COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION

EIN: 232982141 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

BERWICK, PA

Total Revenue
$10,558,252
Total Expenses
$5,096,324
Total Assets
$96,721,995
Net Assets
$89,590,058
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
KARA SEESHOLTZ
Phone
5707523930
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION, founded in 1998, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $10.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $5.5M, a strong 52% operating margin.

Mission

THE COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION EXISTS TO GROW AND STEWARD CHARITABLE RESOURCES THAT STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES PHILANTHROPY BY HELPING DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS WHILE IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT THE REGION, BOTH NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THROUGH ITS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT, DONOR SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, THE FOUNDATION CONNECTS PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES WITH LOCAL NEEDS, SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND ADVANCES INITIATIVES THAT BENEFIT THE BROADER COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,167,024 Revenue: $3,962,013

THE COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION SERVES COLUMBIA, MONTOUR, NORTHUMBERLAND, SNYDER, UNION, AND PORTIONS OF LUZERNE COUNTIES THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP OF A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF CHARITABLE...

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THE COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION SERVES COLUMBIA, MONTOUR, NORTHUMBERLAND, SNYDER, UNION, AND PORTIONS OF LUZERNE COUNTIES THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP OF A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF CHARITABLE FUNDS, INCLUDING UNRESTRICTED, FIELD OF INTEREST, DONOR-ADVISED, AGENCY ENDOWMENT, SCHOLARSHIP, AND PLANNED GIVING FUNDS AS PART OF ITS CORE PROGRAM SERVICES, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO GROW COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO ENSURE LONG-TERM, FLEXIBLE RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO RESPOND TO EVOLVING COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DONOR SERVICES, SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ACHIEVING THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS THROUGH STRATEGIC GIVING, GRANTMAKING, AND PHILANTHROPIC PLANNING. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PLAYS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY BY IDENTIFYING NEEDS, CONVENING PARTNERS, AND DIRECTING RESOURCES TO AREAS OF GREATEST IMPACT. THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS COMPETITIVE GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AND CONDUCTS DUE DILIGENCE TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND COMPLIANT DISTRIBUTIONS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ACCESSING STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITATES CORPORATE PARTICIPATION IN CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. THROUGH THESE COMBINED EFFORTS, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN NONPROFIT CAPACITY, EXPAND PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT, AND DELIVER MEANINGFUL IMPACT ACROSS THE REGION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,281,471
Program Service Revenue $90,889
Investment Income $6,120,934
Other Revenue $64,958
TOTAL REVENUE $10,558,252

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,724,673
Salaries & Benefits $730,100
Fundraising Expenses $388,411
Program Expenses $4,167,024
Other Expenses $641,551
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,096,324

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $10,558,252 $9,211,505 +0.1%
Expenses $5,096,324 $4,546,849 +0.1%
Net Income $5,461,928 $4,664,656 +0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
8
Volunteers
332

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$290,961
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BERNADETTE BOERCKEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD CASHMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF CERMINARO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY ERDLY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GORESH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY GORSKI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GRABUSKY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF HOLLENBACH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD LAUER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA LOMBARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN MCNALLY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE O'NEIL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNDA SCHLEGEL CULVER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN THOMPSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA SEESHOLTZ PRESIDENT & CEO 45.00
Officer
$132,639 $19,323 $151,962
ALBERT MEALE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$104,884 $34,115 $138,999
HARRY MATHIAS CHAIR 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARISSA MARSHALL GOLLA VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
WENDY TRIPOLI SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JULIE ERIKSSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $10,558,252 $5,096,324 $96,721,995 $5,461,928
2024 $9,211,505 $4,546,849 $84,164,407 $4,664,656
2023 $6,692,610 $4,316,986 $73,849,948 $2,375,624
2022 $-467,400 $4,442,980 $64,313,270 $-4,910,380
2021 $7,230,392 $5,115,958 $84,175,286 $2,114,434
2020 $6,294,728 $4,733,939 $76,469,315 $1,560,789
2019 $4,869,631 $3,864,259 $60,825,971 $1,005,372
2018 $5,513,794 $3,227,173 $50,741,937 $2,286,621
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