Quick Summary
Name: Washington County Community Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,626,427 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $60,000 |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (January 15) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.wccf.net/
- Phone: (724) 222-6330
- Email: info@wccf.net
- Address: 1253 Route 519, P.O. Box 308, Eighty Four, PA 15330
Geographic Focus
Washington County, Pennsylvania
Funding Priorities
The Foundation operates a diverse grants program in eight funding areas:
- Animal Welfare
- Arts & Humanities
- Community Improvement & Economic Development
- Conservation & Environment
- Education
- Health & Fitness
- Human Needs
- Religion & Faith-Based
Specific priorities include:
- Capacity-building (financial process improvement, communications, data management)
- Facility improvements
- Program expansion and technology
- First-year start-up costs for new programs serving unmet community needs
What They Don't Fund
- Annual appeals or regular, ongoing operational expenses
- Purchase of supplies
- Annually recurring events or programs
- Scholarships
- Political campaigns or attempts to influence legislation
Application Method
Annual application deadline of January 15th. Applications submitted via:
- Fillable PDF form
- Submitted by email, mail, or in person
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities requesting funds for public purposes, or churches/synagogues providing social services to Washington County community.
Timeline: Applications reviewed after January 15 deadline, with final notification by March 5th.
Special Programs: Includes capacity-building grants ($5,000-$60,000 range), WCCF Gives annual giving event, and various specialized funds (African American Community Fund, Range Resources Good Neighbors Fund, etc.).
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