The Penn Community Bank Foundation concentrates its support on large, local organizations that build community capacity and economic opportunity in Bucks County and the surrounding region. Recent grants show a strong preference for sustaining core operations of community-facing institutions — United Way, the county community college, financial counseling services, and the Urban League — indicating priorities around financial stability, workforce/education access, and racial/economic equity. Grants are sizable and intentionally targeted rather than widely distributed.
Penn Community Bank Foundation’s recent giving centers on local institutions that keep Bucks County and nearby communities functioning: United Way Bucks County received $104,293 for annual operating support, and Bucks County Community College received $102,500 for its annual operating fund. That pattern points to a funder that favors core capacity over isolated project funding. The foundation also backs organizations that help residents build financial stability and access opportunity, including consumer credit counseling, the county YMCA, and community groups tied to housing, workforce development, and social services. Several grants are framed as annual operating support, contributions, or event sponsorships, which suggests a practical approach to sustaining organizations already serving the region. The grant list shows recurring support for some recipients across multiple years, including United Way Bucks County, Bucks County Community College, Family Services Association, and Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County. The foundation also uses day-of-service funding, linking employee volunteerism with direct support to nonprofit partners. Its giving is local in scope, with most grants directed to Pennsylvania organizations and a strong concentration in Bucks County and surrounding places such as Newtown, Doylestown, Langhorne, and Fairless Hills.
In community stabilization, Penn Community Bank Foundation gave $104,293 to United Way Bucks County for annual operating fund support, a clear sign of emphasis on organizations that anchor local services. Education and workforce access also appear prominently: Bucks County Community College received $102,500 for annual operating support, and BCCC Center for Advanced Technology received $40,000 for a multi-year grant. Financial capability is another recurring theme. The foundation awarded $100,000 to Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Val for a contribution, followed by $25,000 in 2025. Housing and community development show up as well, including $50,000 to Start Up Bucks and $25,000 to Willow Grove CDC for annual operating support. These grants point to a funder that supports institutions working on household stability, local entrepreneurship, and neighborhood reinvestment.
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Most grants fall between $3K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Concentrated giving: a small number of large, unrestricted or general operating grants to established local organizations rather than many small awards; appears to prioritize sustaining core operations of community institutions.
Notable grantees: United Way Bucks County, Bucks County Community College, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley, Urban League
Typical grant size is modest-to-midrange, with a p25 of $2,500, a median of $5,000, and a p75 of $10,000. The recent list also includes larger institutional grants well above that range, indicating targeted support for selected nonprofits rather than broadly dispersed awards. Recipients appear across multiple years: United Way Bucks County, Bucks County Community College, Family Services Association, and Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County each received grants in more than one year. The foundation operates through Penn Community Bank Foundation Grants and also makes Day of Service financial contributions, while the Day of Service program accepts unsolicited participation.
Pennsylvania receives 89% of the foundation’s grants, and the recipient list is entirely U.S.-based. Giving is especially concentrated in Bucks County communities: Fairless Hills, Newtown, Doylestown, Langhorne, Levittown, Jamison, Sellersville, and Telford all appear repeatedly. Philadelphia and surrounding places also show up through consumer counseling and food-access grants, while Charlotte, NC appears in two awards tied to the Urban League and United Way United for Good. The geographic pattern is local first, with limited out-of-area giving.
It supports local nonprofits serving community stability, education, financial counseling, housing, workforce access, and racial/economic equity. Recent grants include annual operating support, contributions, event sponsorships, multi-year funding, and Day of Service financial contributions.
The grant-size distribution is centered on smaller awards: p25 is $2,500, median is $5,000, and p75 is $10,000. The recent list also includes larger targeted grants above $100,000 for selected institutions.
Yes. United Way Bucks County, Bucks County Community College, Family Services Association, and Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County each appear in multiple grant years, showing repeat support rather than one-time-only giving.
Pennsylvania receives 89% of grants, and the recipient locations are concentrated in Bucks County and nearby Pennsylvania communities such as Fairless Hills, Newtown, Doylestown, Langhorne, Levittown, and Philadelphia.
