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Donor-Designated Funds List Donor Designated
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ned & Mary Ann Abrahamsen, George & Patti Lynett, Scranton Area Foundation Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. | Established by Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. in honor of Ned & Mary Ann Abrahamsen, George & Patti Lynett and the Scranton Area Foundation to provide support to the mission and objectives of Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. Date Established: 12/10 |
| James M. Akens North Pocono Athletic Trust Fund | Assists a graduating senior from North Pocono High School who will pursue a college degree and participate at college level in basketball, football or baseball. Date Established: 08/05 |
| Roseann Smith Alperin Memorial/Junior League of Scranton | The Junior League of Scranton established the Roseann Smith Alperin Fund to honor the memory and community spirit of their fellow League member. This award is presented annually to a woman who demonstrates the vision of a leader and the capacity to inspire and motivate others. Date Established: 08/96 |
| Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award Fund | The children of Margaretta Belin Chamberlin established this fund to honor the memory of their mother. An award may be presented annually to a woman whose vision, dedication and courage has enhanced the quality of life and expanded the opportunities for the people within her community. Date Established: 09/92 |
| Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Fund | Established 1991 by the Lucan Center in memory of Margaretta Belin Chamberlin, the fund supports Arts in Education for youth, now thru the Scranton Cultural Center. Date Established: 07/91 |
| Margaret Briggs Leadership Lackawanna Fund | In 1995, the Margaret Briggs Foundation established this fund to provide annual tuition assistance to an individual from the social services field to participate in the Leadership Lackawanna Program. Date Established: 10/92 |
| Lloyd T. Capwell YMCA Youth Activities Fund | In celebration of his retirement as director of the YMCA after many years of service, Lloyd Capwell established this fund. Grants from the fund are used to further the mission of its Youth Activities Center. Date Established: 12/99 |
| John F. Finetti Memorial Fund Johns Camping Fund | Family and friends of John Finetti established a fund in his memory for tuition assistance for children and youth of this area to enjoy the experience of camping at Goose Pond Scout Reservation or other overnight summer camps. Date Established: 08/04 |
| Catherine A. Foley, Esq. Memorial Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. | This fund was established in 2002 by Jill H. Miller, Esq. and Thomas J. Foley, Jr., Esq. in memory of Catherine A. Foley, Esq. Grants from this fund support the work and mission of Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. It was the first Lackawanna Pro Bono Fund established at the Scranton Area Foundation. Date Established: 01/02 |
| Thomas G. Gallagher, Jr. United Way Operational Endowment Fund | This fund was established to assist the United Way in meeting its operational expenses, particularly those incurred for the charitable or educational purposes of the United Way. Date Established: 09/96 |
| The Carlene R. Gallo, Esq., Robert T. Gownley, Jr., Jill H. Miller, Esq., Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. | Established by an anonymous donor in honor of Carlene R. Gallo, Esq., Robert T. Gownley, Jr., Esq., and Jill H. Miller, Esq. Grants from this fund support the work and mission of Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. Date Established: 12/07 |
| Wallace E. Gordon Memorial Fund | Harry M. Gordon established a memorial fund for his son, Wallace E. Gordon. This fund benefits the Community Concerts at Lackawanna College, in which Wallace had a great interest. Date Established: 08/88 |
| Griffin Fund for the Music Department at Marywood University | Friends and supporters of The Northeast Theatre (Electric Theatre Co.) created this fund in memory of Fred W. Griffin for artistic development of actors who attend the conservatory. When the Electric Theatre Company ceased operations in 2011 the fund was amended to provide grants for educational purposes to the Music Department at Marywood University. Date Established: 07/07 |
| Humor Therapy Fund | The income of this fund is to be used to help fund any activity by a 501-C-3 organization that promotes laughter and/ or humor for the benefit of its clients and/ or the community. Date Established: 9/2011 |
| Marion M. (Scranton) Isaacs Fund | Former Governor William W. Scranton established this fund in memory of his sister, Marion Isaacs. Grants from this fund are used annually to purchase childrens books for the Marion M. Isaacs Childrens Division of the Scranton Public Library. Date Established: 04/99 |
| Ginny John Camp Archbald Fund | Ginny John, lifetime Girl Scout, created a fund for the preservation of Camp Archbald as a Girl Scout campground. Date Established: 06/05 |
| Paul and Anne Marie Kelly Fund | Paul V. Kelly and his children established a scholarship fund in memory of Anne Marie Kelly, their beloved wife and mother. The family added Pauls name in his memory in 2004. Originally a scholarship fund, the family amended the agreement in 2011 to designate St. Catherine of Siene Parish Youth Ministries and North Pocono Public Library as benefactors of this fund.
