The Community Foundation Of West Chester Liberty

Organization Overview

The Community Foundation Of West Chester Liberty is located in West Chester, OH. 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 Foundation Of West Chester Liberty employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Of West Chester Liberty 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 Foundation Of West Chester Liberty generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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 Foundation Of West Chester Liberty has awarded 383 individual grants totaling $13,538,867. 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

TO ENCOURAGE, SUPPORT AND FACILITATE PHILANTHROPY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST CHESTER/LIBERTY SERVES AS A LEADER AND RESOURCE FOR PHILANTHROPY; BUILDS A GROWING ENDOWMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY'S CHANGING NEEDS; PROVIDES FLEXIBLE AND COST-EFFECTIVE WAYS FOR DONORS TO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITY NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE; PROMOTES COLLABORATION AMONG LOCAL FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS; AND MAKES GRANTS AND PROVIDES COUNSEL AND ASSISTANCE THAT WILL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT UPON THEIR COMMUNITIES.


THE CFWCL GRANTS $100,000 ANNUALLY THROUGH THE COMMUNITY GRANTS AND COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMS. THE GRANT DOLLARS ARE RAISED THROUGH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS BY THE FOUNDATION. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS ARE USED FOR GRANTING PURPOSES IN OUR COMMUNITIES.


THE POWER OF THE PURSE (POP) FUND IS A WOMEN'S GIVING CIRCLE DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING GRANT FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE INTERESTS OF WOMEN & CHILDREN IN WEST CHESTER AND LIBERTY TOWNSHIPS. MEMBERS OF POP WORK TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE OTHERS, AND PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AMONG WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY. POWER OF THE PURSE ACCEPTS GRANT REQUESTS FOR NEW OR EXISTING PROJECTS THAT FOCUS OF MEETING THE BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD, SHELTER, OR HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN OR CHILDREN IN WEST CHESTER AND LIBERTY TOWNSHIP.


THE KIDS2KAMP FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2004 WITH THE INTENT TO ASSIST UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS IN LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOLS ATTEND A WEEK OF SUMMER CAMP. CURRENTLY, THE PROGRAM SENDS AN AVERAGE OF 200 STUDENTS PER YEAR TO EITHER A WEEK-LONG OVERNIGHT CAMP OR A WEEK-LONG DAY CAMP. THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH YMCA CAMP CAMPBELL GARD AND THE LAKOTA FAMILY YMCA. BOTH ORGANIZATIONS OFFER A REDUCED COST FOR OUR CAMPERS AND HELP ENSURE FAMILIES, SOME OF WHOM HAVE NEVER HAD A CAMP EXPERIENCE, ARE COMFORTABLE AND UNDERSTAND WHAT TO EXPECT. WE ALSO WORK CLOSELY WITH PRINCIPALS, COUNSELORS AND SCHOOL LIAISONS AT LAKOTA TO REFER STUDENTS TO THE PROGRAM AND HELP FAMILIES COMPLETE THE REQUIRED REGISTRATION PACKETS. DUE TO COVID-19 THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT SEND ANY STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE KIDS2KAMP PROGRAM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erin Clemons
President & CEO
$87,333
Karen Gibbs
Vice President Of Finance
$59,333
Nancy Fister
Vice President Of Finance
$46,333
Dave Bruno
Member & Chair
$0
William Schumacker
Member
$0
Nick Enger
Member & Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$6,150
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,407,415
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,553,216
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,413,565
Total Program Service Revenue$196,299
Investment income $510,659
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $895,957
Net Income from Fundraising Events $27,652
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,044,132

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Community Foundation Of West Chester Liberty has awarded $2,285,557 in support to 63 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

KEN ANDERSON ALLIANCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$450,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WEST CHESTERLIBERTY

Org PageRecipient Profile

West Chester, OH

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$352,457

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY D

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$195,100

FAMILY PROMISE OF BUTLER COUNTY INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hamilton, OH

PURPOSE: KEEPING THE PROMISE

$110,000

Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$100,000

Berea, KY

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$97,852
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Community Foundation Of West Chester Liberty has recieved totaling $10,050.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$10,000
Baird Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$50
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$20,663,971
Earnings$2,730,397
Admin Expense$302,440
Net Contributions$4,380,415
Other Expense$223,152
Grants$2,595,735
Ending Balance$24,653,456

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