Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) strengthens the region by investing in nonprofits, partnerships, and initiatives that address systemic barriers and improve quality of life. Through our community-centered grantmaking, we channel donor resources toward sustainable solutions across education, health, and economic opportunity.
Since our founding in 2003, PRCF has awarded over $57.65 million in grants that drive measurable impact for residents across western Montgomery, northern Chester, and eastern Berks Counties.
PRCF invests in programs and organizations that advance systemic change, support local leadership, and strengthen community infrastructure. Our grantmaking aligns with the Grantmaking Framework, which defines clear goals, measures outcomes, and ensures that every dollar invested leads to meaningful, long-term improvements.
Explore how these priorities connect to PRCF’s broader impact on the What We Do page.
We actively collaborate with a wide network of nonprofits, schools, government entities, and grassroots organizations who are deeply rooted in the Greater Pottstown region. These partnerships foster trust, local leadership, and shared ownership of long-term solutions that create lasting, systemic change.
We actively collaborate with a wide network of nonprofits, schools, government entities, and grassroots organizations who are deeply rooted in the Greater Pottstown region. These partnerships foster trust, local leadership, and shared ownership of long-term solutions that create lasting, systemic change.
Our grantmaking prioritizes historically underserved and marginalized populations, seeking to eliminate systemic barriers across economic opportunity, educational achievement, and healthcare access. We amplify resident voice, ensure representation, and invest in solutions that advance true equity for all.
PRCF equips nonprofits with the tools, technical support, training, and resources they need to scale their impact, strengthen operations, and sustain long-term success. From pro bono consulting to organizational assessments and leadership development, we empower partners to grow stronger over time.
Beyond individual programs, we invest in large-scale coordination efforts, collaborative policy advocacy, and system-wide reforms that break down institutional silos and lead to sustainable, measurable outcomes that benefit entire communities over generations.
We invest in comprehensive youth development that lays the foundation for lifelong success. Through early childhood programs, we help families prepare children for kindergarten readiness. Our K-12 wellness initiatives integrate nutrition, physical activity, and mental health into school environments. Youth preparedness efforts focus on building leadership, resilience, and life skills that prepare young people for education, careers, and engaged citizenship.
We address health disparities by investing in both access and prevention. Our support strengthens the built environment through safe parks, trails, and public spaces. We expand healthcare access by supporting medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who serve uninsured or under-insured residents. Health equity initiatives reduce barriers and empower community members to achieve their highest level of well-being.
We strengthen financial security by removing systemic barriers to employment, housing, and mobility. Workforce development programs offer job training and career pipelines. Revitalization projects enhance neighborhood safety, improve housing stock, and promote inclusive infrastructure. Transportation access connects residents to jobs, healthcare, and education, while financial empowerment programs build skills in money management, credit repair, and entrepreneurship.
These pillars also serve as the foundation of our Grantmaking Framework, which guides all funding decisions toward long-term, measurable impact.
Learn more about these priorities on our What We Do page.
PRCF emphasizes shared learning and continuous evaluation. We measure the effectiveness of grant-funded programs through community surveys, program evaluations, grantee reports, and community health needs assessments. These evaluation tools allow PRCF and our partners to understand what works, adapt strategies, and improve outcomes over time.
Community data and research are available to inform local planning and advocacy through our Research & Community Data page.
Gather direct feedback from residents and stakeholders.
Track participant outcomes and service effectiveness.
Monitor progress across defined performance indicators.
Pottstown Regional Community Foundation connects philanthropic intentions with our community’s most impactful economic, social, and educational needs to improve the quality of life for all residents today and tomorrow.
152 East High Street, Suite 500
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 323-2006
Please have patience with our website, it is still under construction from our transition to our new name. If you have any questions, please reach out to Samuel Mirarchi, Marketing & Communications Specialist at smirarchi@pottstownfoundation.org. Thank you
