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BRONXVILLE, N.Y., June 15, 2026 — The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe has awarded $509,189 in grants to 17 local nonprofit and community organizations supporting residents across Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe. Approved unanimously by the Board of Directors on April 28, 2026, the funding will support 40 programs and services benefiting youth, families, seniors, individuals with special needs, and neighbors facing health, financial, or personal challenges.
2026–27 grants cover:
These grants support a wide range of essential services, including weekly meal delivery for homebound seniors, adaptive arts and recreation programs, free flu vaccinations, youth mentoring and enrichment opportunities, bereavement counseling for children and teens, legal assistance for vulnerable residents, and in-home care for individuals living with cancer.
“The Evaluation process is what makes The Community Fund such a unique and special organization,” said Caitlin Greatrex, Evaluations Co-Chair. “Community members volunteer their time to better understand local needs, helping ensure that every dollar donated is invested thoughtfully and responsibly in programs that strengthen our community.”
The Community Fund’s annual grantmaking process relies on extensive community participation. This year, 50 volunteer Community Evaluators—including local adults and Youth Community Fund members—reviewed grant applications, attended agency presentations, conducted site visits and interviews, and assessed community needs, program effectiveness, and organizational capacity. Their recommendations informed funding decisions ultimately approved by the Board of Directors.
“The Community Fund’s evaluation process is grounded in real community perspective,” added Katrina Nay, Evaluations Co-Chair. “By engaging volunteers with deep ties to Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe, we maintain a strong understanding of evolving local needs and ensure support reaches the areas where it can have the greatest impact.”
The Community Fund extends its gratitude to the hundreds of local households and local businesses whose annual contributions make this work possible. Community support helps fund critical services for seniors, youth, individuals with special needs, families experiencing loss, residents facing financial hardship, and those coping with illness or other life challenges.
For 106 years, The Community Fund has supported nonprofit organizations and essential services across Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe. Through collective giving, strategic partnerships, and community-driven philanthropy, the organization improves the quality of life for local residents and families in need.
For more information and to donate in support of these community services, visit thecommunityfund.org.
For media inquiries:
Shannon McDonough, Executive Director
director@thecommunityfund.org
914-337-8808
