Harrisburg, PA – The Lotus Fund, a fund of the Perry County Community Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), is pleased to announce that Letters of Application are now being accepted from nonprofit organizations for arts...
HARRISBURG, PA — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) announced $338,872 in grant funds have been awarded to 67 Greater Harrisburg and surrounding area nonprofit organizations through competitive grant opportunities. Awarded projects will commence between...
HARRISBURG, PA — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) announced $222,405.43 in grant funds have been awarded to 32 Greater Harrisburg and surrounding area nonprofit organizations through competitive grant opportunities. Awarded projects will commence...
HARRISBURG, Pa. – An upcoming cocktail event at The Winery at Hunter’s Valley will celebrate the programs of 15 nonprofit organizations serving Perry County and the over $58,000 of support they received from the Perry County Community Foundation (PCCF), a...
By: SPENCER G. NAUMAN, JR. With college tuitions rising, employers think of scholarships for children of employees as a way to help. Employers are often dissuaded from establishing such scholarships because the scholarships would be included in the parent employee’s...
For clients who rely on fixed-income assets, such as bonds, as well as wages, to cover their living expenses, the inflation pinch indeed may mean fewer dollars available for charitable giving. Still, for clients who own property, stocks, and other assets that tend to...
For some of your clients, the thought of giving artwork to a museum or other charity might have crossed their minds. Otherwise, in the estate plan you’ll build for the art collector, the choices largely boil down either to selling the pieces, or giving them to family...
Ranging from $175 million to a whopping $15 billion, the 10 largest gifts to charity in 2021 may have caught your clients’ attention. Not only do philanthropic gifts seem to keep getting bigger, but the future looks bright, too, with more than $84 trillion projected...
You watch the news; you see the hurt in the world and feel moved to give back. Where do you turn to make an impact? In the spirit of partnering with a community of givers in a personalized way to change lives, the TFEC Ukraine Relief Fund answers the question you’ve...
Harrisburg, Pa. – After two long years of not being able to gather with friends and family, The Fund for Women & Girls is ecstatic to be back at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, for the Annual Grantee Recognition Breakfast....
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent crisis that has unfolded, ignited a passion in us all for humanitarian aid and global philanthropy. Regarding the current situation in Ukraine the following statement was released from the Center for Disaster...
TFEC Welcomes New Board Members and Team Members HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) recently added four new members to its team! TFEC also welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors. Sharon Bass – Financial Services...
Karen F. Snider Women in Philanthropy & Rising Philanthropist award nominations are now open! HARRISBURG, Pa. – Women control 51%–or $22 trillion—of the country’s personal wealth, a critical factor driving philanthropic decisions in Central...
“The greatest wealth transfer in modern history has begun,” according to a mid-2021 report in the Wall Street Journal. And, with tax reform’s big bite into estate values off the table, at least for now, many of your older clients may be thinking seriously about their...
By: SPENCER G. NAUMAN, JR. How can a donor advised fund assist a business with orderly charitable giving? No matter how big or small, many of today’s businesses look to invest in the community by donating to charitable organizations. Unfortunately, restrictions and...
Imagine that a client sits down at your conference room table and begins the meeting something like this: “I’ve got a prime tract of land I bought for $200,000 just 10 years ago, and now I am sure I could sell it for $2 million because the market is so hot for new...
It requires a keen eye to spot unintended negative consequences of a well-meaning client’s charitable giving strategies! This winter, we suggest you take note of three cautionary tales: Clients can no longer “hide” with confidence behind a so-called blocker LLC to...
Jan. 17, 2022: The Departments of Human Services and Health regularly track data on COVID-19 infections. As you can see there has been a significant increase of infections in child care. Additional information about community transmission can be found at COVID 19...
By Zahriah Balentine A new charter school opened its doors in Harrisburg this fall, the first new facility of its kind to launch in the city in eight years. The Pennsylvania Steam Academy represents the fourth brick-and-mortar charter school in the city, offering...
