Eagles Mere Foundation |
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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 Other Officers are - Asset Allocation Advisory Committee - Bill Albertini, Chairman, 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 Eagles Mere Conservancy Eagles Mere Museum Eagles Mere Athletic Association Eagles Mere Fire & Ambulance Association Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts Eagles Mere Cemetery Association Eagles Mere Historic Village Eagles Mere Civic Club, Inc. 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 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 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
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