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Jun 24

Stanley’s Dream Foundation Grants $5,000 Donation to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for Childhood Brain Cancer Research

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(West Chester, PA, June 24, 2025) — On June 18th, Donna Edwards presented a $5,000 grant to Dr. Belasco at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (C.H.O.P.). This is the nineteenth gift Stanley’s Dream Foundation has issued to C.H.O.P. representing over $125,000 in grant awards in an ongoing effort to fund research to find a cure for brain cancer. Stanley’s Dream Foundation was formed to honor the memory of Donna and Stanley Edwards’s son, Stanley Austin Edwards, who passed away from brain cancer in 2002. In 2017 a room in C.H.O.P.’s Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care was named in Stanley’s… Read More »

Jun 03

THOROUGHBRED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANTS DUE JUNE 30, 2025     

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The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation’s (TERF) application for research grants is due no later than June 30, 2025. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbreds, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in equine industry careers and to fund research efforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred racehorse. The missions and programs of the organizations selected to receive this year’s research grant awards will reflect TERF’s strategic focus and vision to support and promote equine education and research. All submitted applications must be from a qualified and current 501(c)(3) organization and… Read More »

Apr 22

NEIL JOINES FUND OF CCCF AWARDS OVER $25,000 IN GRANTS

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WEST CHESTER, PA – April 22, 2025: The Neil Joines Fund of the Chester County Community Foundation is pleased to award $25,250 in grants to nine organizations for Arts & Culture. The Neil Joines Fund was created in honor of Neil Joines who passed away from pancreatic cancer on November 1, 1992. Joines was passionate about his community and included his philanthropic interests in his will. He stated three purposes of his charitable trust: 1) to expose the Kennett community area to a diverse sample of cultural opportunities, 2) to ensure that piano, art and drama competitions be continued for… Read More »

Feb 26

THOROUGHBRED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANTS AVAILABLE

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February 26, 2025 – The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to announce the opening of their 2025 grant awards cycle. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbreds, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in equine industry careers and to fund research efforts that better the life of the Thoroughbred racehorse. The missions and programs of the organizations selected to receive this year’s grant awards will reflect TERF’s strategic focus and vision to support and promote equine education and research. Awards will be considered for qualified federally tax-exempt 501-c-3 organizations…. Read More »

Dec 18

Whitford Charitable Classic Awards $76,000 in Grants to 19 Chester County Nonprofits

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Classic Chair Kelly Hagelauer (Center) Grantees of 2024 Whitford Charitable Classic Exton, PA – December 13, 2024 – The Whitford Charitable Classic, a fund of the Chester County Community Foundation, is proud to announce the distribution of $76,000 in grants to 19 local nonprofits. Each organization received a $4,000 grant to further their impactful work within the Chester County community. The 2024 Whitford Charitable Classic, held from September 19-21, was an exciting weekend that brought together members, supporters, and grantees of Whitford Country Club. The event featured a variety of activities, including golf, tennis, and pickleball tournaments, as well as… Read More »