This special edition of Fund News tees up a look at upcoming golf tournaments benefiting charitable funds at the Scranton Area Community Foundation. From scholarships and children’s programs to local nonprofits and community causes, these events bring people together for a great day on the course while supporting meaningful work across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
5th Annual Bogeys for Burkey to Honor Frank L. Burke IV
Domingo, Septiembre 6, 2026
Pine Hills Country Club
140 South Keyser Avenue, Taylor, PA 18517
The Frank L. Burke IV Memorial Foundation invites you to the 5th Annual Bogeys for Burkey Tournament on Domingo, Septiembre 6, at Pine Hills Country Club.
This annual event celebrates Frank’s life while raising funds to support the local Make-A-Wish Foundation, helping grant life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses.
The Frank L. Burke IV Memorial Foundation invites the community to come together for a day of golf, live music, raffles, and more.
Established by Frank’s family in 2022, the Frank L. Burke IV Memorial Fund supports charitable causes and organizations that honor his memory. Sustained through the annual Bogeys for Burkey golf tournament, the Fund is administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation.
7th Annual Harry P. McGrath Memorial Golf Tournament & Dinner Celebration
Viernes, Septiembre 18, 2026
Glen Oak Country Club
250 Oakford Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Harry P. McGrath Memorial Golf Tournament & Dinner Celebration on Viernes, Septiembre 18, at Glen Oak Country Club.
Proceeds from this annual event benefit the Greater Scranton YMCA’s Summer Learning Loss Prevention Program, helping local children continue learning and thriving throughout the summer months.
The tournament brings friends, family, and supporters together for a memorable day of golf, fellowship, and giving back.
The Scranton Area Community Foundation administers the Harry P. McGrath, Esq. Memorial Fund, established in Mayo 2022 by Harry’s family to support the charitable causes and organizations important to him, including the Greater Scranton YMCA’s Summer Loss Prevention Program.
6th Annual NEPA Invitational at the Country Club of Scranton
Sábado & Domingo, Septiembre 26–27, 2026
The Country Club of Scranton
1001 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
The 6th Annual NEPA Invitational, hosted by PGA Tour player and NEPA native Brandon Matthews, will return to the Country Club of Scranton on Septiembre 26–27, 2026.
The weekend kicks off with the Harmony for Hope Gala on Viernes, Septiembre 25 at the Scranton Cultural Center—an evening of music, stories, and community generosity benefiting Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital and other local charities.
To date, the NEPA Invitational Fund at the Scranton Area Community Foundation has provided more than $800,000 to support organizations, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA, Meals on Wheels of NEPA, Outreach, United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, and Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital.
Since its founding, the NEPA Invitational Fund has provided more than $800,000 to support charities across the region and established the William Lawler Scholarship for local junior golfers. The Fund, created in partnership with PGA Tour player Brandon Matthews, is administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation.
4th Annual John Dougherty Memorial Golf Tournament
Viernes, Octubre 2, 2026
Pine Hills Country Club
140 South Keyser Avenue, Taylor, PA 18517
The John Dougherty Memorial Golf Tournament returns to Pine Hills Country Club in Taylor, bringing friends, family, and supporters together for a meaningful day of golf, raffles, prizes, and community.
The tournament kicks off with lunch and registration at 10:30 AM, followed by a noon shotgun start and a fun-filled day on the course.
The day concludes with happy hour and dinner, bringing friends, family, and fellow golfers together to celebrate John’s memory.
Administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, the John Dougherty Memorial Fund supports NAMI and the John Dougherty Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship supports a graduating senior from Scranton High School intending to pursue a secondary education.
Golfing for Good Causes Across NEPA
These tournaments are just a few examples of the many ways charitable funds at the Scranton Area Community Foundation bring people together around causes that matter.
From memorial funds and scholarships to support for local nonprofits, every fund has a story, and every act of generosity helps strengthen our community.
Explore our charitable funds at SAFDN.org.