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Ned & Mary Ann Abrahamsen, George & Patti Lynett, Scranton Area Foundation Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Caroline Ace, LPN/Angela Muchal, LPN Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| A scholarship for students who matriculate in the Practical Nursing Program at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County who is recommended by the CTC. Established by Theresa Parker, LPN, Donna Walker, LPN, Angela Muchal, LPN and Northeastern Pennsylvania League of Licensed Practical Nurses. Date Established: 08/10
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James M. Akens North Pocono Athletic Trust Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Roseann Smith Alperin Memorial/Junior League of Scranton
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Catherine A. Alu Memorial Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| This fund was established by Joseph Alu and family and friends in loving memory of Josephs wife, Catherine A. Alu. A scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior at Dunmore High School for educational expenses at an institution of higher education. Date Established: 09/03
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American Legion A. Pierson Hurd Academic Scholarship
| Scholarship
| Established by the American Legion A. Pierson Hurd Post 236 in Blakely, PA for a scholarship for a student from Blakely Borough whose family member(s) have served or are serving in the military. Date Established: 10/10
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The Anastasia Fund
| Donor Advised
| Established 2003 This donor advised fund was established by the family and friends of Stacey Jaditz, and an anonymous donor in memory of a beloved young lady of many talents. Date Established: 10/03
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The Anchorman Fund
| Scholarship
| Established by Mr. & Mrs. John R. Pesavento for a student graduating from The Commonwealth Medical College to assist with costs of a residency program or further study in medicine.
Date Established: 06/11
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Todd Angelo Memorial Scholarship Award Fund
| Scholarship
| A memorial scholarship fund established by thye Scranton District Dental Society to support dental students' education in honor and memory of Dr. Todd Angelo. Date Established: 12/2011
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Sgt. Jan-Michael Argonish Memorial Fund
| Donor advised
| A donor advised fund established as a memorial endowment fund in memory of their son, Sgt. Jan-Michael Argonish who served our country in the United States Army. Date Established: 03/08
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Donald P. Becker Wallenpaupack Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Lois Becker created this fund in memory of her husband to support the scholarship program at Wallenpaupack High School. Date Established: 12/07
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Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Sarah Beth Beynon Memorial Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Established by the family and friends of Sarah Beth Beynon to honor her memory by creating scholarships for cancer cure research and studies in environmental science. Date Established: 10/94
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Blakely Borough Scholarship Association Fund
| Scholarship
| This fund provides an annual scholarship for an outstanding graduating student from Blakely to be used for college expenses. It was established by the Blakely Borough Scholarship Association. Date Established: 08/90
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Jeanne Anderson Bovard Fund
| Donor Advised
| Established 2000 by an anonymous donor and friends of Jeanne, as a donor advised fund. The Bovard family, including Jeanne and Venalds grandchildren, are advisors on grants from this fund. Date Established: 09/00
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Margaret Briggs Leadership Lackawanna Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Margaret Briggs/Lackawanna College Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Margaret Briggs Foundation established this fund. Two scholarships are awarded annually to students attending Lackawanna College. Date Established: 11/02
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Sean J. Calpin Automotive Technology Scholarship
| Scholarship
| Established as a memorial to Sean by his family and friends. It provides a scholarship for a student in automotive technology (or other similar technology) at Johnson College. Date Established: 05/06
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Lloyd T. Capwell YMCA Youth Activities Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Joseph J. Costa Memorial Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Lawrence F. and James J. Costa established a fund in their fathers memory. The award is presented annually to a student or students at Lackawanna College who demonstrate a high level of academic achievement and citizenship. Date Established: 10/93
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Countryside Conservancy Fund
| Organizational
| Established by the Conservancy as an endowment to support their operations and programs in caring for land and natural resources. Date Established: 03/07
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Jodi S. Crimmel Fund
| Donor Advised
| Established in 1999 by Jodi Crimmel as a Donor Advised Fund. Jodi and her family are advisors on grants from this fund. Date Established: 07/99
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Jeffrey Morgan Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Established in 2000 as a scholarship award by Mr. and Mrs. William M. Davis & family in memory of their son, Jeffrey Morgan Davis. Date Established: 02/00
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Dulcey Degilio Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Established by family and friends of Dulcey to provide an annual scholarship to a graduate of Abington Heights High School who will be pursuing a college or university degree. Date Established: 08/05