By Mark C. Perna We’re at a major tipping point in education. According to a recent survey, 48% of teachers admitted that they had considered quitting within the last 30 days. Of that number, 34% said they were thinking about leaving the profession entirely....
When applying to college, completing a scholarship application, or applying to an internship, all of your application materials should work together to create a complete and cohesive picture of you as an applicant. Your essay is an opportunity to show your creativity;...
Getting involved in your community is one of the best investments you can make in yourself and in your world. It’s true for sports, relationships, learning new skills, and also for your local community. When you are ready to make a place “home,” settle in, put down...
We’ve heard that many of you appreciate a quick checklist for charitable giving reminders each December. We know you receive this type of information from many sources, and frequently in great detail. It is our goal to break things down into a few simple points (below...
$2,000 awarded to help those affected by COVID-19 HARRISBURG, Pa. – The COVID-19 pandemic is woven into almost every aspect of our lives today. Nonprofit organizations are still working to serve at risk and low-income populations in our community to ensure that...
The COVID-19 pandemic locked us all in our homes for an extended period of time. We created new office spaces, worked in our sweatpants, and adjusted to a “new normal” (don’t worry, we’re tired of that term too). However, some in our community did not have the luxury...
Eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations can apply for funding for a wide range of competitive grant opportunities HARRISBURG, PA – The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) offers a range of competitive grant opportunities to meet community needs. Starting in...
At the conclusion of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities’ Centennial Agency Match Campaign $415,657.60 of support was raised for nonprofit endowment funds. HARRISBURG, PA – Helping local nonprofit organizations build permanent and consistent streams of...
At the culmination of a five-year project, Exemplar’s Grove is finally completed Harrisburg, PA – In honor of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) 100th and International Institute for Peace Through Tourism’s (IIPT) 5th anniversaries, Exemplar’s...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (September 20, 2021) –The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) announced the Faerie L. Angle Memorial Scholarship Fund will award $45,000 over several years to one Franklin County resident studying to become a lawyer. The Faerie L. Angle...
2021-2022 Program Stream Grantees The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has announced the awarding of $60,000 in grants to 20 arts nonprofit organizations through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Program Stream grant opportunity. Each organization...
by Michael Ritter, MPA, CTCP Lebanon County may be remembered as the county that went rogue in 2020, defying the governor’s COVID emergency orders. But the leaders of Connected Together, Lebanon County’s trauma-informed communities work group, hope the county can be...
From the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Divison of Viral Diseases COVID-19 outbreaks can happen in schools and early care and education programs, but when multiple prevention strategies...
by Dr. Karen Quinn Success By 6, the early childhood initiative of the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County, is pleased to announce that it has recently embarked on a multi-year community campaign called The Basics. The Basics are five, simple powerful ways...
by Christy S. Renjilian The entire education world, and beyond, was rocked in 2020. It was forced to evolve and change at lightning speed. While shedding decades of tradition, it tried to adapt to the demands of a global health crisis. And yes, it was a struggle. And...
by David Jacobson, Ph.D. As we rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic, we have an enormous opportunity to reinvent early education and care in the United States in ways that dramatically improve outcomes for children and families, strengthen communities, and advance...
Follow these tips from expert Jen Alexander to help everyone in your classroom learn during times of collective trauma. Slow Down Think about how you will reassure students and families you are ready for all students, whether or not they met the previous grade...
As women, we typically invest because we’re looking to save money to hit a goal — not just a number on a piece of paper, but a real-life thing we want to buy. This is goal-based investing. Goal-based investing is quite different from the traditional objective of...
https://www.tfec.org/wp-content/uploads/zoom_0-5.mp4 The LGBT Center of Central PA is changing lives nestled between Midtown Scholar and Radish & Rye Food Hub on North 3rd Street in Harrisburg. GLO Harrisburg, a program of the LGBT Center, is...
The COVID-19 Community Response Fund made its final round of grantmaking with $311,233 donated to 99 nonprofit organizations. Harrisburg, Pa. (July 29, 2021) – What started as a reaction to the global pandemic has grown into more than $300,000 of aid for local...
