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About Us

York County Community Foundation

We create a vibrant York County by engaging donors, providing community leadership, and investing in high-impact initiatives while building endowment for future generations.

YCCF Inclusion Policy

No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the York County Community Foundation on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity (as identified in paragraph 249 (c)(4) of title 18, United States Code), sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability.

Our History

Founded in 1961, YCCF creates a vibrant York County! Learn how we came to be and how we've grown.

Our History

Board of Directors

YCCF’s board of directors is made up of high-caliber community leaders and volunteers.

Meet Our Board

Our Staff

The YCCF staff is comprised of bold, compassionate, accountable, enthusiastic visionaries who use their professional knowledge to make York County a vibrant place to work, play, and live.

Meet Our Staff

Our Financial Picture

YCCF takes the responsibility of stewarding our donors’ gifts seriously and we continue to do our best to be strategic. Our goal is to maximize investment returns and preserve the capital of your gift to sustain your legacy.

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Annual Reports

View our current annual report.

See Our Report

Employment Opportunities

Join the York County Community Foundation team! See our open opportunities.

Employment Opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mission and vision of YCCF? +

YCCF’s mission is to create a vibrant York County by engaging donors, providing community leadership, and investing in high-impact initiatives while building an endowment for future generations.

Our vision is a growing, prosperous, and united community with unsurpassed opportunities for everyone to thrive.

With an endowed gift to YCCF, funds are invested to grow over time. This provides donors with the ability to make a much greater impact in the York community.

What geographical area and communities does YCCF serve? +

YCCF serves York County, Pennsylvania, including its boroughs, townships, and city neighborhoods. YCCF also supports the charitable interests of local donors who wish to support organizations outside of York County. Designated and donor-advised funds and scholarships can support nonprofits and students pursuing higher education outside of the county. All discretionary grants support York County nonprofits and initiatives.

What are YCCF’s strategic focus areas? +

Our THRIVE Grants focus on fueling community transformation by helping low-income individuals build economic mobility to help them thrive. Our focus areas include:

Career Development
Child and Youth Development
Health
Housing
Transportation

How does YCCF measure and report its community impact and financial stewardship? +

We share annual reports, transparent financial statements (990s), investment updates, and impact stories on our website to demonstrate how donations are used to strengthen York County.

How can I stay informed about YCCF news and initiatives? +

You can follow us on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn) or visit the News page on our website. If you are a nonprofit, you can sign up to receive our Nonprofit Collaborative e-newsletter. (Insert link to sign-up form.) https://mailchi.mp/yccf/york-county-nonprofit-collaborative

How can I contact YCCF or visit your offices? +

Our office is located at 14 W. Market St. in downtown York, PA. You can reach us by phone at 717-848-3733, email at [email protected], or through the contact form on our website.