Chester County Community Foundation Inc
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Mission
Connects people who care with the causes that matter, so their philanthropy makes a difference now and forever.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Chester County Community Foundation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 90% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChester County Community Foundation Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in West Chester, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 232773822. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $21M in annual revenue. 84 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Chester County Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232773822. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Chester County Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Chester County Community Foundation Inc is located in West Chester, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Chester County Community Foundation Inc has $21M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Chester County Community Foundation Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $21M in annual revenue. The organization has 84 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Chester County Community Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Chester County Community Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Chester County Community Foundation connects people who care with the causes that matter. Chester County Community Foundation Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $21M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Chester County Community Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 232773822, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Susanna DeWese Named Chester County Chief Public Defender - Chester County
🏓 Ping-pong prowess in Phoenixville | Inquirer Chester County - Inquirer.com
From WWII to the Screen Age: Chester County Centenarians Share Secrets to a Long Life - VISTA.Today
Chester County voters face a $34M sales tax decision this fall. What it covers - Rock Hill Herald
Eight Chester County Community Bars Where Everybody Knows Your Name - VISTA.Today
Five Chester County centenarians, ranging from 99 to 104, give their life secrets - Inquirer.com
Kennett Square Memorial Parade unites American patriots in Chester County - Daily Local
Chester community calls for action to curb gun violence at town hall - WBTV
[ARCHIVED] AgConnect Launches 2026 Chester County Farmers Market Trail Program - Chester County
West Chester University Recognized with Three Regional Community Awards - MONTCO.Today
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 84 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 84 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1994
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chester County Community Foundation Inc
- What is Chester County Community Foundation Inc?
- Chester County Community Foundation Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in West Chester, United States. The Chester County Community Foundation connects people who care with the causes that matter.
- When was Chester County Community Foundation Inc founded?
- Chester County Community Foundation Inc was founded in 1994.
- Who leads Chester County Community Foundation Inc?
- Karen Simmons serves as President/CEO.
- Where is Chester County Community Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in West Chester, PA, United States.
- What is Chester County Community Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chester County Community Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Chester County Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Chester County Community Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 232773822. Registration: 23-2773822 (United States).
- What is Chester County Community Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.chescocf.org