Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) is committed to advancing economic opportunity across western Montgomery County, northern Chester County, and eastern Berks County. We believe that equitable access to financial stability is essential for thriving communities. Through collaborative partnerships, data-informed strategies, and sustained investment, we work to remove systemic barriers that limit economic mobility and build inclusive prosperity for all.
Economic stability shapes every aspect of community life, influencing health outcomes, educational achievement, and long-term wellbeing. Yet many families in our service region continue to face significant barriers such as underemployment, limited job access, inadequate transportation options, and aging infrastructure. PRCF strategically invests in solutions that address these root causes, ensuring that all residents have the opportunity to build secure, prosperous futures.
True economic equity means that every individual, regardless of ZIP code, race, or income level, has fair access to the resources and opportunities that create wealth, wellbeing, and security. We focus our efforts in four interconnected areas, recognizing that progress in one supports growth in the others:
Through our Capacity Building program, we strengthen the operational capacity of nonprofit organizations delivering vital economic development programs. Resources include:
Cross-sector partnerships such as the Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee demonstrate the power of aligned municipal, nonprofit, and resident efforts. These collaboratives drive infrastructure investments that simultaneously support recreation access, public safety, tourism, and economic vitality.
Through a competitive federal grant, the Thriving Communities Program supports Pottstown’s long-term economic revitalization by focusing on equitable transit-oriented development. This initiative engages residents, municipal leaders, nonprofit partners, and federal agencies to create housing, transportation, and commercial investment plans that reflect the community’s voice and priorities.
Direct input from those most affected ensures that initiatives reflect real needs and lived experiences.
Our investments are guided by local research, such as the Pottstown Community Survey, that highlight income disparities, housing needs, and workforce gaps.
We prioritize programs that deliver measurable, long-term impact, not one-time fixes.
This year, every gift can go twice as far thanks to a $50,000 matching opportunity. Your support fuels early action, resident-led solutions, and lasting community resources.
Emerging Needs & Rapid Response Fund:
Help us respond early to new and growing challenges by piloting and expanding solutions before a problem becomes a crisis.
Pottstown Community Voices Grant Fund:
Power resident-led grantmaking that funds local projects shaped by lived experience and community priorities.
Diana Smith Memorial Endowment:
Support student loan debt relief for nurses and behavioral health professionals serving the Boyertown and Tri-County area.
Boyertown Pool Construction Fund:
Help restore and rebuild the Boyertown Pool by supporting essential repairs and improvements for long-term community use.
