York County Fund

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge by Judy Gallagher

Background

The York County Fund was established in 2007. The purpose of the fund is to support nonprofit organizations and projects that serve York County. This fund is a permanent, grantmaking resource that grows through contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations. These partners share our commitment to strengthen Maine communities and increase charitable resources for all.

The York County Grantmaking Committee is made up of leaders who live and/or work in York County. These advisors serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, review proposals, recommend grant awards, and help build philanthropic resources in the region.

The York County Grantmaking Committee awards grants from the York County Fund and other related funds through the Community Building Grant Program. It makes recommendations to fund proposals that meet the grant program criteria and have the greatest potential for positive impact on the quality of life in York County.

How MaineCF serves York County

Assets: The foundation holds more than $16 million in assets dedicated to York County, including donor-advised funds, designated funds to support specific organizations, scholarships, and field-of-interest funds.

Scholarships: The foundation holds 43 scholarship funds for York County students.

Agency funds: The foundation manages $6.3 million in charitable long-term funds on behalf of nonprofit organizations throughout York County.

Why support the York County Fund?

It's a permanent fund to help strengthen communities
Grants support a broad spectrum of nonprofits, including arts, education, environment, economic development, and human services
Local volunteer advisors award grants
Pooled charitable gifts increase the impact
The fund is invested for growth