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.
Rocco Valvano Veterans Fund
This fund was established by Francis Merkel and the family of Rocco Valvano in August 2010 to assist in supporting activities and programs benefitting the veterans residing at the Gino Merli Veterans Center in Scranton.
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Roseann Smith Alperin Memorial Award Junior League of Scranton Fund
The Junior League of Scranton established the Roseann Smith Alperin Fund in August 1996 to honor the memory and community spirit of their fellow League member. This award is presented annually to a woman who demonstrates the vision of a leader and the...
Roselle B. and Louis A. Fine Memorial Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono
The Roselle B. and Louis A. Fine Memorial Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono was established in 2014 by the trustees of the Roselle B. Fine Charitable Lead Trust to support Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
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Rubin and Helen Rabinowitz Endowment Fund
This fund was created in May 2001 through the Rubin and Helen Rabinowitz Trust. Grants from the fund support the Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania and its lectures program.
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Russell J. O’Malley and James E. O’Brien Memorial Scholarship Fund
Judith Graziano, John O’Brien, and an anonymous donor established this fund in April 1999 in memory of Russell J. O’Malley, Esq. and James E. O’Brien, Esq. The fund provides a scholarship for a caddie or other employee of the Country Club of Scra...
Ryan and Rena Wilson Charitable Fund
The Ryan and Rena Wilson Charitable Fund support the charitable causes, activities, and organizations important to the Wilson Family.
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Sarah Beth Beynon Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was established by the family and friends of Sarah Beth Beynon in October 1994 to honor Sarah’s memory. The fund supports an annual scholarship to a qualified female graduating senior at Pittston Area High school for educational expenses at...
Sarah Marie Heard Fund
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Heard established this fund in November 1994 in memory of their beloved daughter Sarah Marie. This Donor Advised Fund provides grants for programs and services for children.
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Scotty Cummings Perry Special Ed Scholarship Fund
The Scotty Cummings Perry Special Education Scholarship was established in 2020 by Mary Peterson and Stanton Peterson. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior in Lackawanna County who plans to study special education and who demonstrates...
Scranton Central High School Alumni Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in July 2013 by the Scranton Central High School Alumni to support two scholarships for direct descendants of Scranton Central High School graduates who are also qualified graduating seniors at Scranton High School and at West...