Washington County Community Foundation
The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation located in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1995, the organization has grown to become the largest publicly supported grant-making foundation in Washington County and has been recognized by the national Community Foundation Research and Training Institute as one of the fastest-growing community foundations in the country.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$59.8M
+13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
-0.8% YoY
Grant Count
121
+0.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-1.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Washington County Community Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in Washington County by promoting and facilitating philanthropy.
The Foundation assumes four philanthropic roles:
- Grantmaker
- Donor Service Organization
- Fundraiser
- Community Leader
Funding Areas: The Foundation operates a diverse grants program organized into eight funding areas:
- Animal Welfare
- Arts & Humanities
- Community Improvement & Economic Development
- Conservation & Environment
- Education
- Health & Fitness
- Human Needs
- Religion & Faith-Based
A significant portion of grants are awarded for capacity-building, defined as any activity that increases a nonprofit's operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity.
Grantmaking
The Foundation offers multiple grant programs including:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Georgia, with a primary focus on Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $59,814,497
- Total revenues: $8,092,643
- Total expenses: $4,880,422
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $52.8 million
- Total revenues: $4.69 million
- Total expenses: $4.64 million
Structure:
- Component Funds: 200
- Total Liabilities (2023): $460,000
- Operates a donor-advised fund
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $59,814,497 | $52,755,999 | $47,540,692 |
| Revenue | $8,092,643 | $4,685,346 | $4,058,871 |
| Expenses | $4,880,422 | $4,639,246 | $4,470,112 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,309,206 | $1,072,803 | $845,503 |
| 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
7 open opportunities from Washington County Community Foundation
African American Community Fund Grants
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Board Development Grants
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
GIVE Washington County Fund Grants
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $2,500
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
Executive Director: Molly Warren Dahlgren
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of local volunteers, each with a long history of involvement in community and civic affairs.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MCCUNE | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| E ALEX PARIS III | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| MICHAEL ANDERSON | CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| MEGAN CHICONE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BARBARA GRAHAM | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| GERALDINE JONES | VICE CHAIRMAN/CHARIMAN ELECT | 1 | — |
| DEBRA KEEFER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TAMMY HARDY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TODD JAMES | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SHEILA GOMBITA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH PISZCZOR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LARS LANGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KURT SALVATORI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY MARISCOTTI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| W TAYLOR FRANKOVITCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HARLAN G SHOBER JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOROTHY TECKLENBURG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AMY TODD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY ELLEN JUTCA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT GRIFFIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LOUIS WALLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELAINE PAPPASERGI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD WHITE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BETSIE TREW | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $175,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has launched the Community Snapshot initiative, a web-based community needs and assets resource designed to support strategic philanthropy in the region.
WCCF News - Washington County Community FoundationThe Foundation frequently coordinates and hosts trainings on topics specific to the charitable sector and provides intensive one-on-one technical support to nonprofits on subjects including marketing, development, financial management, and strategic growth.
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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