How much funding does York Community Foundation Grants provide?

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When is the deadline for York Community Foundation Grants?

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York Community Foundation Grants

Q: Who is eligible for York Community Foundation Grants?

Eligible applicants: Organizations in the York community, or those serving a significant number of York County residents. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Individuals.

York Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Education Human & Social Service Grants Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Organizations in the York community, or those serving a significant number of York County residents

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

The York Community Foundation awards grants to both private and public services.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Individuals
Not eligible: Operating expenses.
Not eligible: Annual fund drives.
Not eligible: Elimination of previously incurred deficits.
Not eligible: Established or new endowment funds.
Not eligible: Travel or related expenses for individuals or groups.
Not eligible: Religious organizations where funds would be used in whole or in part to further the organization’s sectarian purposes

Overview

The York Community Foundation, established in 1984, has awarded over $3 million in grants and $2 million in scholarships to enhance community welfare. Focused on six key areas, including education and health, it supports both private and public services classified as 501(c)(3) non-profits. The Foundation prioritizes organizations that demonstrate financial commitment through fundraising efforts, ensuring a lasting impact on the York community and its residents.

The York Community Foundation was established and incorporated in 1984 with initial assets of $5,000. The Foundation received 501(c) (3) tax exempt status in 1985, and currently has assets valued at over $6 million. The Foundation has awarded over $3 million in grants for projects and programs in the York community and surrounding area. In addition, the Foundation has awarded over $2 million in scholarships.
Charitable Areas of Interest
The Foundation awards grants from the six basic areas of philanthropy:

Community/civicArts/cultureEducationRecreationHealthHuman services

Eligibility

The York Community Foundation awards grants to both private and public services.The grants are made only to agencies classified as a 501(c) (3) by the Internal Revenue Service organization and government agencies using the grant for capital expenditures and/or capital improvements.Grants are awarded to organizations in the York community, or those serving a significant number of York County residents.

Ineligibility

Except in unusual circumstances, the Foundation does not award grants for:IndividualsOperating expensesAnnual fund drivesElimination of previously incurred deficitsEstablished or new endowment fundsTravel or related expenses for individuals or groupsReligious organizations where funds would be used in whole or in part to further the organization’s sectarian purposes

What York Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 15
Total given: $710K
Median grant: $31K
Range: $5,597–$142K

By dollars: Nebraska 96%, New York 4%. Top recipient cities: York, NE; Henderson, NE; New York, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.