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.
The Kearney Family Fund
The Kearney Family Fund was established in 2017 as a Pass-through fund by John Kearney to support charitable causes, activities and organizations important to the Kearney Family.
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The Lois Kearney Art Fund
The Lois Kearney Art Fund was established in 2017 by John Kearney to honor his wife Lois after her passing. It is a donor advised fund that was established to support an annual distribution to the Boys & Girls Club of NEPA.
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The Max Grochowski Fund
Established by Joe and Nicole Grochowski after the loss of their son, Max. The mission of the Maximilian J. Grochowski Memorial Fund is to provide charitable donations to children’s organizations and other non-profits that honor the memory of Max. We...
The Michael Hanley Endowment Fund for United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA
This fund was established in June 2019 by UNC to honor former CEO Michael Hanley, who retired after 30 years of service and leadership, and to support the important work of the agency for future generations.
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The Raoul Wallenberg and Carol Rittner Scholarship Fund
The Raoul Wallenberg and Carol Rittner Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 by Jim and Karen Reid (who wish to remain anonymous) as a scholarship fund. Applicants will be nominated by the Executive Director of Friends of the Poor. The Scholarship w...
The Robert and Rose Cavanaugh Fund to Feed the Hungry Poor
The Robert and Rose Cavanaugh Fund to Feed the Hungry Poor was established in 2018 by the executor (Mary Alice Kilcullen) of the estate. This is a field of interest fund to support entities and programs that are dedicated to the Hungry Poor, such as m...
The Scranton Half Marathon Foundation Fund
Established in October 2019, the Scranton Half Marathon Board established this fund to support the charitable purposes, causes, and organizations designated by the board of the Scranton Half Marathon.
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The Scranton School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children Fund
This fund was established by area businessmen in December 2012 to benefit students at the Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children.
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The Tolerance Scholarship Fund
The Tolerance Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 by Jim and Karen Reid (who wish to remain anonymous) as a scholarship fund. The Scholarship will benefit a student attending Keystone College. The student should have academic achievement, good ci...
The Transportation Fund
The Transportation Fund was established in 2019 by Geisinger Health Plan as a Pass-Through fund to support the provision of transportation to residents participating in the 4Ride pilot program in the Scranton and Danville communities, and related progr...