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.
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...
Frank T. Dolbear Memorial Fund
This fund was established in August 1990 by the Abington Heights School District to honor the memory of Frank Dolbear, a respected and loved former superintendent of schools. The fund provides opportunities for training to enhance the professionalism o...
Friends of Crowley Park Fund
The Friends of Crowley Park Fund was established in 2018 for the purpose to support the upkeep and enhancement of Crowley Park.
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Friends of NEPA Youth Shelter Fund
Established by a group of volunteer fundraisers, the Friends of NEPA Youth Shelter Fund supports the NEPA Youth Shelter and its mission to provide quality emergency shelter and related services to unaccompanied youth ages 14 through high school graduat...
Fruits & Roots Community Fridge Project Fund
Established in August 2023, Fruits & Roots Community Fridge Project Funds supports the establishment and maintenance of community refrigerators in Lackawanna County, including, but not limited to, making refrigerators availability in the community...
George A. Pann Memorial Fund
The George A. Pann Memorial Fund was established by George’s family and friends in January 2003 to honor his life and years of dedicated service to our area’s business and community organizations. Through grants awarded to worthy causes in his name...
Ginny John Camp Archbald Fund
Ginny John, lifetime Girl Scout, created this fund in June 2005 for the preservation of Camp Archbald as a Girl Scout campground.
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Government Leadership Award Fund
This fund was established by the Mayors Prayer Breakfast Committee in December 2012 to encourage civic leadership in the city of Scranton. This fund provides monetary assistance for an individual who has been accepted into the Leadership Lackawanna pro...