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.

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Jeanne Bovard Administrative Endowment Fund

This fund was established in September 2012 to honor the legacy of Jeanne Bovard, the former Executive Director of the Scranton Area Foundation who served the Foundation and the community for 25 years. The fund will be used to support the long-term su...

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Jeff Fleming Trolley Trail Stewardship Fund

Established in May 2021, the Jeff Fleming Trolley Trail Stewardship Fund supports the maintenance, expansion, and enhancement of the Countryside Conservancy Trolley Trail, a non-motorized recreational path which will connect Clarks Summit to Lake Winol...

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Jefferson Scholarship Fund

The Jefferson Foundation established this fund in June 2004 to carry out the Jefferson Scholarship Award for scholarships which are presented annually to qualified students in nursing programs or related fields of study at colleges or universities.

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Jeffrey Morgan Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund

This fund was established in February 2000 as a scholarship award by Mr. and Mrs. William M. Davis and Family in memory of their son Jeffrey Morgan Davis. The annual recipient will be a junior at Holy Cross High School and the award will be placed tow...

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Jennifer Morgan Scholarship Fund

The family of Jennifer Morgan established a scholarship fund in her memory in September 1997 to be awarded annually to a graduating senior of Pittston Area High School who will pursue a degree in the field of education.

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Jodi S. Crimmel Fund

This fund was established in July 1999 by Jodi Crimmel. Jodi and her family are advisors on grants from this fund.

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John & Grace Kreig Scholarship Fund

This fund was established in March 2007 to assist a graduating student from Riverside Jr./Sr. High School with educational expenses at a college, university, or institution of higher learning.

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John F. Finetti Memorial Fund John’s Camping Fund

The family and friends of John Finetti established this fund in August 2004 in his memory for tuition assistance for children and youth of this area to enjoy the experience of camping at Goose Pond Scout Reservation or other overnight summer camps.

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John R. & Maureen J. Pesavento Community Service Award

This fund was established in May 2011 by Mr. and Mrs. Pesavento as an award to be presented annually to the student at The Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine who has the highest number of community service hours as recorded by the school within ...

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John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento All Saints Interparochial Academy Scholarship Fund for Holy Cross High School

John and Maureen Pesavento established this scholarship fund in June 2005 to provide an annual scholarship to Holy Cross High School to an eighth-grade student at All Saints Interparochial Academy.

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