(YORK, PA, May 18, 2026) – The York County Community Foundation was excited to host its 2026 Annual Meeting at the historic Yorktowne Hotel to kick off a community giving campaign in celebration of its 65th anniversary and the many accomplishments of the prior year.
The event was attended by over 250 people and opened with a performance by the Wild Hymns, an indie folk/pop band that entertained guests with their rendition of the 1960’s classic, What A Wonderful World. The keynote event featured an impactful presentation by best-selling author Cherian Koshy who explored discoveries in neuroscience and the connection between philanthropic behavior and community leadership.
During the event, YCCF’s outgoing Board Chair Harold Myers introduced YCCF’s new Board Chair, Michael Glezer, CEO of Wagman Inc. Long-time board member, Tim Warfield, was also honored for his nine years of service to the organization as both a member of the board of directors and as a member of YCCF’s Distribution Committee, Racial Equity Committee, and DEI Committee. For his many years of expertise and leadership, YCCF donated the book, Black History is for Everyone by Brian Jones to the York County Library System. YCCF’s newest board member, Julia Parrish, was also introduced at the event.
Julia Parrish serves as counsel attorney at Barley Snyder, specializing in estate planning and trust and estate administration. Professional advisors are crucial to the Foundation’s work of building a stronger community and YCCF is thrilled to have Julia join the Board.
A copy of YCCF’s 2025 Annual Report was distributed during the event, featuring the organization’s most recent accomplishments and updates, including highlights of a few of the outstanding nonprofit programs and projects funded through grants from the Foundation. To view a digital copy of the 2025 Annual Report, click HERE.
In 2025, YCCF received more than $10.6 million in donations and awarded $11.9 million in grants to 417 nonprofit agencies. More than $634,500 in scholarships was awarded to local students pursuing higher education or technical training. Twenty-four new funds were created by donors in 2025 to support the charitable passions of individuals, families, and companies, bringing the total number of charitable funds housed at the Foundation to 714. By establishing permanent endowments, these individuals and organizations have created a legacy of support that will help the York community thrive for generations to come. YCCF also welcomed eleven new members to its Legacy Society, a group of individuals who have included a gift to York County Community Foundation in their estate plans.
During the event, the Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) of York County Community Foundation presented the Carolyn Eyster Steinhauser Prize to Beth Gill-MacDonald and Ruby Martin in recognition of their outstanding contributions to community-building and their talent for addressing complex issues. The WGC celebrated Beth’s ability to overcome several obstacles to bring compassionate hospice care to York County and Ruby’s decades-long advocacy work to improve access to early childhood education.
A recording of the annual meeting program can be found on YCCF’s YouTube channel by clicking HERE.
