About Fayette Gives?

Fayette Gives is an exciting new initiative hosted by the CFFC that will engage the community in philanthropy to help build a stronger Fayette County.

On Thursday, November 12, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., we encourage you to support the participating local nonprofits that are making a positive impact in our community.

As a special incentive, donations to your favorite nonprofit(s) made during Fayette Gives on this website or by mailed/delivered checks 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 the CFFC and our experience with promoting and facilitating philanthropy, please visit our website.

Fayette Gives Details

WHEN

Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Participating nonprofits must have a physical presence in Fayette County or have an Agency Fund with the CFFC. Nonprofits 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, if your organization is listed as “PC” in the “Deductibility Status” column, you are eligible.

DONATION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum donation is $25. There is no limit to the amount of money you may give. There is no limit to the number of nonprofits you can donate to in a transaction.

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 nonprofits 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 nonprofit(s). Checks must be mailed to the CFFC office (5 South Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401) and post-marked by November 12, 2020 in order to be eligible for the bonus pool.

BONUS POOL

The CFFC and our sponsors will enhance donors’ gifts by providing a prorated contribution from the bonus pool.

CONTACT

Please email Rebecca Wardle or call her at 724-437-8600 × 203, with any questions, or if you would like to be added to our email list for updates.