Chester County Community Foundation Entrusted with 400-Plus Funds That Total $73 Million

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Karen Simmons

Karen Simmons, CEO of the Chester County Community Foundation, has led the organization from a single Donor Advised Fund with $174,000 to one with more than 400 funds that total $73 million, writes Krystine Sipple for Generocity.

Simmons joined the foundation in 2001 and instantly got a firsthand look at the caliber of people she would be working with.

“I witnessed as Chester County responded to the community needs with such generosity, despite their fears,” she said.

This year, the foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In her time at the helm, Simmons said the biggest challenge has been keeping up with its growth.

“Every few years, we realize that we are heading into a new organizational phase, and we have to refine what we do and how we do it,” she said.

At the same time, that growth is also the foundation’s biggest success.

“We have a robust network of friends, door openers, and supporters throughout Chester County,” said Simmons. “We have awarded $43 million in grants and scholarships over the last 25 years.”

Read more about the Chester County Community Foundation at Generocity here.

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