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.
Griffin Fund for the Music Department at Marywood University
Friends and supporters of The Northeast Theatre (Electric Theatre Co.) created this fund in July 2007 in memory of Fred W. Griffin for artistic development of actors who attend the conservatory. After the Electric Theatre Company ceased operations in …
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Endowment Fund
This fund was established in May 2010 to support the ideals of the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in providing safe space for animals as they await adoption. This endowment lays the groundwork for achievement of the Shelter’s long term objectives.
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H. Leigh Woehling Leadership Lackawanna Fund
The H. Leigh Woehling Leadership Lackawanna Fund was established in 2018 to support the efforts of Leadership Lackawanna.
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Harold M. & Joan L. Thorpe Memorial Fund
Established in January 2026, the Harold M. & Joan L. Thorpe Memorial Fund supports charitable causes, activities, and organizations important to the Thorpe Family, in a manner that honors the legacy of Harold M. &a…
Harold M. Thorpe Memorial Fund
The Harold M. Thorpe Memorial Fund, established in 2020 by Harold Thorpe’s family, honors his memory by supporting the evolving charitable needs of our community. This fund is dedicated to addressing various causes as they emerge, ensuring that H…
Harry and Carol Kuzmick Scholarship Fund
Established in December 2021 by Carol Kuzmick, the Harry and Carol Kuzmick Scholarship Fund supports students from Northeastern Pennsylvania who are or will be attending accredited colleges and universities.
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Harry P. McGrath, Esq Memorial Fund
Established in May 2022, the Harry P. McGrath, Esq Memorial Fund supports the charitable causes and organizations important to Harry P. McGrath, esq., including the Greater Scranton YMCA’s Summer Loss Prevention Program.
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Healthy Family Partnership Fund
Distributions from the Healthy Family Partnership Fund shall be made in such amounts and at such times for charitable purposes to support the programs, services and initiatives of the Healthy Family Partnership organization, a department of Wyoming Cou…
Hedaya Family Fund
The Hedaya Family Fund was established in December 2022 by the Hedaya family as a donor-advised fund which will support the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration annually.
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Helping Heroes NEPA Fund
Established in April 2025, the Helping Heroes NEPA Hardship Fund supports organizations that provide services to address hardship issues faced by veterans, first responders, and their families in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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