Energizing and Engaging Your Board! – 9 Tips YOU Should Try! How do you keep your Board engaged, motivated, and energized? While there is no silver bullet that will instantly change the operating framework of your Board; The Foundation for Enhancing...
$2,000 in general operating support – apply by August 31, 2021! HARRISBURG, Pa. — (July 1, 2021) – The 2021 Emerging Philanthropist Fund Grant Application is now available and accepting submissions. The Emerging Philanthropists Fund was created in 2014 by...
By: SPENCER G. NAUMAN, JR. For those who are 70 ½ with charitable intent and extra money in their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), there is an easy way to establish or enlarge Funds at The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). Such persons may direct...
$22,818 awarded to eleven organizations that serve the Perry County Community HARRISBURG, PA (June 24, 2021)— The Perry County Community Foundation (PCCF) awarded a total of $22,818 to eleven organizations during its 2021 grantmaking. PCCF is a regional foundation of...
The Children’s Home Fund, Family and Children Services of Lebanon County Fund, The Kids Trust Fund, and Perry County Community Foundation award $97,411 in grant funds to 32 organizations. HARRISBURG, PA (June 22, 2021)— The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC)...
What if your clients make donations to entities that don’t fall under a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code, but feel “charitable” nonetheless because the dollars are helping people in need? Perhaps a client has helped set up a dedicated account at a bank to...
Giving directly to international charities can involve a steep learning curve. Legal complexity no doubt was at play in the 2.2% (adjusted for inflation) decline in giving to international affairs in 2019, according to Giving USA. An example of one of the many legal...
As cryptocurrencies’ profiles rise in the marketplace, your clients are likely to begin asking questions about the possibility of using cryptocurrency holdings as part of their charitable giving plans. Interest in this technique has spiked in recent weeks, especially...
$13,323 in additional funding awarded to local organizations returning to in-person activities. HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 14, 2021) – Summer is in full swing, and even though June 2021 looks drastically different than June 2020, our communities are still rebuilding...
Here are the facts about Corporate Social Responsibility: Employees who have a chance to give to charities through their work are happier than those who do not. (Source) Half of employees believe their employer should connect them with opportunities for charitable...
It’s 2005, and Hurricane Katrina cut through Louisiana leaving nothing but destruction and mayhem behind. This disaster sparked the largest Red Cross Relief Response in modern history, and a worldwide tidal wave of support shortly followed. Who could forget...
Karen F. Snider Women in Philanthropy & Rising Philanthropist award nominations now open! HARRISBURG, Pa. (April 19, 2021) – Women control 51%–or $22 trillion—of the country’s personal wealth, a critical factor driving philanthropic decisions in...
$289,910 funds awarded to the community since the inception of the COVID-19 Community Response Fund! HARRISBURG, Pa. (April 9, 2021) – With vaccines, summertime, and warm weather on the horizon, it can sometimes feel like a return to normalcy, but COVID-19 continues...
TFEC and Helix Strategies, LLC., partner in convening the nonprofit community to hold three capacity-building sessions. HARRISBURG, Pa. (April 8, 2021) – Is it possible to have a conversation these days that does not revolve around COVID-19? It touched every...
Many donors believe that nonprofit organizations will be successful if they just focus on their mission. But at the root of their existence, these charities are organizations. Organizations need continual effort to improve internally to be sustainable and...
It’s no secret that 2020 was a year with constant hurdles, adjustments, and perseverance. Nonprofits faced unique challenges while navigating the “new normal” and serving those in our most vulnerable communities. But the economic impacts of COVID had them fighting to...
Charitable giving can be an integral part of your client’s financial plan. But are they ready to give? Here are some good indicators that your client is in a great position to give charitably to causes they care about: Your client has appreciated property. If your...
HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH! Each year, March is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of so many powerful and influential women that had come before us and worked tirelessly to ensure equality for all women. To understand where we are going,...
