Giving Circle
By joining the Giving Circle, you can make a positive impact in the community!
Local philanthropists like you pool your contributions, and each year you decide which transformative community project receives the Giving Circle grant.
2026 Giving Circle Reception
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Axemann Brewery
2042 Axemann Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Attire: Business casual
Benefits of Joining:
- Engaging with fellow community-minded philanthropists
- Amplifying your giving by pooling resources
- Interacting directly with local nonprofit organization representatives
- Having fun while creating a more vibrant Centre County!
Membership Levels
Changemaker
Membership
$
250
00
/year
- Encourage your favorite nonprofits to apply for grant funding
- Review submitted project proposals
- Select your three favorite proposals to advance to the live vote
- Attend the fall cocktail reception to hear the finalists pitch their proposals
- Cast your vote, live at the fall event, to determine the grant winner
- Celebrate your impact with the grant recipients at a summer gathering
Annual contribution: $250 / year
*Monthly contribution: $20.83 / month
*contact Kerry Tolton at kerry@centrefoundation.org for more information
*contact Kerry Tolton at kerry@centrefoundation.org for more information
Amplifier
Membership
$
500
00
/year
- Participate in all Giving Circle activities included with the Changemaker Membership
- Amplify your impact by increasing your annual contribution
- Decide which amazing project is awarded an additional grant at the fall cocktail reception
Annual contribution: $500 / year
*Monthly contribution: $41.67 / month
*contact Kerry Tolton at kerry@centrefoundation.org for more information
*contact Kerry Tolton at kerry@centrefoundation.org for more information
Ambassador
Membership
$
1000
00
/Year
- Participate in all Giving Circle activities included with the Amplifier Membership
Annual contribution: $1,000 / year
*Monthly contribution: $83.33 / month
*contact Kerry Tolton at kerry@centrefoundation.org for more information
*contact Kerry Tolton at kerry@centrefoundation.org for more information
Join the Giving Circle today to be part of the impact across Centre County!
Is your organization interested in receiving a Giving Circle grant?
Since its inception, Giving Circle members have distributed over $240,000 in grants to support dynamic programs throughout Centre County.
Do You Have Any Questions?
Ready to partner with Centre Foundation? Contact Kerry Tolton, Development and Stewardship Director
