Penn Community Bank Foundation
Penn Community Bank Foundation is the charitable arm of Penn Community Bank (Perkasie, PA), focused on community enrichment, local business growth, economic self-sufficiency, and disaster recovery. The foundation page (hosted on the bank's official site) describes grant priorities, a stated commitment to give 5% of net income back to the community, and links to submit grant applications online.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) or community organization (often small-to-midsize) delivering local community development, human services, education, food security, housing, or event/day-of-service work.
Good Fit
- • Organizational presence and programs in Pennsylvania (preferably in the foundation's local counties).
- • 501(c)(3) status and capacity to use small-to-midsize operating or program grants.
- • Requests framed for community enrichment, economic self-sufficiency, event sponsorship, or day-of-service partnerships.
- • Willingness to apply via the foundation's online form or by letter and to accept rolling-deadline timing.
- • Track record of measurable local impact and clear budget/needs descriptions.
Geography
Giving is strongly localized: in the latest year 96% of grant dollars stayed in Pennsylvania, with most activity concentrated in the foundation's home region despite a few out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded about 275 distinct organizations across 278 grants, with many small awards and a modest share going to the largest grantees (largest ≈8%, top five ≈22%), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access exists: a public website, posted application instructions and an online submission form are available, and the foundation added 45 new recipients in the most recent year, suggesting unfamiliar applicants can plausibly enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