$274,010 funds awarded to the community since the inception of the COVID-19 Community Response Fund! HARRISBURG, Pa. (February 16, 2021) – The COVID-19 Community Response Fund has awarded a total of $7,500 in emergency funds to three nonprofit organizations responding...
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) recently added four members to its team and promoted one team member. TFEC also welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors at the start of the new year. Michael Blymier – Marketing &...
The start of a new year brings a busy scholarship season for The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). Scholarships make education possible, and TFEC has more than 120 scholarship funds that are available to local students. Our goal is to provide access to...
No one could have predicted the year 2020. While we were waiting with much anticipation to celebrate The Foundation for Enhancing Communities’ (TFEC) 100th year of service to the community, the world had other plans. Even though the events of 2020 have spilled...
Harrisburg, PA – The Lotus Fund, a fund of the Perry County Community Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), is pleased to announce that Letters of Application are now being accepted from nonprofit organizations for arts...
Harrisburg, PA While many live performances were canceled in 2020, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts recently made a $44,000 commitment to their resurgence in 2021. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has awarded these funds to twenty-two arts-centered...
TFEC’S Goal to Provide Access to Education to All Types of Learners HARRISBURG, PA, Jan. 11, 2021 – Access to education can help those facing hardships eliminate barriers that keep them in a never-ending cycle of poverty. That is why The Foundation for Enhancing...
In a COVID-19 age, TFEC’s Early Education Initiative Still Works to Convene Early Learning Educators HARRISBURG, PA, (Jan. 15, 2021) – The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) will still hold it’s annual Early Learning Conference for early education...
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania –The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) announces that $641,166 in grant funds have been awarded to 139 nonprofit organizations through ten competitive grant opportunities submitted to TFEC’s August 1, 2020 deadline. All awarded...
Author: Janice Black, President & CEO It can be hard to feel like a community these days. We cannot be with our loved ones; the proverbial “aisle” slices through this nation like butter, placing us on the right or the wrong side of history, and arenas of civil...
Harrisburg, PA (December 9, 2020) The Fund for Women & Girls annual grantmaking meeting looked slightly different this year. Aside from the virtual nature of all of our meetings these days, the Fund for Women & Girls grantmaking committee had five $20,000...
November 5, 2020 ─ The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) will join in a nationwide celebration, November 12-18, 2020, to recognize the increasingly important role these philanthropic organizations play in fostering local collaboration and innovation to...
Author: Janice Black, President & CEO It’s a chilly Friday in November and students from schools located in Perry County run home with books in hand to a much needed break from their studies. But for some students this 48 hour break means for the next 48 hours,...
Grants provide lifeline to deserving nonprofits as COVID cases surge and stimulus deal is stalled HARRISBURG, Pa. (November 2, 2020) — The COVID-19 Community Response Fund reached a major milestone this week as it concluded its sixth and seventh rounds of grantmaking...
Author: Janice Black, President & CEO We have seen many individuals and families fall on hard times during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through our grant work with the COVID-19 Community Response Fund, we are providing financial support to local nonprofit organizations...
Author: Jennifer Doyle, Vice President of Community Investment & Philanthropy Charitable giving is all about matching your charitable goals with the appropriate giving option. That has been TFEC’s mission since the beginning, inspiring giving by partnering with...
Author: Janice Black, President & CEO Charitable giving is all about matching your charitable goals with the appropriate giving option. That has been TFEC’s mission since the beginning, inspiring giving by partnering with donors to achieve their charitable goals....
Our region’s local community foundation for 100 years, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is built on supporting philanthropic goals to create lasting community change. With a mission of strengthening our local communities by investing in them now and for...
Author: Kirk Demyan, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Why is TFEC a better choice for charitable giving than commercial charitable gift institutions? At TFEC we provide you with flexibility in giving and peace of mind with your contributions. Because of...
Fifth round of grants buys PPE for Central PA schools, childcare centers and more during back-to-school season HARRISBURG, Pa. (August 26, 2020) — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and United Way of the Capital Region (United Way) have awarded its fifth...
Author: Janice Black, President & CEO For most students, higher education is only made possible with financial assistance in the form of scholarships, private student loans, or federal student loans. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many college-age students found...
