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321 Spruce Street
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503
Phone (570) 347-6203
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Whether you prefer to give to an existing fund or establish a new fund, Donors have numerous options for charitable giving.  From one time gifts to ongoing contributions or even planned giving, your contributions will make a difference.   

Click on the links below to learn more. Please feel free to call us if you have any questions or need any assistance.

Give to an EXISTING Fund

If you are looking to give back to your community, investing in one of our existing funds is a great way to get started and the SAF staff can help guide you to a fund that matches your philanthropic goals.



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Establish a NEW Fund

Whether you want to support a library, protect a park, revitalize the downtown, or start a scholarship, we can set up an ongoing fund for long-term benefit to the charity, organization, or other recipient of your choice.


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PLANNED Giving

Charitable Trusts, Life Estates, Life Insurance, and other Planned Gifts often create ideal situations for Donors and are frequently the sustainable influence for local charities.


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Types of Funds 

There are also various different "types" of funds from which to choose; the main types are listed on our Types of Funds page. 

 

Assets Appropriate for Charitable Giving

Gifts can be given in many forms, we have compiled information on the types of assets that are appropriate for charitable giving. Cash & other assets, such as Real Estate, Securities, Mutual Funds, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan Assets are common forms of charitable gifts. ...learn more about assets that are appropriate for charitable giving

 

Donors have many options for charitable giving ... you are only limited by your imagination!