ABOUT US

Our Purpose, History and Mission

A community foundation is a non-profit organization founded exclusively for the benefit of the community and its people. The principal benefit of a community foundation is to provide flexibility to respond to the current needs and opportunities of our community. A community foundation is constantly aware of changing conditions and needs in the community and alters the directions of its giving accordingly. Through a Foundation, your gifts can make a lasting impact for generations to come.

The York Community Foundation was founded and incorporated in 1984. The Foundation received 501 ©3 tax exempt status in 1985. Because the York Community Foundation is recognized as a public charity, donations may be tax deductible. It is organized for charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes. The York Community Foundation is structured to receive gifts of any size. Charitable gifts are used to fund grants and scholarships.

Funds at the York Community Foundation are managed by the Cornerstone Trust Company and the York State Bank Trust Company in York. They provide independent and professional management of funds held at the Foundation.

Mission Statement

The mission of the York Community Foundation is to utilize charitable funds to strengthen and improve the community for the benefit of all its citizens.

Board of Directors

The York Community Foundation is governed by a fifteen member Board of Directors, elected to serve for their knowledge of community needs. The Board meets annually on the second Monday in November. The meetings are open to the public. Current Board members are:

Kristie Holoch, President
Charles W. Harris, Vice-president
C.G. “ Kelly” Holthus
Gordon Fillman
Katie North
Charles Campbell
Judi Nordlund
Richard Hankel
Sally Ruben
Lawrence R. Kopsa
Kent Rauert
Donna Loschen
Cheryl Thomas-Miller
Garold Leggott

The Foundation has six committees. Current committee chairpersons are:
Executive Committee..........................................................Kristie Holoch
Investment Committee .......................................................C.G. “Kelly” Holthus
Nominating Committee.......................................................Kristie Holoch
Grants Committee................................................................Sally Ruben
Scholarship Committee.......................................................Richard Hankel
Audit Committee..................................................................Gordon Fillman