The York Community Foundation is recognized as a public charity and donations are tax deductible. The Foundation is organized for charitable, educational and scientific purposes, and is structured to receive gifts of any size. Charitable gifts are used to fund grants and scholarships.
The principal benefit of a community foundation is to provide flexibility to respond to the current needs and opportunities of the community. A community foundation is constantly aware of changing conditions and needs in the community and alters the directions of its giving accordingly.
There are a number of ways to give to the Foundation. You can make a contribution to an established fund, give a memorial gift or make an unrestricted contribution.
You may consider a gift to establish a fund at the Foundation. There are various types of funds to consider; you can select one that best fits your goals and interests for establishing a fund. All fund types benefit the York Community.
The Cornerstone Trust Company in York provides independent and professional management of Foundation funds.
The York Community Foundation’s 990 and 990T are available to the public for review during normal business hours at the Foundation’s office.