Date Established: 03/93 |
| Joseph C. Kreder Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. | Established by the Margaret Briggs Foundation in honor of a lifetime of service by Joseph as a member of the Lackawanna Bar Association, as partner and of counsel to the legal firm, Kreder Brooks Hailstone LLP and as a founding member of the Briggs Foundation. Date Established: 03/05 |
| Lackawanna Pro Bono Fund | Established by Lackawanna Pro Bono to support their mission to recruit local attorneys who volunteer to provide free legal representation for indigent families and individuals regarding civil matters in Lackawanna County. Date Established: 01/05 |
| Patti Lynett Fund for the Everhart Museum | Established by friends and board members of the Everhart Museum in honor of Patti Lynetts service to the Everhart. Grants from this fund support and advance the mission of the Everhart Museum. Date Established: 06/02 |
| Patrick J. Mellody Memorial Fund | The family and many friends of Patrick J. Mellody established this fund in his memory. The fund will be used to help maintain the Patrick J. Mellody memorial garden. Date Established: 09/03 |
| Robert & Bernadine Munley Fund for Lackawann Pro Bono, Inc. | The Munley family and friends established this fund in honor of Robert & Bernadine Munley. Grants from this fund support the work and mission of Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. Date Established: 11/08 |
| Morey M. Myers Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. | Established by an anonymous donor in honor of Morey Myers, Esq. Grants from this fund support the work and mission of Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. Date Established: 09/05 |
| NEPA ADD Support and Research Fund | The Fund will support research and new learning concepts to respond to the rising incidence of ADD. Date Established: 9/2011 |
| Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. | An anonymous donor created this fund to honor Monsignor Quinn to support the work and mission of Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. Date Established: 12/08 |
| Rubin and Helen Rabinowitz Endowment Fund | This fund was created through the Rubin and Helen Rabinowitz trust. Grants from this fund support the Jewish Federation of NEPA and its lectures program. Date Established: 05/01 |
| Janet Rothenberg Memorial Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. | Established in memory of Janet Rothenberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rothenberg and granddaughter of Irwin Schneider. Grants from this fund support the work and mission of Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. Date Established: 04/05 |
| The S.A.V.E. Card Fund | Established by the Lackawanna County Medical Society Alliance toprovide cards containing hotline information for victims of domestic violence, child abuse and senior abuse. Date Established: 08/09 |
| Philip Salsburg Memorial Fund | Established by the United Way in memory of a well-respected citizen of the area and provides opportunities for training in the essential skills required of nonprofit staff people and volunteers. Date Established: 07/84 |
| James Scanlon Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. | Established by an anonymous donor in memory of James Scanlon, Esq. Grants from this fund support the work and mission of Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. Date Established: 12/06 |
| Steamtown Museum Association Fund | This fund has been established thru the Steamtown Museum Association to support the restoration and preservation of railroad artifacts and for related educational projects related to the Steamtown National Historical site. Date Established: 09/10 |
| UNA-USA of NEPA David J. Wenzel Peace Fund | Established in 2000 by the United Nations Association-USA of NEPA in honor of David J. Wenzel. Grants from the fund are to be used for "Education for Peace" programs. Date Established: 08/00 |
| Rocco Valvano Veterans Fund | Established by Francis Merkel and the family of Rocco Valvano to assist in supporting activities and programs benefitting the Veterans residing at the Gino Merli Veterans Center in Scranton. Date Established: 08/10 |
| Karen O'Connell Welles Music Fund | A music education fund created for the Lucan Center in memory of Karen OConnell Welles by Karens family and friends and supports music and music education, now through the Scranton Cultural Center. Date Established: 04/92 |
| The Wilderness Fund | Established by an anonymous donor, 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 better love and serve the earth and others. Date Established: 09/98 |
| Zaks Helping Hands Fund | Established in 2000 by Mr. and Mrs. Freedom Kongvold in honor of their son, Zak, to provide educational opportunities for families whose members have Downs Syndrome. Date Established: 09/00 |