Yes. The Penn Community Bank Day of Service financial contributions program provides volunteer support and distributes $150,000 in financial contributions to participating nonprofit partner organizations within the bank’s service region.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Bucks County | Fairless Hills, PA | $75,000 | 2025 | Day of Service |
| Bucks County Opportunity Council | Doylestown, PA | $43,000 | 2025 | Day of Service |
| Family Services Association | Langhorne, PA | $30,000 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Val | Philadelphia, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | Contribution |
| Willow Grove CDC | Willow Grove, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | Annual Operating Fund |
| Bucks County Community College | Newtown, PA | $23,600 | 2025 | Annual Operating Fund |
| Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County | Levittown, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Bristol Riverside Theatre | Bristol, PA | $17,000 | 2025 | Annual Operating Funds |
| Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) | Jamison, PA | $16,500 | 2025 | Contribution |
| Delaware Valley University | Doylestown, PA | $16,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic | Doyleston, PA | $15,800 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Bucks County Herald | Doylestown, PA | $12,500 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon County | Doylestown, PA | $12,500 | 2025 | Grant |
| Heritage Conservancy | Doylestown, PA | $12,500 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| ST LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK | BETHLEHEM, PA | $12,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL OPERATING FUND |
| Share Food Program | Philadelphia, PA | $11,500 | 2025 | Grant |
| Keystone Opportunity Council | Souderton, PA | $11,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| James A Michener Art Museum | Doylestown, PA | $10,500 | 2025 | Annual Operating Funds |
| Rolling Harvest Food Rescue | New Hope, PA | $10,500 | 2025 | Grant |
| One House at a Time OHAAT | Baltimore, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Garden of Health | North Wales, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL OPERATING FUND |
| Woods Services | Charlotte, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Manna on Main Street | Lansdale, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) | Allentown, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Greater Easton Development Partnership | Easton, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Walnut Street Theatre Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| VITA Education Services | Doylestown, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Ripple Community Inc | Allentown, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Bucks County Special Olympics PA | Doylestown, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Free Fall Action Sports Community Center Quakertow | Quakertown, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County | East Norriton, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | Contribution |
| Junior Acheivement of Southeastern PA | Wayne, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Worthington retirement - Bucks County Opportunity | Doylestown, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Heathers Way | Lansdale, PA | $7,500 | 2025 | Contribution |
| David's New Day | Southampton, PA | $7,500 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Perkasie Rotary Foundation | Perkasie, PA | $7,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Grundy Foundation | Bristol, PA | $6,000 | 2025 | Event sponsorship |
| Mercer Museum | Doylestown, PA | $6,000 | 2025 | Contribution |
| Washington Crossing Council BSA | Doylestown, PA | $5,600 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Lutheran Community At Telford | Telford, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Lenape Valley Foundation | Doylestown, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | Event Sponsorship |
| Ivy Hill Foundation | Earlington, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | Sponsorship |
| Easter Seals of Southeastern PA | Philadelphia, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Young Chances Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Rising Tide CACLV | Bethlehem, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Philadelphia VIP | Philadelphia, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Worthwhile Wear | Silverdale, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | Annual Operating Fund |
| A Woman's Place | Doylestown, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | Grant |
| Perkasie Fire Company | Perkasie, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | Annual Operating Funds |
| Pearl S Buck International Inc | Perkasie, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | Contribution |
Willow Grove CDC
$25,000Annual Operating Fund
Bucks County Community College
$23,600Annual Operating Fund
Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County
$20,000Event Sponsorship
Bristol Riverside Theatre
$17,000Annual Operating Funds
Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA)
$16,500Contribution
Delaware Valley University
$16,000Grant
Bucks County Herald
$12,500Event Sponsorship
YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon County
$12,500Grant
Heritage Conservancy
$12,500Event Sponsorship
ST LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK
$12,000ANNUAL OPERATING FUND
Rolling Harvest Food Rescue
$10,500Grant
One House at a Time OHAAT
$10,000Event Sponsorship
Woods Services
$10,000Grant
Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC)
$10,000Grant
Walnut Street Theatre Corporation
$10,000Grant
VITA Education Services
$10,000Grant
Bucks County Special Olympics PA
$10,000Grant
Free Fall Action Sports Community Center Quakertow
$10,000Grant
Junior Acheivement of Southeastern PA
$10,000Grant
Heathers Way
$7,500Contribution
David's New Day
$7,500Event Sponsorship
Perkasie Rotary Foundation
$7,000Grant
Grundy Foundation
$6,000Event sponsorship
Mercer Museum
$6,000Contribution
Washington Crossing Council BSA
$5,600Event Sponsorship
Lutheran Community At Telford
$5,000Event Sponsorship
Lenape Valley Foundation
$5,000Event Sponsorship
Ivy Hill Foundation
$5,000Sponsorship
Young Chances Foundation
$5,000Grant
Rising Tide CACLV
$5,000Grant
Worthwhile Wear
$5,000Annual Operating Fund
A Woman's Place
$5,000Grant
Perkasie Fire Company
$5,000Annual Operating Funds
Pearl S Buck International Inc
$5,000Contribution