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Frank T. Dolbear Memorial Fund
| Organizational
| This fund was established with the Foundation, by the Abington Heights School District to honor the memory of a respected and loved former superintendent of schools. This Fund provides opportunities for training to enhance the professionalism of AHSD faculty Date Established: 08/90
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Anna E. Durkin Memorial Fund
| Donor Advised
| Mr. & Mrs. William R. Lynett established this Donor Advised Fund in memory of their loyal and devoted family friend, Anna Durkin. The Lynett family are advisors on grants from this fund. Date Established: 03/97
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Easter Seal Society of the Northeastern Counties Endowment Fund
| Organizational
| Established 1989 to support the charitable and educational purposes of the Easter Seals Society/ Goodwill Industries. Date Established: 09/89
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Danielle Faramelli Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Debbie and Daniel Faramelli created a memorial scholarship in their daughters name for a graduate of Valley View High School for educational expenses at a college or university to pursue a degree in art. Date Established: 03/08
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Neal J. Fasula Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| A scholarship created by the Fasula family and friends to honor Neal Fasula, founder of Gerritys market, who was a man who cared deeply about his family, his community, and his employees. The scholarship reflects Neals desire and his familys wish to further the educational development of the employees of Gerritys Supermarket. Date Established: 09/03
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John F. Finetti Memorial Fund Johns Camping Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Fleese-Ludders Fund
| Donor advised
| Established in 2009 by Robert Fleese and Gretchen Ludders as a donor advised fund. Donors may make recommendations to the Foundation annually for grants from their fund. Date Established: 07/09
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Catherine A. Foley, Esq. Memorial Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Ben Franklin Trust Fund
| Field of Interest
| In his will, dated July 17, 1788, Benjamin Franklin left Philadelphia 1,000 pounds sterlingabout $4,000 making provisions to ensure its purposefulness indefinitely. On the 200th anniversary of his death, 76% of the trust - now worth close to $2 million dollars - reverted to the state. Half of the state's portion was distributed as permanent endowments with community foundations across the state. The Scranton Area Foundation became one of eighteen statewide community foundations to receive a portion of Franklin's bequest. The Ben Franklin Trust of the Scranton Area Foundation is a Field of Interest Fund for education. The earnings help to enrich the lives of those in the greater Lackawanna county area, ensuring the spirit of Mr. Franklin's benevolence is kept alive. Date Established: 11/93
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Thomas G. Gallagher, Jr. United Way Operational Endowment Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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The Carlene R. Gallo, Esq., Robert T. Gownley, Jr., Jill H. Miller, Esq., Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Carlene R. Gallo, Esq., Robert T. Gownley, Jr., Esq., Morey & Sondra Myers, PNC Bank Fund For Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
| Organizational Endowment
| Established by Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. in honor of Carlene R. Gallo, Robert Gownley, Morey & Sondra Myers and PNC Bank to provide support to the mission and objectives of Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. Date Established: 1/12
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Wallace E. Gordon Memorial Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Griffin Fund for the Music Department at Marywood University
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Endowment Fund
| Organizational
| This fund supports the ideals of the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in providing safe space for animals as they await adoption. This endowment lays the groundwork for achievement of the Shelters long term objectives Date Established: 05/10
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Sarah Marie Heard Fund
| Field of Interest
| In 1994, Mr. & Mrs. William C. Heard established this fund in memory of their beloved daughter, Sarah Marie. This Field of Interest Fund provides grants for programs and services for children. Date Established: 11/94
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The Heather Fund
| Field of Interest
| In 1998, Janina Martin and an anonymous donor established this fund in memory of her daughter, Heather Martin. Grants from this fund are made to organ donor organizations. Date Established: 04/98
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Willard M. Henkelman, Esq. Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| This fund was established by Citizens Savings Association in memory of a revered attorney in our community, Willard M. Henkelman. A scholarship will be awarded annually to students from this area who will matriculate at Princeton University. Date Established: 02/00
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Charles Holman, Jr. Fund
| Donor Advised
| Established by Charles S. Holman, Jr. to support charitable purposes as recommended by Mr. Holman and consistent with the exempt purposes of the foundation. Date Established: 12/99
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Humor Therapy Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Marion M. (Scranton) Isaacs Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Jefferson Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| The Jefferson Foundation established a fund to carry out the Jefferson Scholarship Award for scholarships which are presented annually to qualified students in nursing programs or related fields of study at colleges or universities. Date Established: 06/04
