The Adams County Community Foundation, established in 2007, aims to inspire people and communities in Adams County to build and distribute charitable funds for good, forever. As a public 501(c)(3) organization, it ensures stewardship of donations, accountability, transparency, confidentiality, compassion, inclusiveness, and excellence in its work. It distributes grants to local charities from its managed investments, facilitating philanthropy that meets community needs and honors donor intent permanently.
The Adams County Fund for the Environment was created by the Adams County Community Foundation in recognition of Earth Day, emphasizing environmental stewardship as a key community value in Adams County, Pennsylvania. This grant program is dedicated to supporting environmental education and local environmental projects. It prioritizes grants for initiatives aimed at educating the community on environmental issues such as climate science, renewable energies, and waterway protection, as well as practical local efforts like tree planting, litter pick-up, and recycling. The program offers up to $10,000 per year to each qualifying nonprofit organization.