Existing Funds

Designated

• Richard W. and Dolores D. Adams Pine Grove Community Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Pine Grove Ambulance Association (EMS) and the Pine Grove Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company. More >
• Ashland American Legion Post 434 Fund
  Distributions from this fund are provided to the American Legion Post 434 for its general purposes.
• Ashland Area Historic Preservation Society Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Ashland Area Historic Preservation Society for such uses and purposes as the organization shall determine. More >
• Ashland Area Midget Football Association, Inc. Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Ashland Area Midget Football Association, Inc.
• Ashland Downtown, Inc. Fund
  Distributions from this Fund are used for the upkeep, maintenance, and beautification of the Hoffman Boulevard Islands and the Hoffman Memorial in Ashland, PA.
• Ashland Girl Scout Campership Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to pay for the attendance of Ashland area Brownies, Junior Girl Scouts, Cadet Girl Scouts, and Senior Girl Scouts at camp.
• Ashland Public Library Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Ashland Public Library for the use by the library in defraying the expenses of its activities.
• Ashland Tri-Centennial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Ashland Borough Council for the benefit of the citizens of Ashland and for the general purposes of the borough. More >
• Ashland Volunteer Fire Department, Washington Fire Company No. 1 and American Fire Company No. 1 Trust
  Distributions from this fund are made to the fire companies to assist them in obtaining and maintaining their fire fighting equipment.
• Darlis E. Berger Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, the Salvation Army Ashland service unit, and the Ashland Public Library. More >
• Bethany Children's Home Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Bethany Children's Home for such uses and purposes as the Bethany Children's Home shall determine. More >
• Leonard Chaikowsky II Children's Holiday Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Shenandoah Area Free Public Library to purchase and distribute gifts during the December Holidays to children of families residing in the greater Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, area community.
• Chamber of Commerce Christmas Decoration Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Ashland Chamber of Commerce for its use in providing the annual Ashland Christmas decorations.
• Davis / Boehmer Family Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Emmanuel Church of Christ, Nuremberg-Weston Fire Company, Nuremberg Community Ambulance Association, and Twin County Lions Club Foundation. More >
• Eureka Park Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used for repairs and maintenance of Eureka Park, Ashland.
• Faith and Friends Walking Hand in Hand
  Distributions from this fund are made to Faith and Friends Walking Hand in Hand for such uses and purposes as determined by the organization.
• Foundation for Agriculture and Resource Management Shadle Nature Center / Weston Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Foundation for Agriculture and Resource Management for the Dr. James S. Shadle Nature Center and Bear Creek Environmental Area. More >
• Frackville Free Public Library Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Frackville Free Public Library for such uses and purposes as determined by the Library.
• Ben Franklin Trust
  Distributions from this fund are used to benefit the public libraries of Schuylkill and neighboring counties.
• Gabriel Chamber Ensemble Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble for such uses and purposes as determined by the organization.
• Leslie E. Harner Instrumental Music Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Tremont Fire Compan.. More >
• Higher Ups Park Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used for maintenance of Higher-Ups Park, Ashland.
• Human Services Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to organizations or activities which promote or engage in programs or activities which improve and enhance the quality of life in Schuylkill County as recommended by the Schuylkill County Department of Human Services.
• Johnson-Beckno (Pechno) Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Society for Crippled Children of Schuylkill County, Schuylkill Hope Center, and Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center of Schuylkill County. More >
• Butch Kennedy Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Anthracite Region Center for Independent Living - Disability Action Crew for it to provide direct financial assistance on a planned or emergency basis to individuals with an open case with the Organization which will assist those individuals in becoming and/or maintaining their independence. More >
• Josette and Bert Evans Kimmels Evangelical Free Church Cemetery Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Kimmels Evangelical Free Church for maintenance, repair and improvement of the Kimmels Evangelical Free Church Cemetery, Orwigsburg, PA.
• Wilfred C. La Voie Theatrical Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Coach House Players Inc. for the organization's scholarship program. More >
• Lasting Legacy for Pottsville Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Lasting Legacy For Pottsville for such uses and purposes as determined by the organization. More >
• David W. McClafferty Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Hillside Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for such uses and purposes as the organization shall determine in memory of the McClafferty, Becker, and Cooper families of Mahanoy City, Pa. More >
• Cornelius J. McFadden and Anna M. McFadden Memorial Trust Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church and St. Mauritius Catholic Church, Ashland or its successor (which is currently St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church), Ashland Public Library, Washington Fire Company Community Ambulance, and to projects as selected by the Directors.
• Minersville Area High School Student Educational Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to support Minersville Area High School students considered "at risk" during his/her high school years. A student shall be deemed "at risk" if it is determined that the student will be unable to graduate from Minersville Area High School because of adverse financial, social familial, or psychological circumstances beyond the student's control as of the time of the analysis of those circumstances without the financial support available through this Fund.
• Elizabeth Keiser Moser R.N. Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Pottsville to specifically support youth activities within the Parish and four (4) masses per year to be scheduled by the parish in memory of Elizabeth Keiser Moser. More >
• Mothers Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to maintain the Ashland Mothers Memorial and the site.
• North Schuylkill Team of Volunteer Home Care Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Washington Fire Company Community Ambulance. More >
• Northern Schuylkill Recreation Association Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the North Schuylkill Youth Soccer Association, Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, Hillside SPCA, and the Hawk Mountain Council of Boy Scouts of America, which shall use its distribution to provide direct support to scouting packs and troops drawing its members from the general Ashland-Gordon-Lavelle-Butler Township area.
• Celestine and Lawrence Pekala Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Hillside SPCA, Hazleton Animal Shelter, Salvation Army.
• Pennsylvania Association for the Blind Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind to support the mission of the organization. More >
• Pottsville Enrichment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Charles Baber Cemetery for improvements and functions which will benefit the citizens of Pottsville. More >
• Pottsville Lions Charities, Inc. Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Pottsville Lions Charities, Inc. for such uses and purposes as determined by the organization. More >
• Carl F. Reichwein, M.D. Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to St. Mauritius and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Churches or the consolidated church (which is currently St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church), Ashland to provide financial aid for children of the two parishes in obtaining education in Catholic elementary schools.
• Reidler Family Library Trust
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Ashland Public Library.
• Ringtown Area Library Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Ringtown Area Library for such uses and purposes as determined by the Library. More >
• Melba S. Royal and Robert A. Royal Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the United Presbyterian Church of Pottsville, Pottsville Free Public Library, Schuylkill County Council for the Arts, Trinity Episcopal Church for the upkeep of Charles Baber Cemetery, and the City of Pottsville Shade Tree Commission. More >
• George J. and Catherine Schilling Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Washington Fire Company No. 1 in Ashland. More >
• Schuylkill Choral Society Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Schuylkill Choral Society for its general uses and purposes.
• Schuylkill Conservation District Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Schuylkill Conservation District for such uses and purposes as determined by the organization. More >
• Schuylkill County Conservancy Fund
  Distributions from this Fund are made to the Schuylkill County Conservancy for its general uses and purposes.
  
