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Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation enriches the quality of life for those who live in the Chautauqua region

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Enriching the Quality of Life in the Chautauqua Region

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is a nonprofit, community corporation that serves the charitable purpose of benefiting the people of the community it serves. It was created by and for the people of the Chautauqua region to help donors make a positive impact on their community by establishing a “bridge” between the donor and charitable activities.

In 2018, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation awarded $3,265,959 to the community in the form of grants and scholarships.

Over 700 students received $1,189,750 for costs related to higher education and area nonprofit organizations received $1,106,799 through the Foundation’s Community Service, Special Project and Field of Interest grants process.

Money was also awarded from the Foundation’s Designated/Agency Funds which granted $796,540 to 127 area nonprofit organizations to provide ongoing support to their missions.

At the end of 2018, the Foundation’s asset level was at $92.7 million.

Throughout its 40 year history, the Foundation has received contributions of $76.4 million and granted over $55.8 million to the community. It currently administers over 700 funds.

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