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Ginny John Camp Archbald Fund
| Donor Designated
| Ginny John, lifetime Girl Scout, created a fund for the preservation of Camp Archbald as a Girl Scout campground. Date Established: 06/05
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Junior League of Scranton Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| The Junior League of Scranton created a scholarship that will be given to a female graduating senior at Scranton High School or West Scranton High School for colleges, universities or vocational school degrees Date Established: 02/05
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Junior League of Scranton Endowment Fund
| Field of Interest
| Established in 2000 by the Junior League of Scranton to address womens and childrens issues in our community. Date Established: 12/00
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Paul and Anne Marie Kelly Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Koppelman/Dinner Fund
| Donor Advised
| This Donor Advised Fund was established when the Theodore Koppleman Foundation transferred its assets to the Scranton Area Foundation creating the Koppleman/Dinner Fund. The Dinner family advises on grants from this fund. Date Established: 09/97
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Joseph C. Kreder Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
| Donor Designated
| 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
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John & Grace Kreig Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Assists a graduating student from Riverside Jr./Sr. High School with educational expenses at a college, university or institution of higher learning. Date Established: 03/07
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Lackawanna Neighbors Joseph H. Young Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Lackawanna Neighbors established this fund in honor of Joseph H. Young. A scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior who is a resident of Midtown Apartments for higher educational expenses. Date Established: 08/99
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Lackawanna Pro Bono Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Dr. E. C. LaCoe Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Students from Abington Heights High School will benefit from the Dr. E.C. LaCoe Scholarship, established through gifts from Dr. LaCoe and friends as he retired as Superintendent of the Abington Heights School District. Date Established: 05/03
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Leadership Lackawanna Fund
| Organizational
| Leadership Lackawanna established this fund to support its mission for leadership development in Lackawanna County. Date Established: 07/86
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Greg Legg NEPA Diamond Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| A scholarship for a student from Lackawanna or Luzerne Counties who has played baseball in a high school program and will be enrolled in an institution of higher learning following high school graduation. The student must have been a member of the Lackawanna County All Regional Baseball Team as selected by the Scranton Times Tribune or a member of the Luzerne County Baseball All Star Team as selected by the Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice and Hazleton Standard Speaker. The scholarship was established by Greg Legg, of the Phillies and Red Barons teams, and friends. Date Established: 08/10
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Patti Lynett Fund for the Everhart Museum
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Richard and Sally Marquardt Education Fund
| Scholarship
| Richard and Sally Marquardt established this fund to provide grants to the scholarship endowment funds of college level educational institutions in Lackawanna County. Date Established: 12/96
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Marworth Endowment Fund
| Organizational
| This fund was created by Marworth and Geisinger to support people with the courage to change and overcome the obstacles to recovery from alcohol and chemical dependency. Date Established: 08/02
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Joseph P. McDonald Memorial Fund
| Scholarship
| The family of the former principal of Dunmore High School established this fund, to honor his memory. It provides three scholarships each year to graduating seniors from Dunmore High School. Date Established: 09/86
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Patrick J. Mellody Memorial Fund
| Donor designated
| 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
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The Molly Fund
| Field of Interest
| In 1994, Mr. & Mrs. William J. Calpin, Jr., with their family and friends, established the Molly Fund to memorialize and celebrate the life of Molly Elizabeth Calpin. This fund provides assistance to children facing catastrophic illness, and their families. Date Established: 04/94
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Jennifer Morgan Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| The family of Jennifer Morgan established a scholarship fund in her memory to be awarded annually to a graduating senior of Pittston Area High School who will pursue a degree in the field of education. Date Established: 09/97
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Ann and Leo Moskovitz Celebration of Life Fund
| Donor Advised
| Many friends of Ann and Leo Moskovitz established this fund to honor Ann and Leo for years of service to our community. The donors of the funds wanted to celebrate the myriad ways their generous spirit, creative participation and dedication of resources have benefited the Scranton area and warmed the hearts of the Moskovitzs friends. Date Established: 01/03
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Robert & Bernadine Munley Fund for Lackawann Pro Bono, Inc.
