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Whitford Charitable Fund Grants

CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

Over $130,000 annually (recent distribution)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Whitford Charitable Fund

Geographic Scope: Chester County, Pennsylvania

Purpose: Community grants program administered through the Whitford Charitable Fund Committee. The fund was created eight years ago (as of 2018) by visionary Whitford Country Club members who wanted to give back to the community.

Funding: Raised through the annual Whitford Classic Event, a multi-day fundraiser including:

  • Ladies' round robin tennis

  • Friday night gala with live music, dining, and silent/live auctions

  • Golf sponsor's event

  • Pro-Am event (when weather permits)
  • Total Grants to Date: Over $900,000 granted to local nonprofits (as of 2018)

    Recent Beneficiary Organizations (2018):

  • Safe Harbor of Chester County

  • West Side Community Center

  • Uptown Entertainment

  • LaSata Farm

  • Coatesville Area Senior Center

  • CVIM: Smiles for Jackie

  • Downingtown Library

  • Phoenixville Area Children's Learning Center

  • Great Valley Community Organization

  • North Star of Chester County
  • Focus: Community organizations serving Chester County residents

    Fund Structure: A fund of the Chester County Community Foundation

    Contact: Chester County Community Foundation | www.chescocf.org | (610) 696-8211

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    community-services

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