Community Giving Foundation

Organization Overview

Community Giving Foundation is located in Berwick, PA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Community Giving Foundation employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Giving Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Community Giving Foundation generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Community Giving Foundation has awarded 623 individual grants totaling $21,724,435. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENCOURAGE INCREASED PHILANTHROPY THAT WILL BENEFIT THE CHARITIES AND COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN THIS REGION, ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE TODAY AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME, WHILE ACHIEVING DONORS' INTENTIONS. THE COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION PROVIDES A VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH CHARITABLE GIVING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION (CGF) SERVES COLUMBIA, MONTOUR, NORTHUMBERLAND, SNYDER, UNION AND LOWER LUZERNE COUNTIES. CGF HAS 411 FUNDS, INCLUDING FUNDS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS, FIELD OF INTEREST, DONOR-ADVISED, AGENCY ENDOWMENT, CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO DEVELOP FUNDS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS THAT WILL ALLOW GRANTS TO BE MADE THROUGHOUT THE SERVICE AREA. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS HELPING DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS WHILE PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED DOLLARS THAT CHANGE LIVES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SERVES TO HELP LOCAL AGENCIES RECEIVE STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT DOLLARS AND PROVIDES THE VEHICLE FOR CORPORATIONS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX CREDITS FROM CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO QUALIFIED EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM OFFICE FULFILLED ALL REQUIREMENTS OF DISTRIBUTING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AS PART OF THEIR REGULAR DUE DILIGENCE TO OUR CURRENT FUNDHOLDERS WITH ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dr John M Kurelja
Chair
$0
Harry Mathias
Vice-Chair
$0
John Thompson
Treasurer
$0
Marissa Marshall Golla
Secretary
$0
Dr Robert L Albertson
Director
$0
Nancy J Marr
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$6,597
Related organizations$0
Government grants $94,759
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,664,350
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $801,727
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,765,706
Total Program Service Revenue$83,774
Investment income $1,631,585
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $969,654
Net Income from Fundraising Events $36,181
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,692,610

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Giving Foundation has awarded $2,482,178 in support to 93 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

A COMMUNITY CLINIC INC

PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

$65,500

AMERICAN RED CROSS

PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

$10,371

AGAPE LOVE FROM ABOVE TO OUR COMMUNITY (CHAPMAN)

PURPOSE: YOUTH & RECREATION

$169,300

BENTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT (GEFFKEN)

PURPOSE: YOUTH & RECREATION

$10,400

BERWICK AREA MINISTERIUM

PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

$7,500

BERWICK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT (HRINDA)

PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

$96,207
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
Charleston, WV
$30,306,337
Community Foundation Of Herkimer And Oneida Counties Inc
Utica, NY
$21,224,240
Foundation For Appalachian Ohio
Nelsonville, OH
$29,031,055
Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated
Frederick, MD
$29,735,655
Mid-Shore Community Foundation Inc
Easton, MD
$16,043,692
Community Foundation Of Western Pennsylvania And Eastern Ohio
Sharon, PA
$18,135,472
Berks County Community Foundation Inc
Reading, PA
$11,644,962
New York City Partnership Foundation Inc
New York, NY
$7,216,615
York County Community Foundation
York, PA
$17,313,520
Chester County Community Foundation Inc
West Chester, PA
$20,699,529
Troy Foundation
Troy, OH
$11,701,989
The Community Foundation For The Greater Capital Region Inc
Albany, NY
$11,740,454
Community Foundation Of Lorain County
Elyria, OH
$4,276,372
Lehigh Valley Community Foundation
Allentown, PA
$13,559,783
Scranton Area Foundation Inc
Scranton, PA
$12,477,836
The Community Foundation Of Howard County Inc
Columbia, MD
$3,115,031
First Community Foundation Partnership Of Pennsylvania
Williamsport, PA
$11,260,326
Richland County Foundation Of Mansfield
Mansfield, OH
$12,579,688
Community Foundation Of The Eastern Shore Inc
Salisbury, MD
$13,185,530
Hamilton Community Foundation Inc
Hamilton, OH
$25,541,402
Adirondack Foundation
Lake Placid, NY
$9,291,443
Community Foundation Of Anne Arundel County Inc
Annapolis, MD
$9,904,278
Youngstown Foundation
Youngstown, OH
-$1,557,459
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc
Jamestown, NY
$12,003,854
Twin Rivers Community Trust
East Windsor, NJ
$5,855,714

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