• Schuylkill County Conservation and Environmental Improvement Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Schuylkill County Commissioners to be expended by them in conformance with the Environmental Stewardship and Watershed Protection Act of 1999. More >
• Schuylkill County Historical Society Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Schuylkill County Historical Society for such uses and purposes as the organization determines. More >
• Schuylkill County Society for Crippled Children - McAdams Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Schuylkill County Society for Crippled Children for such uses and purposes as determined by the organization.
• Schuylkill Haven Free Public Library Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Schuylkill Haven Free Public Library for such uses and purposes as determined by the Library. More >
• Schuylkill Haven Lions EMS Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Schuylkill Haven Area EMS for such uses and purposes as determined by the organization. More >
• Schuylkill Headwaters Association Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Schuylkill Headwaters Association for such uses and purposes as determined by the organization. More >
• Schuylkill Intermediate Unit Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 ("SIU") to fund projects and activities that support students enrolled in SIU programs and/or receiving SIU services.
• The Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Schuylkill Technology Center to provide enhanced resources to improve technology and communications, specialized software, equipment and services for vocational education, additional training and capacity building with local business and industry.
• Schuylkill United Way Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Schuylkill United Way for such uses and purposes as determined by the organization.
• Schuylkill Women In Crisis Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Schuylkill Hope Center, formerly known as Schuylkill Women In Crisis (SWIC) for such uses and purposes as the organization determines. More >
• Richard and Mildred Sharp Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the First United Methodist Church of Shamokin, the Shamokin High School Alumni Association, and the Shamokin/Coal Township Public Library. More >
• Albert and Kathryn Shinskie Senior Citizens Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Shamokin, PA, to be used to aid senior citizens (age 65 or above) in the Shamokin and Coal Township area needing financial assistance to purchase medicine and/or home heating fuel, including electricity.
• Tyler Sincavage Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29 or its successor to support students with Low Incidence needs, as defined by the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29 Board of Directors, within the Multiple Disabilities, Life Skills and Autistic Support programs. More >
• Ken Smulligan Memorial Tamaqua Train Station Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Tamaqua Area Community Partnership for use in the restoration, improvement, repair and maintenance of the Tamaqua Train Station located at 18 N. Railroad St. Tamaqua, PA.
• St. Paul’s Historic Cemetery Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Port Carbon for the sole purpose of maintenance, repair and improvement of the St. Paul's Historic Cemetery located in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania. More >
• Adeline Strouse Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to maintain the Mothers Memorial in Ashland. More >
• Patricia Freeh-Stefanek Tamaqua Area Community Partnership Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Tamaqua Area Community Partnership for such uses and purposes as determined by the organization. More >
• Elmer W. Toewe Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Ashland Little League Baseball, Inc.
• Josette and Bert Evans Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery Mausoleum Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery for maintenance, repair and improvement of the Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery Mausoleum.
• Walk In Art Center Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Walk In Art Center (WIAC) for such uses and purposes as approved by the WIAC's Board of Directors. More >
• Washington Fire Company Community Ambulance Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Ashland Washington Fire Company Community Ambulance for its use in providing ambulance service to the area.
• Beatrice Wasley Legacy Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Sisters of St. Casimir located in Chicago, Illinois to be used for personal care needs of the Sisters who are retired. More >
• M. Jerry Weiss Fund for Young Adult Literature in Schools
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), which shall award the distribution to a teacher or librarian who has demonstrated exemplary use of young adult literature in their school. The award recipient shall be required to use the award to acquire young adult books of their choosing for their classroom or school library. The award shall not be used to acquire textbooks.
• Fred J. Wiest and Elizabeth S. Wiest Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to support The Charles Baber Cemetery Preservation Trust of Pottsville, PA for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the Charles Baber Cemetery. More >
• Willow Park Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used for repairs and maintenance of Willow Park, Ashland.

