The North East Community Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in and around North East, Pennsylvania, by aiding a varied array of donors in their philanthropic efforts to support the community.
The Foundation focuses on providing grants to charitable organizations that work towards the betterment of the North East community. The grants primarily support specific, tangible projects likely to make a significant impact. Specifically, the Foundation has a keen interest in funding youth activities and encourages applications for such projects to be submitted early in the calendar year. Past grants have supported a wide range of causes including education (like support for libraries, schools, and scholarships), basic health and safety needs (aid for firefighters, nurses, and essential needs like food and clothing), and community enrichment efforts (supporting local historical societies, community beautification, and cultural projects).