JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2024
OUR Mission
To support the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families in Bucks County, Pa.
Foundations Board Chair Tracy Pasternak Willis Brings Help to Bucks County Nonprofits in Need
Thursday, April 16, 2024
To be a catalyst for improving the quality of life in Bucks County, Pa.
Board of Directors
CHAIR | Tracy Pasternak Willis, M.A., LPC Executive Director-Business Development & Outpatient Services, Haven Behavioral Healthcare
VICE CHAIR | Sean M. Schmid, M.S. President, Penn Advisors Financial Resources
TREASURER | Falesha R. Grasty, B.S. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer & Assistant Vice President, Penn Community Bank
SECRETARY | Michael W. Mills, Esq. Partner, Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP
Tobias Bruhn, Ed.D., CFRE (Ex-Officio) CEO, Foundations Community Partnership
Tanya Casas, Ph.D. Dean, Business, Arts and Sciences, Delaware Valley University
Morgan Q. Clark, M.S. Senior Coordinator-Institutional Partnerships, Travis Manion Foundation
Kristyn DiDominick, MSW Executive Director, Bucks-Mont Collaborative
Sally Fabian-Oresic, M.S. Retired Executive Director, Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic
Judith Stern Goldstein, ASLA, R.L.A. Senior Project Manager, Gilmore & Associates, Inc.
Abigail Halloran, M.A. Divisional Director of Clinical Services, Universal Health Services, Inc.
Rachael Neff, LSW Human Services Director, County of Bucks
Patricia Stern Smallacombe, Ph.D. Associate Dean-Academic Partnerships, Bucks County Community College
Christine Hensel Triantos, M.A. Director of Marketing and Communications, Peddler’s Village
BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS
Ronald T. Bernstein Founding CEO
Thomas Hanna, P.E., LEED®, AP
Karen Lasorda
Joseph Stella, M.D.
HONORARY DIRECTOR
William E. Boger, CPA*
Albert M. Honig, D.O.*
Dr. Harry Klein*
Daniel P. Weldon, Ed.D. *deceased
GrantMaking by the Numbers
$8,546,062
Our History
Foundations
Community Partnership traces its roots to a pioneering facility established to provide behavioral health services in the region.
241,873
$51,437
Partnership in Education Class of 2024
As part of its Partnership in Education program, FCP also awards the Ron Bernstein Outstanding Service Scholarship, as well as an annual scholarship at Bucks County Community College, and Delaware Valley University.
Celebrating Generosity
FCP gratefully acknowledges the generosity of its friends and community partners in support of its mission and programs. Your generous support strengthens the nonprofits that serve Bucks County residents every day. To ensure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, FCP obliges by the Donor Bill of Rights. For more information, visit afpglobal.org/donor-bill-rights.
Professional Development
Complementing the FCP Conversations Online series, #FCPresents strives to strengthen the non-profit sector by inviting thought leaders to share their expertise. In March 2024, internationally known founder of Nonprofit AF, Vu Le, discussed nonprofits’ collective impact during his keynote presentation to more than 150 social impact professionals and board members from across the tri-state area.
University’s School of Public independently evaluated making efforts, grantees’ experiences perceptions and the impact of work.
Final report submitted in response to the Commonwealth’s Attorney General’s Office and the Bucks County Orphan’s Court’s approval of FCP’s community plan in 2007.
Support of Bucks County’s non-profit community reaches $5 million.
Dr. Tobi Bruhn joins FCP upon the retirement of Founding Executive Director Ron Bernstein.
Grants Awarded
Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grants
Bethany Christian Services of the Greater Delaware Valley
Bucks County Audubon Society
Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22
Bucks County Opportunity Council
Bunny’s Flowers
Cancer Support Community
Greater Philadelphia
Destined for a Dream
Education Law Center-PA
Family Service Association of Bucks County
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Inc.
Girls Empowered, Inc.
Hands Holding Hearts
Heritage Conservancy
Lily’s Hope Foundation
Network of Victim Assistance
National Giving Alliance
One House At A Time
Pride of Quakertown
Project Libertad
River Crossing YMCA
Rolling Harvest Food Rescue
Snipes Farm & Education Center
Special Equestrians
The Baby Bureau
The Salvation Army Children’s Services
Valley Youth House
Woods Services Inc.
