THE 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” for Eagles Mere non-profits, and annually makes grants in support of community projects.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Eagles Mere Foundation was established in August 1986 to help preserve, protect, and enhance the unique character of Eagles Mere. It became a Community Foundation in 2006.
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:
President - Don Lundy
Secretary - Edwina Vauclain
Trustees - Susie Clark, Katrine Pendleton, Scott Repke, Bob Spahr,
Jeff Westphal
Officers:
Treasurer - Mark Stitzer
Investment Committee:
Scott Repke, Tripp Pendleton, Mark Stitzer
The Foundation relies upon tax-deductible contributions, memorial gifts and bequests. Contributions are welcome at any time. Since inception, grants have been awarded to numerous organizations which serve the community.
David A. DeWire Center
Eagles Mere Community for Sewer Study, Street Signage, Shade Tree Commission, Centennial Commission, Lake Road Safety Study, Borough Branch
Eagles Mere Conservancy
Eagles Mere Historic Museum
Eagles Mere Athletic Association
Eagles Mere Fire Co & Ambulance Association
Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts
Eagles Mere Cemetery Association
Eagles Mere Historic Village, Inc.
Eagles Mere Civic Club, Inc.
Ensemble Theatre Community School
Protect Eagles Mere Alliance
The Foundation received approval in 2006 from the Internal Revenue Service to change to 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 establishment of “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 and tax advisor should be consulted before making changes to your legal documents, 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 8-28-11