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Over the years, our team has talked with a lot of people who are surprised to learn that they can set up such a wide variety of charitable giving vehicles at the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, including legacy gifts as well as lifetime giving vehicles such as donor-advised funds. What’s more, some people…

If you’re 70½ or older, the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is one of the most tax-smart ways to give. You can donate up to $108,000 (2025 limit) tax-free from your IRA directly to a qualified charity, including donating to an existing fund or creating your own designated or Field of Interest fund at the Community…

October is Legacy Month, your moment to reflect, plan and take action on the impact you want to leave behind. Your legacy is not just what you leave, it is the lives you touch and the values you pass on. At the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, we help generous individuals turn their values…

The Montrose Lions Club Community Fund, administered by The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, a division of Commonwealth Charitable Management, is pleased to announce that grant applications for 2025 will be accepted from September 1st to September 30th. This permanent endowment will assist the Montrose Lions Club in supporting various charities, non-profit organizations, and…

College Seniors and Graduate Students who will complete their studies during the 2025-2026 academic year are encouraged to apply for The John J. & Ann Vitale Scholarship at The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains. This scholarship is available to alumni of the six school districts in Susquehanna County who are in their final year…

As you consider your 2025 giving priorities, you’ll no doubt recall that writing a check to favorite charities is not the only way to support the causes you love. But sometimes it seems easiest to reach for the checkbook because it’s overwhelming to think about all the options. You might be experiencing what’s known as…

The year is in full swing! It is our pleasure to work with so many individuals, families, and businesses to establish charitable funds and legacies to achieve the community impact that means the most to you. For those of you who have not yet established a fund but are considering it, thank you! We look…

The Women Helping Women Fund at The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, a division of Commonwealth Charitable Management, Inc., is now accepting grant applications for 2025. The Fund supports programs and projects that empower women and girls in the Endless Mountains region. The Fund is also announcing its annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Saturday,…

Saturday, November 9th