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The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains Announces 2026 College Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains is pleased to announce that for the Class of 2026, more than 150 ...
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Your Story Doesn’t End, It Inspires

As Legacy Month wraps up, we are reminded that the most meaningful legacies are not written in stone, they are ...
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Donor-advised funds: So much to celebrate

Over the years, our team has talked with a lot of people who are surprised to learn that they can ...
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Yikes — it’s time to make your plans for QCDs before it’s too late!

If you're 70½ or older, the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is one of the most tax-smart ways to give. You ...
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What Will Your Legacy Be?

October is Legacy Month, your moment to reflect, plan and take action on the impact you want to leave behind. ...
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Montrose Lions Club Grant Available

The Montrose Lions Club Community Fund, administered by The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, a division of Commonwealth Charitable ...
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John J. & Ann Vitale Scholarships are Available for Adult Students

College Seniors and Graduate Students who will complete their studies during the 2025-2026 academic year are encouraged to apply for ...
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Gifts to your fund: Breaking through the paradox of choice

As you consider your 2025 giving priorities, you’ll no doubt recall that writing a check to favorite charities is not ...
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Greetings from the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains!

The year is in full swing! It is our pleasure to work with so many individuals, families, and businesses to ...
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Donor-advised fund do’s and don’ts

A donor-advised fund is one of many types of funds you can establish at the Community Foundation of the Endless ...
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Women Helping Women Grant Application and Brunch Announcement

The Women Helping Women Fund at The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, a division of Commonwealth Charitable Management, Inc., ...
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Montrose Lions Club Grant Available

The Montrose Lions Club Community Fund, administered by The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, a division of Commonwealth Charitable ...
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The John J. & Ann Vitale Scholarship is Available for Adult Students

College Seniors and Graduate School Students who will complete their studies during the 2024-2025 academic year are encouraged to apply ...
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Women Helping Women Mother’s Day Brunch

Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Suggested Donation: $30
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Women Helping Women Announces Available Grants and Annual Brunch

The Women Helping Women Fund of The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, a division of Commonwealth Charitable Management, Inc., ...
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The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains Announces 2024 College Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains is pleased to announce that for the Class of 2024 High School graduates ...
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John J. and Ann Vitale Scholarships are Available for Adult Students

College Seniors and Graduate School Students who will complete their studies during the 2023-2024 academic year are encouraged to apply ...
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The Community Foundation Announces 2023 College Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains is pleased to announce that for the Class of 2023 High School graduates, ...
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VETS Fund Provides Christmas Gifts to Residents of the Gino Merli Veterans Center

The VETS (Veterans Education, Training & Support) Fund at the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains provided Christmas gifts to ...
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The Leo and Sandra Conklin Foundation

The Leo and Sandra Conklin Foundation is our first property donation to be converted to a Legacy fund at the ...
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Christmas in Montrose

There’s something to be said about being named the number one town in Pennsylvania that most feels like a Hallmark ...
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Dual Enrollment’s Impact for Students

The Dual Enrollment program allows high school students to take college classes either at their high school or at a ...
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Cooper’s Garden

The beauty of the Community Foundation building is certainly enhanced by the landscaping that surrounds it. The gardens were established ...
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How We Stay In Touch

During early 2020, The Community Foundation staff transitioned to working remotely in response to the pandemic. We have now moved ...
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Thomas Chamberlain

Founding Director Appointed Director Emeritus and United Way Advisor

Thomas Chamberlain, one of the members of our founding board of directors, has accepted an appointment as Director Emeritus and ...
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Montrose Lions Club MASD Grant Available

The Montrose Lions Club Montrose Area School District Fund, administered by The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, a division ...
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Montrose Lions Club Grant Available

The Montrose Lions Club Community Fund, administered by The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, a division of Commonwealth Charitable ...
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From The President

Here at The Community Foundation we administer various types of charitable endowments, all intended to serve the priorities of those ...
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Community Foundation Congratulates 2022 Graduates

The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, a division of Commonwealth Charitable Management headquartered in Montrose, extends congratulations to the ...
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Vitale Scholarship Available for Adult Students

College Seniors and Graduate School Students who will complete their studies during the 2022-2023 academic year are encouraged to apply ...
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Community Foundation Announces 2022 College Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains is pleased to announce that for the Class of 2022 High School graduates ...
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A Boost for Tomorrow’s Philanthropists

What’s hot when it comes to gifts for the graduate? You guessed it. Once again, the ever-popular, flexible, and tax-effective ...
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Is It Time for an Agency Fund?

Ensuring that a nonprofit organization can sustain its mission for the long term is a key responsibility of the organization’s ...
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1, 2, 3: Easy Ways to Check Out a Charity

Many American households give to charity each year or volunteer for a favorite cause. Chances are, you are doing it ...
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Volunteering, Happiness and Success at Work

Happier and healthier at work, thanks to a workplace volunteering program? You bet. Volunteer activities are good for everyone--you, your ...
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Is Serving on a Charity’s Board of Directors a Good Move for You?

Serving on the board of directors of your favorite nonprofit organization is a great way to celebrate the cause you ...
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Getting in Touch With Your Social Impact Personality Type

Social connections and community impact are two of today’s hottest cultural trends. Combined, they add up to a growing commitment to ...
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Qualified Charitable Distributions: A Hidden Gem in Your Financial Plan

Designated funds and field-of-interest funds may not always be top of mind when you are developing philanthropy plans for yourself ...
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Estate Gifts: Unlock the Benefits of Bequests 

Your fund at the community foundation can be an ideal recipient of estate gifts through a will or trust, or ...
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Donor-Advised Funds and Your Personality Type 

Personality type matters, even when it comes to supporting community causes. Your "social impact personality type" is especially important as ...
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When Cash Is Out

We've all heard the saying "cash is king." Most of the time that's a fantastic rule of thumb. But sometimes ...
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