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.
The Scranton Area Community Foundation manages more than 350 charitable funds. Explore all of our funds here.
Established in May 2021 by the United Nations Association (UNA) – USA of Northeast Pennsylvania, the fund supports projects in schools and community-based youth organizations that promote global awareness, citizenship and development.
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Established by an anonymous donor in September 1998, this fund provides scholarships for students at Scranton High School to participate in the Outward Bound Program, where they learn about self-reliance, developing trust, and how to “strive to bette...
The Thoms Anatoli “Toli” Epsom Memorial Fund was established by Delta Medix to support charitable organizations and causes important to the family of Thomas Anatoli “Toli” Epsom.
...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.
...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.
...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.
...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.
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...
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.
...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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