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Why The Union City Community Foundation?
The Union City Community Foundation works to connect donors to their favorite nonprofits.
When an individual or a family creates an endowment within the Foundation, the original gift grows while the earnings can help local nonprofits far into the future. Our flexible and tax-efficient model ensures your charitable gift has the greatest impact in Union City.
Because of donors just like you, The Union City Community Foundation is valued at more than $6 million in individual and agency endowments. Collectively, the Foundation can make a tremendous impact on Union City.
DONOR STORIES
Stanley C. and Helen L. Bishop Family Donor Advised Fund
Stanley C. and Helen L. Bishop Family Donor Advised Fund The children of Stanley and Henry Bishop established this fund to celebrate the lives of their parents and their legacy of giving. Since 2012, the fund has supported several local nonprofits including Union City Little League, Union City...
The Lasting Legacy of LaRue D. Ottaway
The Lasting Legacy of LaRue D. Ottaway: Transforming Community Through Philanthropy One of the largest endowments of The Union City Community Foundation was established by LaRue Ottaway, who worked for the former Union City Chair Company. In 1965, Ottaway expressed his philanthropic vision in his...
Robert and Donna Ferringer
Robert and Donna Ferringer Built a Legacy of Giving Robert and Donna Ferringer were modest and kindhearted people who worked hard and cared deeply about their neighbors and the community. Robert spent his career as a math teacher at the Wattsburg School District, while Donna worked as a...
Types of Funds
Because the overall goal of The Union City Community Foundation is to build a permanent source of philanthropic support for our community for generations to come, most of our named funds are permanently endowed.
In all cases, The Union City Community Foundation collaborates with individual donors and professional advisors to create funds that meet unique philanthropic and estate-planning needs. Named funds are typically established with a minimum gift of $10,000 or more. Funds may be established during a donor’s lifetime or via bequest.
It’s simple to create your own fund; you can do it in a matter of minutes by contacting Steve Weiser at 814.413.7345
Donor Advised
Engage actively with your philanthropy through a Donor Advised Fund, which gives you the freedom to recommend grants to nonprofit organizations of your choice. The Foundation staff provides valuable insights and information about nonprofits aligning with your philanthropic interests, ensuring your giving makes a meaningful impact.
Donor Designated
Make a lasting impact on specific charitable organizations with a Donor Designated Fund. Direct annual support to one or more nonprofits of your choice, providing stable funding for their vital programs and initiatives. Your generosity strengthens the capacity of organizations dedicated to making a difference in Union City.
Agency Endowment Fund
An agency fund offers nonprofits a dependable and consistent source of income to support their mission. It provides access to grants as needed, allowing organizations to respond to emerging needs while the fund continues to grow over time. An active Charitable Gift Annuity program is available, at no cost, to organizations with Agency Endowments. We also have significant experience with the charitable remainder and lead trusts. These planned giving alternatives often create beneficial situations for both donors and local charities.
Field of Interest Fund
Channel your passion for specific causes or regions within Union City through a Field of Interest Fund. Whether you prioritize education, healthcare, housing, cultural assets, or other vital areas, this fund enables the Foundation to direct your gift to outstanding nonprofits addressing issues close to your heart. Together, we create positive change in areas that matter most to our community and everyone’s quality of life.
Geographic Fund
A Geographic Fund helps donors who are interested in a particular region within Erie County support a range of nonprofits.
Community Impact Fund
If you have broad charitable interests, consider a Community Impact Fund to support the most pressing needs of our community. The Foundation’s Trustees and staff make funding decisions through our community-focused competitive grant process.
Unrestricted Fund
If you have a broad range of charitable interests, an Unrestricted Fund provides Union City Community Foundation with maximum flexibility to respond to the community’s changing needs.
Pass-Through Fund
Make a gift through The Union City Community Foundation to your preferred nonprofit. Pass-Through Funds may be helpful if you wish to give in an anonymous way or have a unique property to give as a charitable gift.
Scholarship Fund
Support the educational aspirations of Union City students by establishing a Scholarship Fund. Shape the future by specifying selection and award criteria. Your generosity opens doors to opportunity and fosters academic achievement for generations.
Give Today
While our named funds normally begin with a gift of $10,000 or more, The Union City Community Foundation accepts gifts of any size. To donate with a credit card, click on the fund below. If you wish to send a check, please make the check payable to The Union City Community Foundation and mail it to PO Box 512, Union City, PA 16438.
Give to a Donor Advised Fund
- Stanley C. and Helen L. Bishop Family
- First Global Methodist Church of Union City Operating Fund
- First Global Methodist Church of Union City Missions Fund
- First Global Methodist Church of Union City Scout Fund
- Ronald and Sally Jones – Fund I
- Sally M. Jones Memorial Fund
- The Earl M. Shreve Family Fund
- The Ferringer Family Fund
- The Lisa and Shawn Gross Family Fund
- The Gary and Cindy Clark Family Fund
Give to an Agency Endowment Fund
- Donald E. Barteldt Memorial Fund
- LaRue Ottaway/Saint Vincent Health Center
- The Union City Community House Association Fund
- The Union City Historical Society Fund
- Union City Presbyterian Church
Give to a Geographic Fund
- Harold Y. & Dorothy L. Cooper
- David C. & Autumn L. Hoffman
Give to Community Impact (Unrestricted) Funds
- The Allanigue Family Fund
- Carl R. Brown Fund
- Joanne Homa Patterson Memorial Fund
- Ronald and Sally Jones – Fund II
- Thompson Family Fund
- UCCF Board of Directors
- UCCF General Fund
Give to a Pass-Through Fund
- Union City Area School District Foundation – Outdoor Sports Complex
Give to a Scholarship Fund
- Jasper Drake
- Edward Margie Memorial
- First Global Methodist Church of Union City “Christian Education” Scholarship Fund
- First Global Methodist Church of Union City “Sarita Kinney” Scholarship Fund
- First Global Methodist Church of Union City “Your Friend” Scholarship Fund
- Jenine Mineo Memorial
- Joanne Homa Paterson Memorial Scholarship Fund
- The Neil and Jean Dewey Medical Scholarship Fund
- The Raymond & Angela Gocal Memorial Scholarship Fund
- The Sidney and Sylvia Carlburg Scholarship
- The Rogelio Allanigue Scholarship Fund