The Nonprofit Ecosystem in West Chester

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES BY THE ALUMNI AS WELL AS AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO CURRENT STUDENTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

PROVIDE RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

PROMOTES THE SOCIAL INTERACTION AND RECREATION OF MEMBERS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE HEALTH CARE TO SHUT-INS AND INDIGENT PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

PROVIDING A COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM FOR YOUNG LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

MISSION:

PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT BY REMOVING BARRIERS AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO RESOURCES.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION IS TO BE A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION, CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY BY CONNECTING ARTISTS, STUDENTS, PATRONS AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY TO AND THROUGH ART. IN THE OVER 80 YEARS SINCE ITS FOUNDING, CCAA HAS CONTINUED TO FULFILL ITS GOAL OF "MAKING CHESTER COUNTY MORE ACTIVELY AND COURAGEOUSLY ART CONSCIOUS" (FROM CCAA'S ORIGINAL CHARTER).

MISSION:

THE AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER, INC WAS ORGANIZED TO COLLECT ROTARY WINGED AIRCRAFT (HELICOPTERS) AND RELATED ARTIFACTS FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY AND EDUCATION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

MISSION:

WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY PROVIDES ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS EQUAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION, IDEAS, AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH BOOKS, PROGRAMS, AND OTHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT LIFELONG LEARNING.

MISSION:

THE CRIME VICTIMS' CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY, INC. (CVC) IS A NONPROFIT AGENCY PROVIDING FREE, IMMEDIATE, AND CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS RESPONSE AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS IMPACTED BY SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ALL OTHER CRIME. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE THROUGH COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION. THE CENTER FOSTERS COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH ITS COMPREHENSIVE OUTREACH AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

FIREHOUSE, RESPONDING TO FIRE CALLS IN THE BOROUGH OF WEST CHESTER AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. DURING 2022, THE FIRE COMPANY RESPONDED TO 589 INCIDENTS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY FOR THE BOROUGH OF WEST CHESTER AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. FUNDS ARE USED TO MAINTAIN BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND EQUIPMENT.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE.

MISSION:

PROVIDE STEWARDSHIP OF THE WILLIAM BRINTON 1704 HOUSE.

MISSION:

ENRICHING THE LIVES OF OUR SENIOR NEIGHBORS THROUGH FRIENDSHIP, ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION AND NOURISHMENT.