How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Scranton Area Foundation
612 Jefferson Avenue
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 347-6203
- Form and materials
- Requests on letterhead of organization, direct mail solicitations, phone solicitations all followed by receipt of letter of acknowledgment from the organization as required by the IRS substantiation rules
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- None
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$890,879
- Grants listed
- 65
- Assets, end of year
- $15,327,356
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Tax year 2023
$890,217
- Grants listed
- 71
- Assets, end of year
- $14,967,486
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Tax year 2022
$819,985
- Grants listed
- 65
- Assets, end of year
- $15,081,578
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Tax year 2021
$982,125
- Grants listed
- 53
- Assets, end of year
- $15,709,294
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Tax year 2020
$821,255
- Grants listed
- 43
- Assets, end of year
- $14,378,024
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Tax year 2019
$831,592
- Grants listed
- 39
- Assets, end of year
- $14,646,630
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Tax year 2018
$999,648
- Grants listed
- 29
- Assets, end of year
- $15,023,355
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Jewish Community Center of ScrantonScranton, PA
For the purpose of the JCC swimming pool renovation.
$62,500 -
Indraloka Animal SanctuaryDalton, PA
For the purpose of nepa rescue veterinary clinic
$50,000 -
New HytesBranford, CT
For the purpose of new hytes capital campaign
$50,000 -
Temple Israel of ScrantonScranton, PA
For the purpose of community dinners and cemetery maintenance.
$46,542 -
Agency for Community Empowerment of NepaScranton, PA
For the purpose of the 8-unit veterans' housing complex @ 601 prospect ave, scranton, pa, 18505.
$30,000 -
Elan Gardens IncS Abingtn TWP, PA
For the purpose of restructuring and growing elan gardens memory care space.
$30,000 -
Scranton Area Community FoundationScranton, PA
For the purpose of the nepa animal welfare collaborative feral cat program and nepa gives.
$25,536 -
Discovery Mi PreschoolScranton, PA
For the purpose of creating a child care hub in north scranton (providence).
$25,000 -
JobsfirstnycNew York, NY
For the purpose of community inspired networks for change (communityinc): jobsfirstnepa
$25,000 -
The Borough of Dickson CityDickson City, PA
For the purpose of the dickson city borough veterans of foreign wars (VFW) memorial park monument and picnic grove project.
$25,000 -
Treatment Court Advocacy Center of Lackawanna CountyClarks Summit, PA
For the purpose of treatment court advocacy center of lackawanna county veterans program operational support.
$25,000 -
Jewish Federation of NepaScranton, PA
For the purpose of the 37th annual teen symposium on the holocaust presented by herc and the jewish federation of nepa.
$23,000 -
Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos IncStroudsburg, PA
For the purpose of jewish resource center of the poconos capital improvements.
$20,000 -
Neighborworks Northeastern PennsylvaniaScranton, PA
For the purpose of shared equity housing planning capacity
$20,000 -
Northeast PA Area Health Education CenterArchbald, PA
For the purpose of national health corps community health fellowship (NHCCHF)
$20,000 -
Outreach Center for Community ResourcesScranton, PA
For the purpose of support for adult ged to provide pathways out of poverty.
$20,000 -
Adopt A Boxer RescueDickson City, PA
For the purpose of the puppy mill project
$18,000 -
Junior Achievement of NepaWilkes Barre, PA
For the purpose of junior achievement career pathways to economic mobility
$15,000 -
The Greater Scranton Chamber of CommerceScranton, PA
For the purpose of skills in scranton business education partnership programmatic support.
$15,000 -
The Humane Society of Lackawanna DBA Griffin Pond Animal ShelterSouth Abington, PA
For the purpose of the robert h. Spitz foundation recovery room.
$15,000 -
United Neighborhood Centers of NepaScranton, PA
For the purpose of emergency assistance program.
$15,000 -
St Cats and Dogs of ScrantonScranton, PA
For the purpose of ST. Cats and dogs of nay aug operational support.
$14,000 -
Lacawac Sanctuary Environmental Education CenterLake Ariel, PA
For the purposes of at ease: art and nature for veterans and military community ($5,000) and water quality in action: a hands-on, citizen-led approach to promoting good water quality stewardship($8,000).
$13,000 -
Allied Services FoundationClarks Summit, PA
For the purpose of allied services pediatrics operational support.
$12,500 -
Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms IncHawley, PA
For the purpose of the jewish fellowship of hemlock farms capacity building.
$12,000 -
Nepa Pet Fund and RescueScranton, PA
For the purpose of the nepa pet rescue community program.
$12,000 -
Pawsitively for the AnimalsScranton, PA
For the purpose of the bow meow pet emergency fund.
$12,000 -
Warrior Strong IncScranton, PA
For the purpose of warrior strong veterans inclusive program.
$12,000 -
Women's Resource CenterScranton, PA
For the purpose of WRC operational support ($5,000) and WRC pet program operational support ($6,000).
$11,000 -
Dress for Success LackawannaScranton, PA
For the purpose of the dress for success lackawanna's empowerment online: virtual suiting and career development.
$10,000 -
Greater Scranton YMCADunmore, PA
For the purpose of greater scranton YMCA - child care financial assistance.
