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The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is a non-profit public foundation. It was established in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in 1990. Its mission is to serve the best interests of its donors in perpetuating their philanthropic interest in financially supporting our community, using the Foundation’s integrity, accountability, and community knowledge. In 2011, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies distributed approximately $3 million in grants in these areas: Economic and Community Development; Environmental Programs; Heritage and Civic; Health & Human Services/Religion; Children & Youth; Education & Scholarships; and the Arts. The Foundation is overseen by an active volunteer board and a large number of volunteer committees. Grants are advised by Foundation donors, or donors have entrusted the Foundation to use its community knowledge and engagement to place their giving toward greatest needs, emerging issues, or to best leverage additional support. It is operated by a professional staff and retains professional financial management oversight. It supports two affiliate advisory bodies, the Bedford County Endowments and the Somerset County Community Fund. The Foundation is also the home to the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds. The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is among those foundations achieving compliance with national standards as established by the Council on Foundations, the philanthropic sector's primary affiliate organization.

Community Foundation for the Alleghenies 116 Market Street, Suite 4 Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15901