Scranton Area Foundation
SCRANTON, PA · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Scranton Area Foundation has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AS A STEWARD, BY DEVELOPING AND MANAGING PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS; AS A GRANTMAKER, BY GIVING SUPPORT TO ENABLE THE COMMUNITY TO RESPOND TO EMERGING AND CHANGING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES; AS A CHARITABLE RESOURCE, BY ENCOURAGING AND EDUCATING DONORS AND PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUAL DONORS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE; AS A CATALYST, BY MOBILIZING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP IN RESPONSE TO ISSUES. IT IS A CHARITABLE RESOURCE THAT HAS BEEN CREATED BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TO ASSIST DONORS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN THEIR COMMUNITY WHILE CARRYING OUT THEIR CHARITABLE INTENT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Scranton Area Foundation
$4.4M in foundation grants on record from 35 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Health Plan | $1.6M | 1 |
| Moses Taylor Foundation | $715K | 7 |
| Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education | $507K | 2 |
| Neighborhood Development Trust | $395K | 2 |
| Luzerne Foundation | $170K | 3 |
| Cody Jude Barrasse Memorial Foundation | $150K | 3 |
| Our Change Foundation | $147K | 2 |
| Schwartz-Mack Foundation | $117K | 13 |
| Rutters Childrens Charities | $90K | 1 |
| William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund | $67K | 6 |
Leadership
LAURA DUCCESCHI — PRESIDENT & CEO (Principal officer)
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