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.
Edward C. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund
The friends and family of Edward C. Snyder created this scholarship fund in December 2003 to support educational costs for a student at a local college or other institution of performing arts to prepare for a career in the performing arts.
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Electric City Foundation
The Electric City Foundation supports programs, projects, and organizations which benefit the Scranton community, including public parks and historical preservation.
Electric City Foundation sub-funds include the Learn more
Extraordinary Cancer Care Fund
Established in March 2021, distributions from the Extraordinary Cancer Fund will support the many people being treated for cancer in Lackawanna County who lack the financial resources to cover the expenses that accompany receiving and managing care. Th...
Eye Care Specialists Employee Hardship Fund
The Eye Care Specialists Employee Hardship Fund addresses hardship issues faced by current employees at Eye Care Specialists based out of Kingston, PA with locations throughout Pennsylvania. Grants can support expenses up to $1,000 per individual. Expe...
Feed the Need Scranton Fund
Feed the Need Scranton was born from a deep passion for serving our neighbors in need. As a local resident of Scranton, I witnessed firsthand the challenges many individuals face daily. This inspired me to create a space where support ...
Felins Family Scholarship Fund
Established in December 2021 by Dr. Raymond Felins, the Felins Family Scholarship Fund provides three (3) scholarship awards to graduating seniors from North Pocono High School. The scholarship awards include the Felins Family Tennis Scholarship Award,...
Fendrock Family Fund
In 2009 the Fendrock family began to recognize graduating students of Carbondale Area Jr./Sr. High School (CAHS) with an annual scholarship. That scholarship was endowed in November 2021 with the creation of the Fendrock Family Fund. The Fund will supp...
Fleese-Ludders Fund
This fund was established in July 2009 by Robert Fleese and Gretchen Ludders. The donors and their named beneficiaries make recommendations to the Scranton Area Foundation annually for grants from their fund.
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Frank Family Fund
Established in November 2021, the Frank Family Fund was established to support the charitable causes, activities, and organizations important to the Frank Family.
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Frank L. Burke IV Memorial Fund
Established by the family of Frank in May 2022, the Frank L. Burke Foundation supports the causes, activities, and organizations which honor his memory. The Fund is supported by a golf tournament which raises money to support the Foundation’s cha...