs:** • Annual Grant Cycle (primary grantmaking) • Capacity Building Mini-Grants (including Information Technology and Organizational Development) • Transportation Mini-Grant (Ride for Health) • PCHF Scholarships • Health and Human Services funding • …
Where does Phoenixville Community Health Foundation make grants?
Greater Phoenixville region, including selected townships and boroughs in Chester and Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania. Primary service area encompasses the greater Phoenixville area of Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Phoenixville Community Health Foundation award?
In 2025, Phoenixville Community Health Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $261K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Phoenixville Community Health Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Phoenixville Community Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Phoenixville Community Health Foundation's EIN?
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2912035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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