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Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation
           . . . enriching the area in which we live and work. 

 

The NCCF is a not-for-profit, 501 c(3) organization that builds permanent funds to benefit the charitable needs of our community.

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We are your community foundation

hands in the sand in a circleEstablished in 1986, the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation now holds more than $16 million in permanent funds, which allow us to distribute more than $900,000 annually in grants and scholarships for the betterment of the northern Chautauqua community.

These funds have been created through contributions from community minded individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

 The NCCF provides grants and support to a wide variety of charitable organizations. We are structured to support the most pressing needs in the community today and, as these needs change, so will our funding focus. In addition, we identify current and emerging issues, stimulate resources to address those needs and help our community prepare for the future. 

26th Annual Meeting
June 18, 2012.
Don’t forget to submit your Footprint Award
nomination!

Assemblyman Goodell Recognizes NCCF
"The NCCF has been a real asset to Chautauqua
County ... "
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Why give through NCCF?

We customize services and funds to meet your charitable objectives. 

Your fund, and its purpose, will be maintained in perpetuity. 

Contributions to the NCCF are eligible for the maximum tax advantages allowed by law.

 

Philanthropy in Action
2011 Philanthropy in Action Video
2011 Philanthropy in Action Video
In celebration of NCCF's 25th Anniversary

Latest News

NCCF bequests totaled nearly $1.2M in 2011

In 2011 the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) received bequests totaling nearly $1.2 million.  Five (5) individuals included provisions in their wills leaving a gift to the community through the NCCF.   

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation in Top Philanthropic Tier Nationally

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) recently received notification that it has met the nation’s highest philanthropic standards for operational quality, integrity and accountability.

NCCF Announces Community Grants Deadline

he Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) will be accepting “Letters of Interest” to their Community Benefit Grant program until 4 pm on March 1, 2012.

Dr. Raja S. Gopalan Establishes Registered Nursing Scholarship

Dr. Raja S. Gopalan has endowed a Registered Nursing Scholarship for employees of Brooks Memorial and Lake Shore Hospitals who desire to earn their Registered Nursing degrees.