FAQ's

What is the Community Fund?

           The Community Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit which raises money to support its agencies each year through its Annual Campaign each fall and its Golf Outing each spring. During the fall Annual Campaign, member agencies support The Community Fund’s efforts to raise funds for all the agencies and agree not to solicit the community during this period. The Golf Outing registration begins in January.

Why a Community Fund?

         Since our founding in 1919, the mission of The Community Fund has been to support qualified agencies that provide many vital services within Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe. These essential services help thousands of our neighbors each year, frequently at little or no expense to those least able to pay. These agencies rely on the support of the Fund.

         The Community Fund is largely staffed and administered by members of our own communities volunteering their time and talents. Expenses are kept as low as possible as a result of the work of these volunteers. Your donation to The Community Fund is a direct investment in the quality of life in your community. It truly is "local giving for local needs."

Does my contribution stay in our community?

         Yes. The mandate of The Fund is to link the support of the community with the greatest needs locally. We target our support exclusively to programs and agencies that serve our neighborhoods. Our ongoing work with each agency helps insure we understand where each dollar goes and how it meets a local need. Last year, approximately 60% of the total
      Fund grants supported agencies serving the three communities combined, while the remaining 40% of total Fund grants was relatively evenly split among agencies serving the individual communities of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe.

What needs do we have?

     The need for services and support cuts across all social and economic segments. And these needs often occur unexpectedly during times of financial or physical hardship. Whether it is services for the aging, our youth or families in crisis, The Community Fund agencies are meeting an increasing need for their services right here in our own communities.

Where does my contribution go?

       The Community Fund volunteers work directly with each of the 21 programs and 7 projects we support to insure that our giving is invested within our own neighborhoods. The Fund works with each agency throughout the year providing counsel as well as financial support. We know the agencies and the important work they do.

How can I help beyond my contribution?

       Join us! Volunteer to join in with your neighbors and become a part of The Community Fund team. We have opportunities to contribute in areas such as fundraising, administration and working directly with the agencies. Call our offices at (914) 337-8808 to learn more.

How can I contribute?
See To Contribute page.

For further information about The Community Fund,
to get involved or to contribute,
please contact:
Tracy Rutherfurd, Executive Director
The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe
15 Park Place,
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914)337-8808
email