Recent WCCF News
February 1, 2026
WCCF Commemorates Black History Month with Grant Opportunity from the African American Community Fund
The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the availability of grants from the African American Community Fund in conjunction with Black History Month to promote and support the African American community in Washington County.
January 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of John Northrop
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we remember and honor the life of John Northrop, former Chairman and longtime supporter of the Washington County Community Foundation.
January 1, 2026
Board Development Grants Available from WCCF
The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the availability of Board Development Grants to help strengthen the governance, leadership, and overall effectiveness of charitable organizations serving Washington County.
Philanthropy Matters
The WCCF Blog
February 18, 2026
Leaving a Legacy: New Pennsylvania Law Ensures That Final Gifts Stay Local
For decades, Pennsylvania law imposed a heartbreaking outcome on a small but important group of people. When someone died without a will and without surviving family, their entire estate was claimed by the Commonwealth and absorbed into the state budget, lost to the communities they once called “home.”
That changed on January 23, 2026.
January 21, 2026
