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.
Dr. Stephen I. Rosenthal and Sara Rosenthal Fund
This fund was established in June 2006 by Dr. and Mrs. Rosenthal for our community. In 2019, the fund converted from a donor-advised to a donor-designated to be split evenly between Jewish Family Service of NEPA and Scranton Primary Health Care Center...
Dr. Steven Thomas Memorial Fund for Arcadia Chorale
Established in November 2021, the Dr. Steven Thomas Memorial Fund for Arcadia Chorale is as an agency endowment fund which will support the general purposes of the Arcadia Chorale.
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Dulcey Degilio Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in August 2005 by the family and friends of Dulcey Degilio in her memory to provide an annual scholarship to a graduate of Abington Heights High School who will be pursuing a college or university degree.
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Easter Seal Society of the Northeastern Counties Endowment Fund
This fund was established in September 1989 to support the charitable and educational purposes of the Easter Seals Society/ Goodwill Industries.
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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.
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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...
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...