The Westchester Community Foundation uses grantmaking to invest in high-performing organizations with transformative ideas that improve lives and strengthen their community.

For 45 years, the Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life in Westchester by addressing community issues, promoting responsible philanthropy, and connecting donors to critical, local needs.

Their Approach

• They invest in programs and projects that tackle pressing needs their communities face.
• They prioritize collaborations and thoughtful partnerships that foster shared learning and action.
• They look for best practices and emerging ideas that lead to innovative approaches to solving problems.
• They regard their grantmaking as an investment in the social good of their community. They work with their grantees to improve performance through ongoing assessment.

Who they fund?

• The Foundation makes grants to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations operating or proposing to operate programs for the benefit of Westchester residents and communities.
• Agencies with a pending 501(c)(3) application must use an approved organization as a fiscal agent
• Where appropriate, they will fund local government entities, including school districts.
• All agencies must be vetted and approved prior to receiving a grant. They look for good governance practices and organizations with a strong financial position.

For more information, visit Westchester Community Foundation.