About Fayette Gives

Fayette Gives is a “day of giving” hosted by the Community Foundation of Fayette County that aims to build a stronger Fayette by engaging the community in philanthropy and supporting local charities.

During this fundraising marathon, we encourage you to donate to the participating charities – all of which are making a positive impact in Fayette County.

As a special incentive, Fayette Gives donations received at CFFC by 8 p.m. on Fayette Gives day will be enhanced by our bonus pool.

Community Foundation of Fayette County

Our Mission: The Community Foundation of Fayette County helps define charitable needs, connects donors with causes that matter to them, supports nonprofit organizations and invests charitable assets to make the community a better place to live.

To learn more about CFFC and our committment to philanthropy, please visit our website.

Fayette Gives Details

WHEN

Thursday, November 10, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Participating charities must have a physical presence in Fayette County. Charities must be exempt from federal income tax as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, must not be a “private foundation” as defined in section 509(a) of the Code, and must file the Federal Form 990 annually. To determine whether your organization has 501(c)(3) and 509(a) status, refer to your IRS determination letter or use the IRS website to look up your status. In this database, your charity must be listed as “PC” for “Deductibility Status” to meet eligibility.

DONATION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum donation is $25 per charity. There is no maximum donation; however, a donor may need to contact their credit card provider before a large transaction will be accepted.

DONATION BY CREDIT CARD

Only Visa, Mastercard, and Discover credit cards will be accepted. The credit card processor charges a nominal fee per transaction. The CFFC does not receive any fees. Credit card gift cards will not be accepted. During the 12-hour time period, you will donate using this website.

DONATION BY CHECK

Check-writing donors can support one or multiple charities by submitting one check payable to “CFFC” for the total amount, along with an official CFFC Fayette Gives Check Contribution Form to specify the selected charity/ies. Download the form here. Checks must be received at the CFFC office (5 South Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401) by 8 p.m. on Fayette Gives day to be eligible for the bonus pool.

BONUS POOL

All Fayette Gives donations received at the CFFC office by 8 p.m. on Fayette Gives day will be enhanced by a prorated percentage of the bonus pool.

Interested in supporting the bonus poool? Download the 2022 Sponsorship Form.

CONTACT

Please email Rebecca Wardle or call her at 724-437-8600 × 203 with any questions.