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Chester County Community Foundation Inc

Connects people who care with the causes that matter, so their philanthropy makes a difference now and forever.

Advocacy & Civil Rights West Chester, PA EIN 232773822 · IRS Reg 23-2773822 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Chester County Community Foundation Inc

The Chester County Community Foundation connects people who care with the causes that matter.

Founded
Headquarters
West Chester, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T31
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

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 where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T31
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.94%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Chester 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $21M in annual revenue. 84 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Chester County Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.

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. 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 a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). 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.

Chester County Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Chester County Community Foundation connects people who care with the causes that matter. Chester County Community Foundation Inc is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Chester County Community Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

KA
Karen Simmons
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Bob F•••••••
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS AFFAIRS
BR
Bronwyn M•••••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
DA
David V••••••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
DE
Denise A•••••••• E••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
DO
Donald E L••• E••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
DO
Donna U•••• C••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
EL
Elizabeth Z•••• M•••• E••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
EM
Emily T••••• A•••• E••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
ER
Eric G•••••••••
COMMITTEE CHAIR
JA
Jacqueline M•••• E••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
JO
John A••••••••• E••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
JO
John F M•••••• E••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
KA
Karen S••••••
PRESIDENT/CEO
KA
Kathy D••••••••••• C••
BOARD VICE CHAIR
KA
Kathy W••••••• C••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
LE
Les B•••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
MA
Margaret F••••••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
MA
Mark M•••••••
COMMITTEE CHAIR
MA
Mary H•••••••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
MA
Matthew H•••••••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
MI
Michael A D•••••• C••
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
MI
Michael R H•••• C••
BOARD VICE CHAIR; COMMITTEE CHAIR
NA
Natalie O••••• M•••• E••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
NA
Natalie O••••• M•••• E••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
NI
Nicholas H••••••
COMMITTEE MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$21.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$14.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$20.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$21.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$17.7M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Chester County Community Foundation Inc This page 89 $21.1 million -
United Way of Greater New Haven Inc 89 $14.9 million -
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc 89 $61.3 million -
Center for Community Inclusion Inc 89 $13.7 million -
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation 89 $15.5 million -
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc 89 $47.1 million 0%
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc 89 $15.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, United States.
What is Chester County Community Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Chester County Community Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Chester County Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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