The Centre County We’re Creating with You!
Imagine a Centre County that grows brighter and more connected with each passing generation, where the positive changes made today strengthen our community for tomorrow.
For so many who call Centre County home, this place is more than where we live. It’s where we’ve built our lives, raised our families, and formed friendships that have stood the test of time. It’s the backdrop to decades of memories—crisp autumn nights at high school football games, Saturday mornings at the farmers market, and quiet walks along trails that lead to new adventures.
Centre County isn’t just where our stories have unfolded; it’s where they continue to evolve. And as much as we value what this community has given us, we also have the opportunity—and the responsibility—to help shape what comes next.
The Power of Unrestricted Giving
That’s the power of unrestricted giving. It enables us to respond to emerging challenges, such as food insecurity, housing instability, or sudden economic disruptions, with swift and decisive action. It allows us to nurture new, transformative ideas. Some of Centre County’s most impactful efforts were possible only because people gave generously and collectively to meet the moment, whatever the moment turned out to be.
The Fund for Centre County is a visionary fund established by Centre Foundation and supported through local generosity. Gifts are combined and grown over time to respond to urgent needs while also supporting new projects and opportunities to strengthen Centre County’s future. Over time, the fund continues to grow, ensuring resources are available for today, tomorrow, and future generations. And because the fund isn’t tied to a single cause, it continues to spark meaningful change—an idea growing into something extraordinary, a service evolving into a lifeline, a community strengthened in ways we couldn’t have imagined.
The Difference Local Knowledge Makes
Philanthropy is changing, and so is the role of Centre Foundation. We’re not simply stewards of charitable dollars. We’re conveners, connectors, and problem-solvers. We listen to nonprofit leaders and community stakeholders. We gather data. We spot gaps early. And we move funding with clarity and care.
You can give confidently to Centre Foundation, knowing that every dollar is guided by deep local knowledge, strong relationships, and decades of experience in putting resources where they will do the most good.
Deeper Commitment Through Visionary Funds
Every gift to the Fund for Centre County helps strengthen our community. However, for those who wish to make an enduring, personal commitment, establishing a named Visionary Fund provides an opportunity to do even more.
Visionary Funds are named, unrestricted endowment funds held at Centre Foundation and established by individuals or families who want to leave a lasting legacy. These funds are permanently invested and support the same type of flexible, community-responsive grantmaking as the Fund for Centre County. The difference? A Visionary Fund carries your name and your values forward, forever—ensuring that your support continues to make an impact year after year, generation after generation.
Whether you contribute to the Fund for Centre County or choose to establish a named fund, you are part of a shared commitment to building a thriving Centre County, now and into the future.
Every tax-deductible gift—no matter the amount—is an investment in building a stronger, healthier Centre County. This year, that commitment translated into $117,054 in support of local nonprofits. With your help, we’ve already made an impact, but there’s much more to do.
Please consider a gift to the Fund for Centre County. With your generosity, we can ensure that every person in Centre County has the opportunity to thrive—and that the progress we make today continues to shape a brighter tomorrow.