COVID-19 Community Response Fund awards fourth round of grants to Central PA nonprofits providing essential services HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 22, 2020) — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and United Way of the Capital Region (United Way) has awarded an...
Harrisburg, PA (July 2, 2020) – The Emerging Philanthropist Program, a joint project of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and Harrisburg Young Professionals, announces that the 2020 Emerging Philanthropist Fund Grant Application is now available and...
Former scholarship recipient receives a prestigious fellowship from The American Academy of Arts and Letters, an honors society of the country’s leading architects, artists, composers, and writers. HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 24, 2020) — The Foundation for Enhancing...
Harrisburg, PA (June 23, 2020)— The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) announces that $128,100 in grant funds have been awarded to 43 nonprofit organizations through four competitive grant opportunities submitted to TFEC’s February 1, 2020 deadline. All...
Harrisburg, PA– The Emerging Philanthropist Program (EPP), a joint project of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP), announces that the 2020 EPP Grant Application is now available and accepting submissions. In 2020,...
COVID-19 Community Response Fund awards second round of grants to Central PA nonprofits providing essential services HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 2, 2020) — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and United Way of the Capital Region (United Way) has awarded $67,947...
COVID-19 Community Response Fund awards first round of grants to nonprofits providing essential services HARRISBURG, PA — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and United Way of the Capital Region (United Way) has awarded $59,265 in grants to 25 nonprofit...
TO: Valued Fund Holders FROM: Janice R. Black, President & CEO The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Robert J. Caplan, MBA, CFA, Chair, TFEC Investment Advisory Committee Vice Chair, TFEC Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer, River Wealth Advisors DATE:...
TFEC cares deeply about the health of our region. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the TFEC team is serving our community while working remotely and anticipates returning to our office on March 30. We will continue to evaluate the situation and will provide updates...
Harrisburg, PA – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities and The United Way of the Capital Region have, in partnership, established a COVID-19 Community Response Fund. “We are one community. During times of crisis it is critical...
The Lotus Fund, a fund of the Perry County Community Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), is pleased to announce that Letters of Application are now being accepted from nonprofit organizations for arts projects serving...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) President and CEO Janice R. Black announced today that more than $1.4 million was awarded in scholarship funds to 540 local students for the 2019 – 2020 academic year. Over 1,100 students applied for scholarship...
Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness …to educate and mobilize our community and coordinate services to prevent and reduce homelessness in the Capital Region. The 2019 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) renewal and...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) announces that $108,635 in grant funds have been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations through four competitive grant opportunities submitted to TFEC’s February 1, 2019 deadline. All awarded projects will take place...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) announces that $660,698 in grant funds have been awarded to 142 nonprofit organizations through nine competitive grant opportunities submitted to TFEC’s August 1, 2018 deadline. All awarded projects will take place...
The Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation (MACF), a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), is pleased to announce the 2018 scholarship winners. The Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation currently administers 14 funds that provide...
The Perry County Community Foundation (PCCF), a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), is pleased to announce the 2018 scholarship winners. The Perry County Community Foundation currently administers 9 funds that provide scholarships...
The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF), a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), is pleased to announce the 2018 scholarship winners. The Franklin County Community Foundation currently administers 13 funds that provide...
The Dillsburg Area Foundation (DAF), a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), is pleased to announce the 2018 scholarship winner. In the spring of 2018, Hannah Jackson was awarded the Melvin J. and Alice Gayle Reeder Scholarship for...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) President and CEO Janice R. Black announced today that more than $1.34 million was awarded in scholarship funds to 485 local students for the 2018 – 2019 academic year. Over 1,100 students applied for scholarship...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce that forty three grant awards totaling $113,404 were made to area nonprofits through five competitive grant opportunities submitted to TFEC’s February 1, 2018 deadline. All awarded projects will...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce that seven grant opportunities are now available for application. Within this grant cycle, applicants will be notified of their status on or by December 1, 2018 and proposed projects may take place...
