Quick Summary
Name: Community Giving Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $4.4 million |
| Grant Range | Varies by program - some up to $5,000 |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
Website: https://csgiving.org/ Phone: (570) 752-3930 Email: [email protected] (Grant and Scholarship Administrator - Karri Harter) Address: Berwick, PA 18603
Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania's Central Susquehanna region, specifically:
- Lower-Luzerne, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Union and Snyder Counties
- Berwick area communities including: Berwick Borough, Benton Borough, Briar Creek Borough, Stillwater Borough, and various townships (Benton, Briar Creek, Fishing Creek, Mifflin, North Centre, South Centre, Butler, Nescopeck, Salem, Sugarloaf, and Union Township)
Funding Priorities
- Health and wellness programs
- Human services
- Education
- Arts and culture
- Civic projects
- Youth-related programs
- Women and girls initiatives (through Women's Giving Circle)
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals (not eligible to apply)
- Organizations outside service area that do not serve residents within the service area
Application Method
Applications are submitted through a web-based online grant portal accessed via "Grant Site Login" on the Foundation's website. The Foundation runs annual competitive grant rounds with fixed deadlines (e.g., 2026 grant round deadline was January 31, 2026). Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or governmental organizations.
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