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.
The Gelb Foundation Fund
Established original as a private family foundation, the Gelb family converted this foundation to a DAF.
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The Greater Carbondale YMCA Endowment Fund
The Greater Carbondale YMCA Endowment Fund was established in 2018 by the Director and President of the Board of Trustees as an agency endowment fund. The organization will receive an annual distribution.
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The Heather Fund
An anonymous donor established this fund in April 1998 in memory of Heather Martin. Grants from the fund are made to organ donor organizations.
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The Humor Therapy Fund
The Humor Therapy Fund, established at the Scranton Area Community Foundation in September 2005 by Jeannine Luby, supports activities by a 501(c)3 organization that promote laughter and humor for the benefit of its clients or the community.
The Irving and Edythe Grossman Fund
The Irving and Edythe Grossman Fund was established as a donor designated fund where named advisors recommend grants that provide support for charitable organizations that benefit citizens of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
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The Kearney Family Fund
The Kearney Family Fund was established in 2017 as a Pass-through fund by John Kearney to support charitable causes, activities and organizations important to the Kearney Family.
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The Lois Kearney Art Fund
The Lois Kearney Art Fund was established in 2017 by John Kearney to honor his wife Lois after her passing. It is a donor advised fund that was established to support an annual distribution to the Boys & Girls Club of NEPA.
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The Max Grochowski Fund
Established by Joe and Nicole Grochowski after the loss of their son, Max. The mission of the Maximilian J. Grochowski Memorial Fund is to provide charitable donations to children’s organizations and other non-profits that honor the memory of Max. We...
The Michael Hanley Endowment Fund for United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA
This fund was established in June 2019 by UNC to honor former CEO Michael Hanley, who retired after 30 years of service and leadership, and to support the important work of the agency for future generations.
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The Raoul Wallenberg and Carol Rittner Scholarship Fund
The Raoul Wallenberg and Carol Rittner Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 by Jim and Karen Reid (who wish to remain anonymous) as a scholarship fund. Applicants will be nominated by the Executive Director of Friends of the Poor. The Scholarship w...