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.

David Gallagher Memorial Foundation Fund

Established in June 2019 by Gene Gallagher in memory of his son David. This scholarship is intended to support a graduating senior at Abington Heights High School who is interested in the arts.

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David S. Mattei Mission Fund

The David S. Mattei Mission Fund was established in memory of the late Mercy Hospital Administrator who served at the Scranton facility for more than 30 years. The fund was created to assist with the catastrophic and emergency needs of Mercy Hospital e...

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David Wenzel Community Music Fund

Established in December 2019 by Janet and David Wenzel, this fund is designated to support the University of Scranton’s free community musical concerts. In the event the U of S no longer offers free community musical concerts, this fund will supp...

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Davidow-Corbo Memorial Scholarship Fund

Charitable Purpose of Fund – To award scholarships to students from Lackawanna County with half of the annual distribution to support students attending an accredited college or university and the other half to support students attending an accre...

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Defenders of Democracy Fund

Distributions from the Fund shall be made in such amounts and at such times for charitable purposes to support the mission and vision of the Defenders of Democracy, a grassroots advocacy initiative dedicated to advancing the Power and Privilege of the ...

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Donald P. Becker Wallenpaupack Scholarship Fund

The Donald. P. Becker Wallenpaupack Scholarship Fund was established in December of 2007 by Lois Becker in memory of her husband, Donald Becker. The fund’s purpose is to support the scholarship program at Wallenpaupack High School.

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Dr. Bernard Shair Memorial Scholarship Fund

Mrs. Bernard Shair established this memorial fund in September 1988 for her late beloved husband Dr. Bernard Shair, who was a community leader for many years. The fund provides a scholarship for a student who has graduated from the University of Scran...

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Dr. E. C. LaCoe Scholarship Fund

This fund was established in May 2003 through gifts from Dr. LaCoe and friends as he retired as Superintendent of the Abington Heights School District. The scholarship fund benefits students from Abington Heights High School.

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Dr. George J. Hallesky Memorial Scholarship Fund

To establish a scholarship in memory of Dr. George J. Hallesky to support an incoming sophomore at Johnson College who has high marks in English, displays leadership qualities, and is engaged in community service activities.

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Dr. Kelly Felins Memorial Fund

Established in December 2021, the fund is named in honor of Dr. Kelly Felins and will provide grants to St. Catherine of Siena Parish to support parish-sponsored religious excursions or pilgrimages, including though not limited to the youth trip to th...

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