Let Your Legacy Make A Difference.

The Chester County Community Foundation connects people who care with the causes that matter, so their philanthropy makes a difference now & forever. The Community Foundation brings together donors and beneficiaries of charitable funds to create lasting legacies that truly make a difference.

We currently manage over 400 different charitable funds in the form of family foundations, nonprofit endowments, field of interest funds, and scholarships. To learn more about our funds click here. The Community Foundation grows legacy philanthropy. For Good. Forever. 

WE REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE LARRY SIMMONS

Larry Simmons (LJS) passed away in January 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. Larry’s daughter Karen Simmons created the LJS Memorial Legacy Fund in memory of her father. The purpose of the fund is to make charitable contributions to causes LJS cared deeply about, such as: wilderness conservation; outdoor recreation; hunting and fishing; agriculture and farming; trade schools, especially cars and construction; swimming, life guarding, and water rescue; and Alzheimer’s, Lewy body dementia, and Parkinson’s research and care.

To make a donation to the LJS Memorial Legacy Fund, click here.

To read his obituary, click here.

Join us on Zoom at 12 (noon) the third Tuesday of the month January through June 2022 to view TED Talks and engage in lively discussion. Help envision a more equitable community where all can flourish. 

View our calendar of social justice events taking place in Chester County.

The Cultural Alliance of Chester County (CACC) increases awareness and promotes the creative sector as an integral part of economic and social development. CACC’s mission is to to elevate the profile of Chester County’s arts & cultural sector.

The Chester County Community Foundation received accreditation by the Community Foundations National Standards Board for philanthropic excellence in March 2019. This accreditation represents the Chester County Community Foundation’s commitment to upholding federal and state law requirements of accountability to communities, policymakers, and the public.

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