$10,000 -
Jewish Family Service of Northeastern PAScranton, PA
For the purpose of jewish family service of northeastern pennsylvania operational support.
$10,000 -
North Shore Animal LeaguePort Washington, NY
For the purpose north shore animal league america operational support.
$10,000 -
Patient Engagement Council DBA the Wright Center for Patient and CommunityScranton, PA
For the purpose of the patient and community needs program - the funds will be used for a food donation program, nutrition education/food demonstration,and transportation assistance to alleviate financial hardships for TWCCH patients and the community we serve.
$10,000 -
The InstituteWilkes Barre, PA
For the purpose of breaking the cycle of poverty.
$10,000 -
Valley Youth HouseBethlehem, PA
For the purpose of the valley youth house rapid re-housing program for youth experiencing homelessness in lackawanna county.
$10,000 -
Delaware Riverkeeper NetworkBristol, PA
For the purpose of securing stronger stream protections through land preservation practices, and raising awareness of the community benefits of coupling antidegradation and land preservation.
$9,000 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern PAForty Fort, PA
For the purpose of big brother big sisters of northeastern pa operational support.
$8,000 -
Boys & Girls Club of Northeastern PAScranton, PA
For the purpose of the after school program.
$8,000 -
Equines for FreedomClarks Summit, PA
For the purpose of equines for freedom emdr therapy - veterans/first responders post traumatic stress disorders.
$8,000 -
Meals on Wheels of NepaScranton, PA
For the purpose of the treasured friends furever pet food program (TF).
$8,000 -
The Congregation of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of MaryScranton, PA
For the purpose of everyday english for adults collaborative community program.
$8,000 -
Wayne County Community FoundationHonesdale, PA
For the purpose of congregation beth israel's 175th anniversary.
$8,000 -
Johnson CollegeScranton, PA
For the purposes of johnson college military and veterans' resource center ($5,000), student safety net ($3,000), and return of funds per grant agreement (-$199).
$7,801 -
Fraternite Notre DameScranton, PA
For the purpose of fraternite notre dame operational support.
$7,000 -
Bread Basket of Northeast PennsylvaniaScranton, PA
For the purpose of food pantry support.
$5,000 -
Metamorphosis Women's Empowerment InitiativeEast Stroudsburg, PA
For the purpose of metamorphosis women's empowerment initiative case management enhancement
$5,000 -
Nativitymiguel School of ScrantonDunmore, PA
For the purpose of the nativitymiguel school of scranton extended day program.
$5,000 -
Nepa InclusivePittston, PA
For the purpose of nepa inclusive rental assistance program (irap)
$5,000 -
Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television AssociationPittston, PA
For the purpose of keystone edition health - microplastics
$5,000 -
Providence Pregnancy CenterScranton, PA
For the purpose of casa de maria maternity home renovations.
$5,000 -
Quigley's Shelter Pet's IncDunmore, PA
For the purpose of veterinary care for rescued animals.
$5,000 -
Saint Josephs CenterScranton, PA
For the purpose of walsh manor and mother infant operational support.
$5,000 -
The Salvation ArmyPhiladelphia, PA
For the purpose of the salvation army scranton - rental/utility emergency support.
$5,000 -
Dunmore Borough CouncilDunmore, PA
For the purpose of feral cat TNR.
$4,000 -
Serving Seniors IncScranton, PA
For the purpose of patient advocate program.
$4,000 -
Electric City Steel Drum ProjectScranton, PA
For the purpose of the steel of honor program; supporting veterans through music.
$3,000 -
Gait Equine Assisted ServicesMilford, PA
For the purpose of veterans with horses (VWH) fellowship.
$3,000 -
The ARC of Northeastern PAScranton, PA
For the purpose of secondary transition and educational trainings to support children, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (idd) and their families.
$3,000 -
Monroe County Meals on Wheels IncStroudsburg, PA
For the purpose of the monroe county meals on wheels pet care program.
$2,500 -
Scranton Animal Shelter Association IncTaylor, PA
For the purpose of feral/stray cat care.
$2,500 -
Sos Pet RescueRoseto, PA
For the purpose of sos pet rescue operational support.
$2,500 -
The Humane Society of Wyoming County IncFalls, PA
For the purpose of the humane society of wyoming county 2024 spay/neuter program grant.
$2,500 -
Scranton Unico ChapterScranton, PA
For the purpose of the unico national scranton chapter & CPT, james r. Minicozzi memorial race.
$2,000 -
Scranton Fire DepartmentScranton, PA
For the purpose of scranton fire department engine 9 truck 4.
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Human services6 grants $137,50032% of the total
- Animals5 grants $94,50022% of the total
- Youth development2 grants $75,00017% of the total
- Housing and shelter1 grant $30,0007% of the total
- Religion1 grant $20,0005% of the total
- Health2 grants $16,5004% of the total
- 6 other causes7 grants $55,80113% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Pennsylvania62 grants $805,879
- Connecticut1 grant $50,000
- New York2 grants $35,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Jennifer NogiTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $10,000
- Frank McGrathTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $10,000
- Jed RubenfeldTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $10,000
- Diana HoldridgeTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $10,000
The return
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