| Donor designated
| 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
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Morey M. Myers Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
| Donor Designated
| 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
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NEPA ADD Support and Research Fund
| Donor Designated
| The Fund will support research and new learning concepts to respond to the rising incidence of ADD. Date Established: 9/2011
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Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Endowment Fund
| Organizational
| Established in 1998 by NRCI Date Established: 02/98
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Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Weinberg Fund
| Organizational
| Established in 1998 by NRCI Date Established: 02/98
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Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic Orchestra William R. and Natalie Henkelman Fund
| Organizational
| An endowment fund established in 2009 by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic Orchestra through a gift made to the Philharmonic by Natalie and William Henkelman. Grants from this fund will be used for the NEPA Orchestra Youth Piano Competition. Date Established: 04/09
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Russell J. OMalley and James E. OBrien Memorial Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Judith Graziano, John OBrien and an anonymous donor in memory of Russell J. OMalley, Esq. and James E. OBrien, Esq. This fund provides a scholarship for a caddie or other employee of the Country Club of Scranton who is attending a public or private secondary or post-secondary educational institution. Date Established: 04/99
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One Point Fund
| Donor Advised
| Established 2000 by Forms Plus, Inc. (now One Point, Inc.) as a donor advised fund to carry out the charitable purposes of One Point, Inc. Advisors to the fund are the members of the One Point of Light Committee of One Point, Inc. Date Established: 01/00
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Joseph(Firp) and Charles Pacino Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Established in 2010 through the estate of Lena Pacino for a graduating senior of Lakeland High School pursuing higher education. The scholarship is meant to honor the residents of Mayfield and to remember the dedication and affection of the Pacino family for their hometown. Date Established: 03/10
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George A. Pann Memorial Fund
| Donor Advised
| The George A. Pann Memorial Fund was established by his family and friends to honor his life and years of dedicated service to our areas business and community organizations. Through grants awarded to worthy causes in his name, Georges good work continues. Date Established: 01/03
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John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento All Saints Interparochial Academy Scholarship Fund for Holy Cross High School
| Scholarship
| John and Maureen Pesavento established this scholarship fund to provide an annual scholarship to Holy Cross High School to an eighth-grade student at All Saints Interparochial Academy. Date Established: 06/05
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John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento Keystone College Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| A scholarship for a Lackawanna County high school graduate who enrolls as a full time undergraduate student at Keystone College. Date Established: 01/06
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John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento Lackawanna College Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| A scholarship for a Lackawanna County high school graduate who enrolls as a full time undergraduate student at Lackawanna College. Date Established: 07/06
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John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento All Saints Interparchial Academy Scholarship Fund for Scranton Preparatory School
| Scholarship
| John and Maureen Pesavento established this scholarship fund to provide an annual scholarship to Scranton Preparatory School School to an eighth-grade student at All Saints Interparochial Academy. Date Established: 06/05
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The Picknick Hill Fund
| Donor Advised
| Established in 1999 by Bruce Maza . The funds income and principal shall be distributed each year for those charitable purposes as recommended by the C.E. & S. Foundation, Inc. Date Established: 10/99
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Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
| Donor designated
| 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
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Rubin and Helen Rabinowitz Endowment Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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William P. Rinaldi Leadership Lackawanna Fund
| Organizational
| Leadership Lackawanna and family and friends of Bill Rinaldi established a fund in Bills memory for tuition assistance for individuals who have been accepted into Leadership Lackawanna. Date Established: 07/04
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Dr. Stephen I. Rosenthal & Sara Rosenthal Fund
| Donor Advised
| A donor advised fund created by Dr. and Mrs. Rosenthal for our community. Advisors are members of the Rosenthal family. Date Established: 06/06
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Janet Rothenberg Memorial Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Jane H. Rushmore Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Dr. Richard C. Rushmore and his family established this nursing scholarship in memory of his wife, Jane H. Rushmore. A scholarship will be awarded annually to a student in the practical nursing program at Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County. Date Established: 06/95
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The S.A.V.E. Card Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Philip Salsburg Memorial Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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James Scanlon Fund for Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
