Community foundations represent a relatively small but vital component of the foundation universe. Community foundations pool the resources of many donors and focus their grantmaking on a particular city, county or region. From 1992 to 1999 Pennsylvania community foundations grew vigorously: Community foundations account for .8% of the foundations in Pennsylvania and 3.2% of the grants awarded. By the end of the decade there were 37 community foundations, +131%. Grants awarded increased from $17 to $41.5 million, +104% (adjusted for inflation).