Westchester Community Foundation



For over thirty years, the Westchester Community Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life in Westchester by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting responsible philanthropy, and connecting donors to critical, local needs. The foundation enables people with philanthropic interest to easily and effectively support the causes they care about--immediately or through their estate plans.


An attractive alternative to a private foundation or commercial gift fund, the Westchester Community Foundation allows donors to establish and name a fund, or contribute to existing funds that match your charitable passions. Many individuals and families who have private foundation also establish a fund at the community foundation to engage in effective philanthropy close to home.



    

Recent News from Westchester Community Foundation


RSHM LIFE Center awarded $43000 grant by Westchester Community Foundation
Foundation: Westchester Community Foundation

“We are very grateful the Westchester Community Foundation has awarded this grant to help our families who don't have ready access to legal...more

Applications Now Open For 2019 Residencies At SPACE On Ryder Farm
Foundation: Westchester Community Foundation

The Family Residency, founded in association with The Lilly Awards ... Institutional Residencies provide arts and nonprofit organizations with time...more

Safety & Change Center Wins $10K Grant For Play Therapy
Foundation: Westchester Community Foundation

"Children & Youth Services is one of our fastest growing and most in-demand programs. This grant from Westchester Community Foundation will...more

New York funders gear up for 2020 census challenges
Foundation: Long Island Community Foundation, New York Community Trust, Westchester Community Foundation

An anonymous donor has committed $100,000, said Sol Marie Alfonso-Jones, senior program officer at the Long Island Community...more

Westchester Community Foundation Announces $506500 In Grants
Foundation: Westchester Community Foundation

The Westchester Community Foundation has announced grants totaling $506,500 awarded to 20 local nonprofits. Four of these focus on the health of the county's rivers and streams. Awards totaling...more

Westchester Community Foundation Announces $506500 In Grants
Foundation: Westchester Community Foundation

The Westchester Community Foundation has announced grants totaling $506,500 awarded to 20 local nonprofits. Four of these focus on the health of the county's rivers and streams. Awards totaling...more

New Rochelle safety task force members announced
Foundation: Westchester Community Foundation

Members will be charged with reviewing district- and building-level policies as well as the relationship between the school system and city. Brice — who signed a $12,000 contract with the district...more

Westchester Community Foundation Names New Board Chair, Members
Foundation: Westchester Community Foundation

The Westchester Community Foundation has elected Dale Akinla, II, CFP® financial advisor and wealth management professional, as Chair of the Foundation's Board. Mr. Akinla has been a member of the...more

Tax reform could hurt charitable giving with fewer itemizing deductions
Foundation: Home Depot Foundation, Westchester Community Foundation

At the Westchester Community Foundation, executive director Laura Rossi has advised donors how to still obtain tax benefits for giving under the new tax law. If your deductions aren't big enough to...more

Westchester Community Foundation Announces Ceo Learning Lab
Foundation: Westchester Community Foundation

Westchester Community Foundation Announces Ceo Learning Lab. Westchester Community Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its CEO Learning Lab, which will provide leaders of Westchester...more



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