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.
Sheldon Family Foundation
The Sheldon Family Foundation was established in 2019 to enrich the lives of people residing or visiting the counties located in the endless mountain region, including Bradford, Wyoming, Susquehanna, and Sullivan Counties. Lackawanna County will also b...
Sondra G. and Morey M. Myers Charitable Gift Fund
The Sondra and Morey Myers Fund was established in 2022 to support the charitable causes, activities, and organizations important to Sondra and Morey Myers.
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South Renaissance Fund
The South Renaissance Fund was established in 2018 by Wayne Evans to support the parks in the city of Scranton. Specifically, the fund will support the construction of the Nay Aug Park Music and Arts Stage, and other projects that enhance or maintain t...
St. David’s Society
St. David’s Society Fund was established in 2018 by representatives of St. David’s Society. The fund was established to support the charitable works and activities of the St. David’s Society of Lackawanna County.
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Steamtown Museum Association Fund
This fund was established in September 2010 thru the Steamtown Museum Association to support the restoration and preservation of railroad artifacts and for related educational projects related to the Steamtown National Historical site.
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Stephen and Maria Hudacek Family Foundation Fund
The Stephen and Maria Hudacek Family Foundation Fund was established in 2017 by Stephen and Maria Hudacek. The fund was established as a donor-advised fund to support educational instructions, nonprofit organizations, and other charitable activities a...
Supporting NEPA Veterans Fund
Created by the Scranton Area Community Foundation in 2022, the Supporting NEPA Veterans Fund helps to facilitate funding solutions for veterans in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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Susan Burke Foundation for Colon Cancer
Susan Burke, a beloved mother, community member, and running coach who inspired others with her kindness, positive attitude, and resiliency, passed away from colon cancer in July 2022. The Susan Burke Foundation for Colon Cancer Fund was established by...
Sustainable Life Society Fund
The Sustainable Life Society is founded by Mitchell Kirby and Abigail Haggerty who are Class of 2022 students at Scranton Preparatory School. The mission is to inform our communities, both local and global, about realistic and step by step ways to make...
Sylvia H. Hahn, Esq., Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
This fund was established in December 2012 by donors to honor Sylvia Hahn’s years of service to Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. Grants from this fund support the work and mission of Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
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