Worthwhile Wear
Youth Orchestra of Bucks County
YWCA Bucks County
Capital Improvement Grants
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve Association, Inc.
Bristol Riverside Theatre
Bucks County Children’s Museum
Christ’s Home
Comprehensive Learning Center
Doylestown Hospital
Family Service Association of Bucks County
Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Libertae, Inc.
Peaceful Living
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy
Potential Inc.
Saint Mary Medical Center
Snipes Farm & Education Center
Travis Manion Foundation
IMPACT Bucks Collaborative Grant
Along the Way PA
Nonprofit Growth Grants
Bucks County Children’s Museum
Bucks County Opportunity Council
Friends of Washington Crossing Park
James A. Michener Art Museum
Kin Wellness and Support Center
Libertae, Inc.
Montgomery Theater
Peace Valley Holistic Center
Synchronicity Recovery Foundation
The Peace Center
Valley Youth House
Voice and Vision, Inc.
Geographic Area Served LB – Lower Bucks County CB – Central Bucks County
organization acquired Foundations Behavioral Health. As a Foundations Community Partnership was established operating foundation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code to continue the grantmaking, community education, scholarship, and research activities of the foundation. The Cross Homeless Shelter received FCP’s first grant.
Partnership in Youth Services Grants
Avery’s Hope
Barn Nature Center
BC Cares Educational Foundation
Best Buddies
Bucks County Center for Independent Living
Bucks Learning Cooperative
College Knowledge Foundation
Delaware Valley University
Diakon Child, Family & Community Ministries
Fostering Hope Lower Bucks
Free Fall Action Sports
Friends of Washington Crossing Park
Keep Music Alive
Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund
Leveling the Playing Field
LifePath
LIZ’S Birthday Closet
Sauers Cares
Tend to Hope, Inc.
The Next Step Programs
TMA Bucks Foundation
TreeHouse MidAtlantic
Trenton Civil Circus
Target Funding Grants –General Operating Support
Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic
BARC Developmental Services
River Crossing YMCA
The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc
UB – Upper Bucks County MB – Multiple Sites in Bucks County
Summer Youth Corps program launched.
Support of Bucks County’s non-profit community reaches $1 million. 2011
Drexel University’s Health independently FCP’s grant making including grantees’ and perceptions grants on their 2013
as of June 30, 2024
Total Net Assets FY 2016-2024
$22,000,000
$21,500,000
$21,000,000
$20,500,000
$20,000,000
$19,500,000
$19,000,000
$18,500,000
$18,000,000
Summer Youth Corps
This program provides service-learning opportunities for motivated college students, entering their second or third year in college, residing in Bucks County, Pa. Students use both academic and social skills to address human needs and solve problems in the real world. They are “matched” with select non-profit human service organizations for a 10-week, paid internship with the opportunity to earn college credits. FCP welcomed a cohort of 13 interns in 2024. Based on the Independent Sector’s estimate of the value of a volunteer hour, the total value contributed by SYC interns to nonprofits since 2008 equals $1,518,185.50.
Support of Bucks County’s non-profit community exceeds $6 million. FCP celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Support of Bucks County’s non-profit community exceeds $7 million. Senior Consultant Dr. Dan Weldon retires after 15 years of service to FCP.
As of December 31, 2024
$20,221,936
Support of Bucks County’s non-profit community exceeds $8.5 million. Local grant makers BLBB Charitable, Bucks County Foundation, and FCP collaborate on a new initiative, the Collaborative IMPACT Fund of Bucks County.
Meeting Space Availability at FCP
As part of its mission to support collaboration and help nonprofits provide services in a cost-effective manner, two meeting spaces are available at FCP’s Doylestown office free of charge to current/past grantees and applicants, as well as other 501(c)(3) organizations serving Bucks County children, young adults, and families. For more information about the available spaces, amenities, rental requirements, and to submit a reservation request, visit www.fcpartnership.org/facilityuse.
Check out our Latest Web Site Feature
As part of FCP’s mission to support collaboration, use of the Nonprofit Events Calendar can help nonprofits maximize their fundraising efforts by avoiding scheduling conflicts when planning their special events. To submit an event to this calendar, visit www.fcpartnership.org/nonprofit-events.
Ways to Give
Various opportunities are available to help FCP make a difference in Bucks County, including:
For more information about FCP’s mission and ways to support Bucks County’s non-profit community, contact:
