What is a Community Foundation? - Philadelphia Foundation

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The Role of Community Foundations

Community foundations are dedicated to improving the lives of citizens of their local communities. They make it easy for individuals, families and businesses to support important causes and provide localized solutions for individuals and organizations in need.

Our Role

Through grantmaking, managing investments and supplying resources and counsel to nonprofits, community foundations play a pivotal role in the charitable ecosystems of their regions.

Our Relationships

Thanks to their roots within their communities and deep relationships with nonprofits, they also provide donors with a more impactful way to put their charitable dollars to work.

Our Trust

Combining the security of a financial institution and the critical connections to local changemakers, community foundations amplify philanthropic impact to make their regions better places to live.