Community Giving Foundation

Organization Overview

Community Giving Foundation is located in Berwick, PA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Giving Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Giving Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Community Giving Foundation generated $7.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Community Giving Foundation has awarded 452 individual grants totaling $16,647,882. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENCOURAGE INCREASED PHILANTHROPY THAT WILL BENEFIT THE CHARITIES AND COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN THIS REGION, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE TODAY AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME, WHILE ACHIEVING DONORS' INTENTIONS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES A VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH CHARITABLE GIVING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION (CGF) SERVES COLUMBIA, MONTOUR, NORTHUMBERLAND, SNYDER, UNION AND LOWER LUZERNE COUNTIES. CGF HAS 382 FUNDS, INCLUDING FUNDS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS, FIELD OF INTEREST, DONOR-ADVISED, AGENCY ENDOWMENT, CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO DEVELOP FUNDS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS THAT WILL ALLOW GRANTS TO BE MADE THROUGHOUT THE SERVICE AREA. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS HELPING DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS WHILE PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED DOLLARS THAT CHANGE LIVES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SERVES TO HELP LOCAL AGENCIES RECEIVE STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT DOLLARS AND PROVIDES THE VEHICLE FOR CORPORATIONS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX CREDITS FROM CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO QUALIFIED EDUCATION PROGRAMS.AS THE PANDEMIC CONTINUED TO INFLUENCE OUR REGION, THE COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION PARTNERED ONCE AGAIN WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY AND RECOVERY. AS A COMMUNITY LEADER AND TRUSTED RESOURCE, WE EXPLORED WAYS IN WHICH TO FACILITATE ADDITIONAL GRANTMAKING AT THIS CRITICAL TIME. WE PARTNERED WITH COUNTY OFFICIALS TO ASSIST WITH THE DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTS TO NONPROFITS UTILIZIING OUR ESTABLISHED RESOURCES AND PROCESS. THE PROGRAM OFFICE ALSO FULFILLED ALL REQUIREMENTS OF DISTRIBUTING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AS PART OF THEIR REGULAR DUE DILIGENCE TO OUR CURRENT FUNDHOLDERS WITH ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
M Holly Morrison
President & CEO
$140,070
Albert Meale
Chief Financial Officer
$86,186
Nancy J Marr
Chair
$0
John Thompson
Treasurer
$0
Jeff Cerminaro
Secretary
$0
Dr John M Kurelja
Vice-Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$3,642
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,451,787
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,081,220
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $218,739
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,536,649
Total Program Service Revenue$79,611
Investment income $1,562,581
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,743,809
Net Income from Fundraising Events $38,934
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,230,392

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Giving Foundation has awarded $3,465,542 in support to 89 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Danville, PA

PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

$930,976

AGAPE LOVE FROM ABOVE TO OUR COMMUNITY

PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

$226,805

BERWICK AREA SWIMMING POOL INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Berwick, PA

PURPOSE: YOUTH & RECREATION

$213,055

BERWICK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

PURPOSE: YOUTH & RECREATION

$116,368

COLUMBIA COUNTY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE CLINIC INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Mifflinville, PA

PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

$112,396

BEYOND VIOLENCE INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Berwick, PA

PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

$96,100
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Community Giving Foundation has recieved totaling $1,150.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tammy And Keith Anderson Foundation Inc

Yorktown Heights, NY

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$1,000
John And Barbara Pagana Foundation

Port St Lucie, FL

PURPOSE: OPERATING

$150
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$66,177,700
Earnings$8,085,100
Admin Expense$791,700
Net Contributions$530,500
Other Expense$73,200
Grants$994,600
Ending Balance$72,933,800

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