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.

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The Scranton School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children Fund

This fund was established by area businessmen in December 2012 to benefit students at the Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children.

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The Tolerance Scholarship Fund

The Tolerance Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 by Jim and Karen Reid (who wish to remain anonymous) as a scholarship fund. The Scholarship will benefit a student attending Keystone College. The student should have academic achievement, good ci...

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The Transportation Fund

The Transportation Fund was established in 2019 by Geisinger Health Plan as a Pass-Through fund to support the provision of transportation to residents participating in the 4Ride pilot program in the Scranton and Danville communities, and related progr...

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The UNA-USA of Northeastern Pennsylvania Global Development Project Fund

Established in May 2021 by the United Nations Association (UNA) – USA of Northeast Pennsylvania, the fund supports projects in schools and community-based youth organizations that promote global awareness, citizenship and development. The 5 Goals...

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The Wilderness Fund

Established by an anonymous donor in September 1998, this fund provides scholarships for students at Scranton High School to participate in the Outward Bound Program, where they learn about self-reliance, developing trust, and how to “strive to bette...

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Thomas Anatoli “Toli” Epsom Memorial Fund

The Thoms Anatoli “Toli” Epsom Memorial Fund was established by Delta Medix to support charitable organizations and causes important to the family of Thomas Anatoli “Toli” Epsom.

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Thomas G. Gallagher, Jr. Fund

The Thomas G. Gallagher, Jr. Fund was established in 2016 as a donor designated fund. One hundred (100%) percent of the annual distribution is to be paid to the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties.

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Thomas G. Gallagher, Jr. United Way Operational Endowment Fund

This fund was established in September 1996 to assist the United Way of Lackawanna County in meeting its operational expenses, particularly those incurred for the charitable or educational purposes of the United Way.

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Todd Angelo Memorial Scholarship Award Fund

This memorial scholarship fund was established in December 2011 by the Scranton District Dental Society to support excellence in dental student education in honor and memory of Dr. Todd Angelo.

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United Nations Association (UNA) – USA of Northeast Pennsylvania David J. Wenzel Peace Fund

This fund was established in August 2000 by the United Nations Association-USA of Northeastern Pennsylvania in honor of David J. Wenzel. Grants from the fund are to be used for “Education for Peace” programs.

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