History of the Scranton Area Foundation The Scranton Area Foundation was established as a community trust by the Scranton Family. Their initial gift was the seed which has grown into a permanent vehicle for donors to accomplish their philanthropic goals while helping to support positive change in our community. The original architects of what was then known as The Scranton Foundation, thoughtfully and intentionally incorporated broad provisions into the trust to ensure that both short and long-term needs of the community would be addressed for years to come. The Scranton Foundation incorporated Area into its name in 1970, and in 1988 received official IRS designation as a public community foundation. In 1998, the Foundation converted from a trust to a corporation, the Scranton Area Foundation, Inc. The Foundation accepts and administers donor's gifts and bequests and, as a community foundation, is able to provide the maximum tax advantage to donors. Through its many donors, the Foundation has contributed significantly to the vitality of the Scranton area, while offering donors value and stability. In addition, the Foundation often acts as a catalyst for change and convenes diverse groups to consider and take action on community issues. Today the Scranton Area Foundation holds and manages a variety of funds from individuals, organizations, and corporations. Through these gifts, the Foundation responds to community needs and opportunities with grants in such diverse fields as health, education, arts, environment, human services, and civic affairs. Foundation Leadership Our Board of Governors plays a vital role in the Scranton Area Foundation and reflects the diverse interests of our community, overseeing the work of Foundation with commitment, foresight, and integrity. As stewards of the Foundation, the Board establishes policy, leads the effort to build endowment, reviews the investment performance of funds, and oversees our grantmaking efforts. The Board reviews recommendations and makes decisions on all grants to ensure that the philanthropic wishes of our donors are carried out. Chosen for their understanding of community issues and expertise in their professions, each of our board members serves a maximum of two, five-year terms and is either elected by the Board of Governors or is appointed by various community constituencies. In addition to our Board of Governors, our Advisory Council is comprised of community leaders who have been appointed to work with the Foundation because of their knowledge and understanding of community issues and opportunities. Board of Governors George V. Lynett, Esq. - Chairman Karen Clifford - Vice Chairman Thomas C. Capezio - Treasurer William J. Calpin - Board Secretary (Not a member of the Board) Warren T. Acker Edward G. Boehm, Ed.D. Dante A. Cancelli, Esq. Joanne Cordaro L. Peter Frieder, Jr. Judith O. Graziano Cathy Ann Hardaway David Hawk David L. Kirtland Patrick J. McMahon Jane Oppenheim Ann Lavelle Powell, Esq. Carlon E. Preate, CPA Letha Reinheimer James A. Ross Walter L. Schautz William W. Scranton, III Thomas G. Speicher Advisory Council Myer Alperin Dorrance R. Belin, Esq. Richard S. Bishop, Esq. Venald W. Bovard Harmar D. Brereton, M.D. Paul Browne Austin J. Burke Jorge L. Coronel Francis E. Crowley Catherine Richmond Cullen, Ed.D. John F. Erhard, D.D.S. Thomas G. Gallagher, Jr. Carlene R. Gallo, Esq. Robert N. Lettieri Sharon McCrone Barbara Thomas Norton Sally O'Brien, Esq. Raymond Pilch James W. Reid, Esq. Kevin E. Rogers Carol Weiss Rubel Nicholas D. Saccone, D.D.S. Sheryl Youngblood, Ph.D. Foundation Staff Jeanne A. Bovard - Director Maria Pappa, MSW - Executive Assistant/Program Officer Eileen G. Crimi - Financial Accounts Manager Cathy Fitzpatrick - Administrative Assistant