Clinton County Foundation Grant

Clinton County Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Clinton County Community Foundation
Last Updated: November 05, 2025

Summary

The Clinton County Community Foundation, established through the generosity of Jean Sharp Rempe, has grown to over $11 million in assets. This foundation supports local initiatives, benefiting youth, libraries, the elderly, and various community groups. Charities seeking funding must serve Clinton County residents and be recognized as 501(c)(3) organizations by the IRS. The foundation's contributions have significantly enhanced community welfare and development.

Overview

About Clinton County Community Foundation The Foundation began with the kindness of Clinton County citizen Jean Sharp Rempe, a records librarian at the Lock Haven Hospital. She gave $43,000 in memory of her late husband, Robert, to inaugurate the Foundation. Since that time many Clinton County residents have followed in Jean Sharp Rempe's footsteps and through their generous and consistent donations have augmented the initial contribution to now over $11,000,000 in total assets. Because of this generosity, the Clinton County Community Foundation, Inc. has been a positive force for the future. Income from the Foundation assets have helped improve Clinton County by benefiting youth groups, libraries, the elderly, special needs children, medical and fire groups and museums.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be considered it is necessary the charity provide services to Clinton County residents.It is also required the charity be designated a 501(c)(3) charity by the IRS and the current 501(c)(3) IRS exemption letter must be submitted with the grant application.