As Chester County enjoyed “an abundance of prosperity” in 2015, the generous families behind the 350 funds of the Chester County Community Foundation shared $2 million of their blessings with 701 organizations or individuals in hopes of touching lives today and tomorrow.

“The strength of the Chester County Community Foundation is in its power to change people’s lives,” the organization stated in its 2015 Annual Report. “Each year, hundreds of organizations — and thousands of people — are touched through the generosity of our donors.”

A foundation that leverages the goodwill of local leaders by offering philanthropic expertise, personalized donor service and a dedicated community convener for important issues, the community foundation last year welcomed 24 new funds and nearly $3.7 million in new contributions.

“We are poised for stronger, deeper impact and longer-term growth,” it said.

CCCF also recognized its most cherished partners through two annual awards.

For championing the cause of the community foundation with potential donors, the 2015 Door Opener Award was bestowed upon Phoenixville Federal Bank and Trust Senior Vice President and Trust Managing Director Kurt Kunsch.

“It’s no magic to believe that the great feelings you experience from helping others are just as important as exercise and a healthy diet,” he said in the annual report.

“The smile you receive from a child or a grateful person is one of the best feelings in the world. I enjoy helping my clients feel deeply satisfied about the impact they can make with their charitable dollars, now and forever.”

And for their extensive involvement in leading philanthropic efforts, the Dr. Henry A. and Barbara M. Jordan Award was given in memory of the foundation’s founder to West Grove leaders Alice and Rodman Moorhead III.

“Alice and Rod’s dedication to the welfare of our communities is exemplified by their leadership, hands-on participation and charitable support of nonprofit causes,” the report stated.

The influence of the former Warburg Pincus managing director touched Harvard College, Harvard Medical School, the Taft School, Stroud Water Research and his namesake Moorhead Environmental Complex there, and the Brandywine Conservancy, among many others.

And Alice’s intervention and support of La Comunidad Hispana resulted in a new 2009 facility, a new capital campaign, an influx of community engagement and extensive expansion.

“Whether it is addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, promoting a healthy environment, assuring access to quality healthcare, providing opportunities for education or simply doing a kindness for someone in need, Alice and Rod remain true to the Taft credo: Not to be served but to serve.”

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