Charitable
Funds
The Scranton Area Community Foundation responds to community needs and opportunities with grants in such diverse fields as health, education, arts, environment, human services, and civic affairs. We are able to do so through the generosity of individuals, organizations, and corporations.
Explore Our Charitable Funds
The Scranton Area Community Foundation manages more than 350 charitable funds. Explore all of our funds here.
United Nations Association (UNA) – USA of Northeast Pennsylvania David J. Wenzel Peace Fund
This fund was established in August 2000 by the United Nations Association-USA of Northeastern Pennsylvania in honor of David J. Wenzel. Grants from the fund are to be used for “Education for Peace” programs.
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United One Scholarship Fund
Established in February 2022 by United One, a preferred partner to lending institutions, real estate agents, and consumers throughout the Mid-Atlantic based in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the scholarship fund supports a graduating senior from Lackawanna or Luzer...
United Way of Lackawanna County Endowment Fund
This fund was established in May 1984 by the United Way of Lackawanna County as a fund to support the charitable and educational purposes of the United Way.
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USS Scranton Commanders’ Commemoration Fund
USS Scranton Commanders’ Commemoration Fund was established in 2016 by Matthew A. Berger, MD, to support the events and activities honoring the commanders of the USS Scranton as requested.
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Volunteer Fund
Volunteer Fund was established in 2013 by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Healthcare Foundation to support the expenses related to honoring volunteer services at the Regional Hospital of Scranton.
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Wackerbarth Land Preservation Fund
Established in January 2020 by Lacawac Sanctuary, This fund provides support for the mission of Lacawac Sanctuary for the future acquisition of land and its preservation efforts.
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Wallace E. Gordon Memorial Fund
Harry M. Gordon established a memorial fund in August 1988 for his son Wallace E. Gordon. This fund benefits the Community Concerts at Lackawanna College in which Wallace had a great interest.
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Walsh-Nasser Family Fund
Established in 2017 by the Walsh-Nasser family after the passing of William K. Nasser, Jr., the Walsh-Nasser Family Fund supports causes important to the Walsh-Nasser family, with particular focus on supporting the healing process after a trauma has be...
Waverly Women’s Club Fund
To provide 3 scholarships to support graduating seniors from Abington Heights High School, and to provide an additional distribution to Abington Heights High School to support a senior boy attending prom.
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West Scranton Alumni Scholarship Fund
The West Scranton Alumni Scholarship Fund was established in 2024 by the West Scranton High School Class of 1989. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from West Scranton who intends to pursue a secondary education.
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