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Lancaster County Community Foundation

Lancaster County Community Foundation

Lancaster, PA 17603
Tax ID20-0874857

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About this organization

Revenue

$26,648,775

Expenses

$16,783,193

Website

lancfound.org

Mission

To advance the vitality and well-being of the people of Lancaster County, by inspiring generosity and being responsible stewards of gifts now and in the future.

About

THE LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVED LANCASTER COUNTY RESIDENTS IN THE CURRENT YEAR BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS (NOT-FOR-PROFITS) AND PROGRAMS THROUGH ITS "EXTRAORDINARY GIVE" PROGRAM, ITS "AH-HA INITIATIVE" PROGRAM, AND ITS OVERALL "GRANTMAKING" PROGRAM. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDED A TOTAL OF $14.1 MILLION IN TOTAL GRANT DOLLARS TO COMMUNITY BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CURRENT YEAR.APPROXIMATELY 69% OF TOTAL GRANT DOLLARS, OR $9.7 MILLION, WERE INVESTED IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE "EXTRAORDINARY GIVE," A ONE DAY ONLINE GIVING CAMPAIGN AIMED AT BOOSTING PHILANTHROPIC GIVING IN LANCASTER COUNTY. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED COMMUNITY DONATIONS OF OVER $9 MILLION WITH A STRETCH POOL AND PRIZES OF OVER $700,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND SPONSORS. 495 COMMUNITY BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED GRANT FUNDING AS A RESULT OF THIS PROGRAM.APPROXIMATELY 2%, OR $270,000, OF TOTAL GRANT DOLLARS (6 GRANTS), ENHANCED BY ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES IN NON-GRANT ALLOCATIONS AND EXPENSES, WERE INVESTED IN THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MOST PROMINENT AREA OF OPPORTUNITY, THE "AH-HA PROJECT," WHICH INCREASES FINANCIAL STABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, CONNECTING PEOPLE AND IDEAS, AND INVESTING IN CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO REAL PROBLEMS.APPROXIMATELY 29% OR $4.1 MILLION OF TOTAL GRANT DOLLARS WERE INVESTED THROUGH ITS GRANTMAKING PROGRAM TO COMMUNITY BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FORM OF OVER 350 GRANTS. SUCH GRANTS WERE DERIVED FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS, AND DESIGNATED FUNDS.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “We embolden extraordinary community by investing in people and ideas that will shape the future of lancaster county.”.

When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “We embolden extraordinary community by investing in people and ideas that will shape the future of lancaster county.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as PA.
  • The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is 24 WEST KING STREET SUITE 201, LANCASTER, PA, 17603.
  • As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 11 employees on their form.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $9,865,582.
  • The organization has 15 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2003.
  • The organization pays $1,213,208 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $244,263 in fundraising expenses.

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