We join together with generous people like you to make a difference
in our community through the power of collective philanthropy.
Since 1981, Centre Foundation has helped hundreds of individuals, families, and businesses support their community passions.
Working with Centre Foundation, you can:
- Benefit from our team’s expertise in philanthropy, deep community knowledge, and highly personalized service.
- Gain access to numerous charitable giving vehicles, otherwise unavailable.
- Support high-caliber programs and organizations, vetted by our research.
- Optimize your investments, bolstered by our $80 million in assets.
- Make a bigger impact as all fees go straight back into the community.
- Join a community of civic leaders committed to identifying and investing in long-term solutions for important issues facing Centre County.
- Experience the joy of giving back while we manage all of the details.
- Make a tangible impact in Centre County and create a lasting legacy.
Donate to a Fund
Not ready to open your own fund? You can still support an organization or interest area you are passionate about by donating to an existing fund.
Leave a Legacy
Centre Foundation can be supported through your estate plans in many ways, including bequests, trust distributions, annuities, beneficiary status on life insurance or retirement plans, and more. Donors who support Centre Foundation through their estate plans are honored by inclusion in our Campbell Society.
Donate Through Centre Gives
Centre Gives is our 36-hour online giving event, designed to encourage community giving and to highlight and support the great work of local nonprofits. It provides a fun and exciting way for donors to choose the organizations they wish to support and see their gifts go further through the stretch pool and prizes.
Encourage Next Generation Philanthropy
Centre PACT (Philanthropic Actions Created by Teens) is a program that brings together high school students from across the county to discuss local youth issues, explore nonprofit solutions, and take action by funding effective programs. Contributions to this program help local nonprofits and inspire the next generation of philanthropists.
Corporate Giving
As a community foundation, we’re your ideal philanthropic partner. Whether you seek immediate community impact through event sponsorship, want to explore ways to address local emerging needs, or are planning a long-term giving strategy, our expert team is here to assist you. Explore Designated Funds for stable support to specific organizations or Field of Interest Funds to focus on specific areas in Centre County.
Are you ready to open your own fund?
There are a number of ways to create your personal giving vehicle, and our team can talk with you about the benefits of each. Based on your needs, we will help you turn cash or stock, real estate, bequests, or other assets into a powerful tool for charitable giving. Funds can be opened with as little as a $2,000 gift and can begin granting once they reach $10,000.
Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds allow you to make grant recommendations to organizations you choose to support.
Community Impact Funds
Community Impact Funds allow Centre Foundation to address local emerging needs forever
Designated Funds
Designated Funds provide long-term stable funding to one or more specified organizations you want to support forever.
Field of Interest Funds
Field of Interest Funds support your specific area of interest forever through the foundation’s competitive grants program.
Organizational Endowment Funds
Organizational Endowment Funds are established by nonprofits to build sustainable sources of income.
