Apr 22

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

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

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

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 »

Nov 04

Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation Announces Research Grants Awarded

November 4, 2022 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to announce the awarding of $62,389 in research grants that will support the goal of making racing safe. 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 following grant was awarded to Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Inc.: TERF awards $10,000 to support the work of Dr. Sue Stover at the University of California for research involving motion of… Read More »

Mar 29

Benjamin Franklin would be Proud of this Philanthropic Student Group

West Chester, PA– At the Chester County Community Foundation, growing philanthropy is the core mission of all of those involved with the organization. One way the Foundation grows philanthropy is by working with our communities’ youth to demonstrate the power of giving back. The Foundation partners with the Honors Stewardship and Civics Engagement Class at West Chester University (WCU) to recommend the nonprofit recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Trust grant award. The class is taught by Gerardina Martin, WCU Learning Assistance and Resource Center Director, who also serves on the Community Foundation’s Grants Committee. Students in the Honors Stewardship and… Read More »