Eagles Mere Foundation

Mission Statement

The Eagles Mere Foundation is a community foundation funded by donors who share the Foundation's vision of preserving and enhancing the unique character of Eagles Mere. The Foundation serves as a "safety net", and annually makes grants in support of community projects. The Foundation also administers donor advised funds created by individuals, families or organizations for the benefit of community and charitable causes in Eagles Mere. The Foundation is available to facilitate cooperation and efficiency among all charitable organizations in the community regarding fundraising needs.

About the Foundation

The Eagles Mere Foundation was established in August 1986 to help preserve, protect, and enhance the unique character of Eagles Mere. The Foundation serves as an endowment fund which enables organizations within the community to maximize new opportunities or respond to unforeseen occurrences.

Trustees are elected annually to oversee investments, receive contributions, direct grants and capital gifts and conduct any other business to come before The Foundation. All trustees are available to answer questions from interested community members, potential donors or grant recipients.

Trustees are:

President - Bill Gruver
Secretary - Edwina Vauclain
Treasurer - Don Lundy
Board of Trustees - Carter Buller, Susie Clark, Susie Scott, Mark Stitzer

Other Officers are -
Bill Albertini - Vice President of Investments
Bill George, Vice President Of Finance

Asset Allocation Advisory Committee - Bill Albertini, Chairman,
Mark Stitzer, Bill Gruver

The Foundation relies upon tax-deductible contributions, memorial gifts and bequests. Contributions are welcome at any time. Since its inception in 1986, $64,346 has been awarded to numerous organizations that serve the community.

1988 - 2007 List of Grant Recipients

Eagles Mere Community
Sewer Study
Sidewalk Tree Replacement Program
Tree Spraying Program
New Street Signage
Places of Interest Signage
Shade Tree Commission
Centennial Celebration
Downtown/Museum Study
Lake Road Safety Study
Refurbish Pegboard Stands in DeWire Center/Community Church

Eagles Mere Conservancy
Trail Clearing Program
Thoroughgood Property Acquisition
Summer Program Educational Equipment
Wetlands Analysis

Eagles Mere Museum
Historic Preservation Project
Historic Designation Markers
Digital Camera
Display Lighting

Eagles Mere Athletic Association
Town Tennis Court Refurbishment & Reconstruction
Beach House
Basketball Court at the Beach
Pavilion at Dickerson Tennis Courts

Eagles Mere Fire & Ambulance Association
Equipment Purchases for Ambulance
Toboggan Slide
Restoration of Old Fire Engine

Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts
Youth Music Competition
Public Address System
Chairs for the DeWire Center

Eagles Mere Cemetery Association
Grading & preparing land gifted by Eagles Mere Country Club

Eagles Mere Historic Village
Architectural Study
Repair Village Clock
Walk-In Freezer for the Sweet Shop

Eagles Mere Civic Club, Inc.
Replace Historical Marker at Post Office Garden
Teak Bench for Post Office Garden

Annual grants are made possible by income generated from the Foundation's portfolio. In 2006, the following organizations will benefit from contributions from The Foundation.

Eagles Mere Historic Village - Equipment for The Sweet Shop
Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts - Public Address System

The Foundation recently received approval from the Internal Revenue Service to become a community foundation. While this change in status from a private foundation does not alter the mission of the Foundation, it does give the Foundation more flexibility when it comes to grant giving. It also permits the Foundation to establish donor advised funds, whereby the donor may name the fund and advise the Foundation on distributions from the fund. The donor may be an individual, a family or a community organization.

Please consider including The Eagles Mere Foundation in your Will. While your attorney should be consulted before making changes to your Will or adding a Codicil, the following example may be helpful:

I give to The Eagles Mere Foundation, a community foundation serving Eagles Mere, PA, the sum of $________ to be used for general charitable purposes.

The Eagles Mere Foundation is tax-exempt under Section
501[c] (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code and is registered with the Pennsylvania Commission on Charitable Organizations.

A copy of the Official Registration and Financial Information of The Eagles Mere Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State (1-800-732-0999). Registration does not imply endorsement.

Eagles Mere Foundation

P.O. Box 402

Eagles Mere, PA 17731

This page last updated 09-13-07