Fifty Local Residents & Teens Volunteer as Evaluators for The Community Fund’s Grantmaking Process
By Sophia Nay
Feb. 12, 2025: Each year the Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe community comes together to support the most vulnerable among us.
On Thursday, January 30th, residents from Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe gathered at the Eastchester Community Center to kick off The Community Fund’s 2025-2026 grant application evaluation cycle.
Since 1919, The Community Fund has supported local organizations with annual grants to ensure that the most vulnerable members of the community are taken care of in times of need.
Last year alone, The Community Fund allocated more than $500,000 to 17 local agencies and nonprofits. To help determine how funds are distributed, community members volunteer as Evaluators — they read applications, meet with agency representatives, and complete an evaluation to share their observations and recommendations.
Young People Shaping Funding Decisions
A unique aspect of the evaluation process is The Youth Community Fund’s involvement. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to volunteer as Youth Evaluators. Working alongside the adult evaluators, they fully engage in the process. Co-Chair of The Youth Community Fund Beth McKeighan shares, “I believe it’s a great opportunity for our YCF members because they get to see the nuts and bolts of how funding decisions are made and be part of a team.”
Youth Community Fund Evaluators are able to learn more about their local communities, appreciate the positive impact of philanthropy, and develop important skills in critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership.
Eastchester High School Sophomore Stella Lorge shared, “I wanted to get involved with The Community Fund because I love the idea of young people directly shaping funding decisions that impact our communities. It’s inspiring to be surrounded by so many passionate people.”
Co-chair of Evaluations Katrina Nay added, “Volunteer Evaluators are a hallmark of The Community Fund’s grants process. It’s such a unique and impactful way for community members to get involved, and we’re thrilled to have our Youth Community Fund members share in the experience.”
In addition to participating in The Community Fund’s grants cycle as Youth Evaluators, Youth Community Fund members will have a chance later this year to engage in their own grantmaking cycle. Each spring, they receive applications, evaluate the requests, and allocate $5,000 to local organizations.
How to Apply for YCF, Discretionary, or Mental Health Grant Funding
Agencies and nonprofits offering youth development programming to Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe residents are invited to apply for a YCF Grant.
Any non-sectarian social service agency of a permanent or emergency nature serving this area’s residents is welcome to apply for a general Discretionary Fund grant or a mental health grant.
Please CLICK HERE for details and to apply.
Information about The Community Fund
For more information about the The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe; the Evaluations process; or The Youth Community Fund, visit: www.thecommunityfund.org or contact Shannon McDonough, Executive Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 914.337.8808.
Community Service Organizations Directory
Bronxville Beautification Council
Organized in 1982 and incorporated in 1993, the Bronxville Beautification Council (BBC) is a not for profit organization administered by a Board of Directors. Its mission is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of Bronxville Village, with emphasis on the downtown business district of Bronxville. The BBC uses the dollars raised in its annual spring solicitation letter to residents to fund the mum, tulip and summer flower plantings downtown and at traffic intersections, as well as the summer hanging baskets. Every few years the group spearheads such major endeavors as the renovation of Leonard Morange Square on the west side of the railroad tracks and the beautification of the Lawrence Hospital traffic circle, which included the addition of plants and the building of the fountain that now makes a gracious western portal to our town. The BBC also works with other civic groups to monitor the aesthetics of retail signage, the consistency of sidewalk materials, and litter and graffiti. During Beautify Bronxville Week, the BBC sponsors a poetry reading and works with Scout groups on the annual village clean-up.
Bronxville Beautification Council
PO Box 127
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-779-6123
Bronxville Boy Scouts
The village of Bronxville has a long tradition of scouting. “The troops and packs of Bronxville have maintained the finest scouting organizations and have taught the boys of the Bronxville area to be leaders and outstanding members of the local, national and global communities.”
There are several Boy Scout Troops in Bronxville, including Troops 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Bronxvillle Girls Scouts
The Girls Scouts is “the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.” In Girl Scouts, “girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouts, they can grow courageous and strong.”
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
The Bronxville Historical Conservancy was founded in 1998 to further the understanding and appreciation of the history and current life of the village. The Conservancy furthers its mission through the presentation of programs, publications, lectures and special events that foster an awareness of the village's architectural, artistic and cultural heritage, and lends its support for projects designed to strengthen and preserve those legacies. Anyone who is interested in the Bronxville and its history can become a member; varying levels of membership are available.
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
PO Box 989
Bronxville, New York 10708
http://bronxvillehistoricalconservancy.org/
Bronxville School Foundation
The Bronxville School Foundation, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization independent from the school with the sole purpose of supporting the school. The Foundation raises money each year through donations from school families, community members, and alumni, among others.These contributions fund grants that provide cutting-edge technology, innovative programs and curriculum and other resources that are beyond the scope of public school funding.
177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-0515
https://www.bronxvilleschoolfoundation.org/
Bronxville Women’s Club
The Bronxville Women’s Club offers lectures, exhibits and concerts. It also has a beautiful clubhouse which is available for rental for events.
135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3252
www.bronxvillewomensclub.org
Bronxville Youth Council
The Bronxville Youth Council provides volunteer and leadership opportunities for high school students in the village of Bronxville.
177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-0500 ext 1789
Counseling Center
Founded in 1971, the mission of the Counseling Center “is to provide a wide range of psychotherapeutic and counseling services to individuals, couples and families by a staff of highly trained, experience and dedicated psychotherapists.
The Counseling Center
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-3388
www.counselingcenter.org
Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe
The mission of the Community Fund is “to support broad social services in Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe through grants and technical support to local agencies and community projects. All money raised here in our community stays here in our community.”
15 Park Place
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-8808
www.thecommunityfund.org
Friends of the Bronxville Library
The Friends of the Bronxville Library is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to focus attention on the “Library’s services, facilities and needs” as well as sponsor projects and provide materials that are beyond the reach of the Library’s regular budget and perform other services.
Junior League of Bronxville
The Junior League of Bronxville is “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”
Rotary Club of Bronxville
The mission of the Rotary Club of Bronxville is to “encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and to encourage and foster (1) the development of friendships within the community as an opportunity for service, (2) high ethical standards in business and professions, (3) the application of the ideal of service of each member to his personal and business and community life and (4) the advancement of international understanding, good will and peace through a world fellowship.”
Senior Citizens of Bronxville
Senior Citizens of Bronxville is a not-for-profit organization that provides services and programs to seniors within the 10708 zip code area. “Programs cover a wide range of activities from educational seminars and cultural enrichment, to community services, bridge classes and exercise.”
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