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 by the Blakely Borough Scholarship Association in August 1990, this fund provides an annual scholarship for an outstanding graduating student from Blakely to be used for college expenses.
...Established in January 2021, the Blue’s Pet Pantry Fund is intended to support pet owners who require food and other supplies for their animals or to assist rescue organizations who support such individuals. The intention of this assistance is to...
Established in December 2021 by Cynthia Timko, the Brenwal Foundation Endowment Fund supports small business owners in Northeastern Pennsylvania who are experiencing a hardship.
...Established in December 2021 by Cynthia Timko, the Brenwal Foundation Fund supports small business owners in Northeastern Pennsylvania who are experiencing a hardship.
...This fund was established in May 2013 by the family of Brian Sheridan through the generosity of many in the community to memorialize Brian Sheridan to benefit area charitable organizations.
...Fund was established to support the capacity building efforts of SAF’s Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence
...This fund was established in January 2012 by Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. in honor of Carlene R. Gallo, Robert Gownley, Morey & Sondra Myers and PNC Bank to provide support to the mission and objectives of Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
...Established in November 2018 in memory of Carol Breig to support the NEPA Philharmonic.
...This fund was established in August 2010 to support a scholarship for students who matriculate in the Practical Nursing Program at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County. Recipients must be recommended by the Career Technology Center. The f...
This fund was established by Joseph Alu and family and friends in September 2003 in loving memory of Joseph’s wife Catherine A. Alu. A scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior at Dunmore High School for educational expenses at an insti...