| Donor Designated
| 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
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George Schautz Memorial Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Established in 1999 by Georges two daughters, Mindi Schautz and Jodi Crimmel, and an anonymous donor. The scholarship may be presented annually to two graduating seniors at a high school in Lackawanna or Wyoming County for educational expenses for higher education or a service learning program. Date Established: 09/99
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Scranton Council For Literacy Advance Fund (SCOLA)
| Organizational
| Established 2002 by the Scranton Council For Literacy Advance to promote literacy and to further the mission of SCOLA. Date Established: 01/02
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Scranton Public Library Memorial Fund
| Organizational
| Established in 2000 by the Scranton Public Library as a fund to further the Scranton Public Library s mission. Date Established: 06/00
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Chris Till Sender Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| The family and friends of Chris Till Sender created this memorial scholarship in memory of a courageous and admired woman. The Fund will help with educational expenses for the recipient who attends a school of cosmetology in Lackawanna County. Date Established: 03/04
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Dr. Bernard Shair Memorial Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Mrs. Bernard Shair established a memorial fund for her late, beloved husband, who was a community leader for many years. The fund provides a scholarship for a student who has graduated from the University of Scranton and is attending dental school. Date Established: 09/88
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Edward C. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| The friends and family of Edward C. Snyder created a scholarship fund for educational costs for a student at a college or other institution of performing arts to prepare for a career in the performing arts. Date Established: 12/03
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Steamtown Museum Association Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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James F. Swift Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| 4 year renewable scholarships are awarded annually to graduating seniors at a high schools in Lackawanna County for educational expenses at a college or other accredited educational institution. Date Established: 07/02
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Thomson Multimedia Fund
| Agency Endowment
| Established by Thomson Multimedia to distribute to area organizations according to a designated schedule. Date Established: 01/02
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Tomorrows Leaders Today Fund
| Donor Advised
| Established in 2000 by Tomorrows Leaders Today (a program of Skills in Scranton) as a donor advised fund. The young people of TLT are the fund advisors. Date Established: 06/00
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UNA-USA of NEPA David J. Wenzel Peace Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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United Way of Lackawanna County Endowment Fund
| Organizational
| Established 1984 by the United Way as a fund to support the charitable and educational purposes of the United Way of Lackawanna County. Date Established: 05/84
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Rocco Valvano Veterans Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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Voluntary Action Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania Fund
| Organizational
| Established in 1986 by The Voluntary Action Center as a fund to support the charitable and educational purposes of the VAC. Date Established: 10/86
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Ann Wall Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| This fund was established by the family of Ann Wall as a memorial scholarship for a college or business school student from Lackawanna Trail High School. Date Established: 12/03
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Karen O'Connell Welles Leadership Lackawanna Fund
| Organizational
| This fund was established in memory of Karen OConnell Welles to provide tuition for a participant in Leadership Lackawanna. The Award is given to an individual based on potential for leadership, need and interest in promoting equality Date Established: 07/84
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Karen O'Connell Welles Music Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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The Wilderness Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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William W. & Mary L. Scranton Leadership
| Organizational
| Established in honor of the Scrantons and their leadership in origination of Leadership Lackawanna. The fund will provide tuition assistance to individuals who are accepted into the Leadership Lackawanna Program. Date Established: 03/08
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Ashley & Erin Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| Established by an anonymous donor in memory of Ashley and Erin Williams. A scholarship is presented annually to a senior at North Pocono High School for higher education expenses. Date Established: 01/02
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Midori Yamanouchi-Rynn, Ph.D. Scholarship Fund
| Scholarship
| A scholarship fund established in 2009 by Dr. Jay Nathan in honor of Midori Yamanouchi-Rynn, Ph.D. to assist local high school students with expenses at a local college. Date Established: 06/09
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YMCA of Scranton Endowment Fund
| Organizational
| This fund was established by the YMCA as a fund to advance the mission of the Young Mens Christian Association. Date Established: 09/87
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Zaks Helping Hands Fund
| Donor Designated
| 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
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