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.
Thomas G. Gallagher, Jr. Fund
The Thomas G. Gallagher, Jr. Fund was established in 2016 as a donor designated fund. One hundred (100%) percent of the annual distribution is to be paid to the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties.
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Thomas G. Gallagher, Jr. United Way Operational Endowment Fund
This fund was established in September 1996 to assist the United Way of Lackawanna County in meeting its operational expenses, particularly those incurred for the charitable or educational purposes of the United Way.
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Todd Angelo Memorial Scholarship Award Fund
This memorial scholarship fund was established in December 2011 by the Scranton District Dental Society to support excellence in dental student education in honor and memory of Dr. Todd Angelo.
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United Nations Association (UNA) – USA of Northeast Pennsylvania David J. Wenzel Peace Fund
This fund was established in August 2000 by the United Nations Association-USA of Northeastern Pennsylvania in honor of David J. Wenzel. Grants from the fund are to be used for “Education for Peace” programs.
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United One Scholarship Fund
Established in February 2022 by United One, a preferred partner to lending institutions, real estate agents, and consumers throughout the Mid-Atlantic based in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the scholarship fund supports a graduating senior from Lackawanna or Luzer...
United Way of Lackawanna County Endowment Fund
This fund was established in May 1984 by the United Way of Lackawanna County as a fund to support the charitable and educational purposes of the United Way.
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USS Scranton Commanders’ Commemoration Fund
USS Scranton Commanders’ Commemoration Fund was established in 2016 by Matthew A. Berger, MD, to support the events and activities honoring the commanders of the USS Scranton as requested.
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Volunteer Fund
Volunteer Fund was established in 2013 by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Healthcare Foundation to support the expenses related to honoring volunteer services at the Regional Hospital of Scranton.
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Wackerbarth Land Preservation Fund
Established in January 2020 by Lacawac Sanctuary, This fund provides support for the mission of Lacawac Sanctuary for the future acquisition of land and its preservation efforts.
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Wallace E. Gordon Memorial Fund
Harry M. Gordon established a memorial fund in August 1988 for his son Wallace E. Gordon. This fund benefits the Community Concerts at Lackawanna College in which Wallace had a great interest.
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