What is a Community Foundation?
By definition, a community foundation, like YCF, is a tax-exempt, non-profit, autonomous, publicly-supported, non-sectarian philanthropic composed primarily of permanent, named, component funds established by many separate donors for the long-term benefit of the residents of a defined geographic area, typically no larger than a state.
YCF is such a public charity created by and for the people of North-Central West Virginia. We enable local people with philanthropic interests to easily and effectively support the issues they care about — immediately, or through their will. Our donors can establish a charitable fund at YCF by contributing a variety of assets, and may also recommend grants — in their name, if they choose — to nonprofit groups they want to support.
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YCF Awards Over $150,000 in Grants During Community Foundation Week
Featuring Educator Mini-Grants and the 2nd Annual YCF Billy Coffindaffer Award November 18, 2024 Bridgeport, WV – Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc. (YCF) announces the distribution of 98 grants, totaling over $150,000, to 56 local charitable… Read More
