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Stephanie Crispinelli Fund Established
The family of Stephanie Crispinelli has established the Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Fund in her memory. Stephanie was one of a group of students and faculty from Lynn University of Boca Raton, Florida, who had just arrived in Haiti when the earthquake struck on January 12, 2010. The group was there to participate in the "Journey of Hope" program with the nonprofit organization Food for the Poor. This Fund will continue Stephanie's legacy of caring and giving by supporting charitable, educational and scientific projects.  Donations may be made to: The Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Fund, Westchester Community Foundation, 200 North Central Park Ave, Suite 310, Hartsdale, NY 10530.
 
2010 Grants Opportunities
The Competitive Grants Process for 2010 has been announced.  Click here for more details.
 
Grants in 2009

The Westchester Community Foundation made $1,854,403 in competitive grant awards to local nonprofits during 2009.  These grants were made possible through the generosity of past donors who established permanent, charitable funds with us during their lifetimes or through their wills. This brings the total of all grants made in 2009 to $4,121,251. Click here to see the competitve grant awards.
 
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Wallace Westchester Fund

Purpose
The Wallace Westchester Fund is specifically designated to support the educational needs of children in Westchester County. In the past, the fund helped to improve and increase the number of childcare placements, and to promote after-school programs for elementary school children. The Fund’s focus for the next six years is being re-evaluated, and will be announced soon.

For more information on this focus area contact Betsy Bush, Program Officer at (914) 948-5166, x 27
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Nathan Moscow Fund

Purpose
To support and educate poor Jewish boys and girls from infancy to 18 years of age.  Priority given to programs that provide a Jewish education.

Grant range
$5,000 - $10,000

Eligibility
Nonprofit organizations serving Westchester County.

Reporting
Grantees must submit six-month and year-end progress and expenditure reports. Specific instructions are provided after grants are awarded.

For more information on this focus area contact Betsy Bush, Program Officer at (914) 948-5166, x 7  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

View the 2009 Moscow Fund Grantees