Field of Interest

• Ashland Area Scouting Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to provide both male and female scouts with equipment and help pay their expenses.
• Ashland Mutual Fire Insurance Company Fire & Safety Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to purchase equipment and supplies for fire fighting, fire prevention, or first aid, and for the attendance of firemen of Ashland at any fire fighting or prevention schools.
• Arnold Delin Education Fund
  The fund supports educational related projects or programs, including but not limited to the Youth Conferences, Arnold Delin Awards Program, and trips to the Holocaust Museum for area high schools. More >
• Diversity Fund for Schuylkill County
  Distributions from this fund are used for diversity education programs and projects for the general population of Schuylkill County. More >
• Marian E. Fenstermacher Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made at the discretion of the Community Foundation's Board of Directors.
• Fenstermacher / Hadesty's Legacy Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used for the health and human services sector. More >
• Dr. Gail D. Mackey, VMD, DABVP Animal Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to organizations, and/or municipalities to foster the bond between animals and humans so as to improve the quality of life. More >
• Isabelle Ross Mettam Performing Arts Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to promote and sponsor any activity associated with the performing arts, such as music, dance, theater, and all the variations thereof.
• Nature Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to individuals, organizations, and/or municipalities engaged in protecting, preserving, and rehabilitating the environment and natural resources. More >
• John Reese Family Community Fund for Schuylkill Haven
  Distributions from this fund are made to qualified organizations and projects or programs principally conducted in or serving the residents of the Borough of Schuylkill Haven.
• John and Ann Snyder Outdoor
  Distributions from this fund are made to qualifying organizations which conduct, or will conduct, programs or activities in the Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania community promoting education concerning and/or the enjoyment of nature and the outdoors.
• Charles Werner Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to organizations, churches, or public agencies' programs benefitting and educating children residing in Pine Grove Borough, Pine Grove Township, and Washington Township. More >

Donor Advised

• Ashland Rotary Club Charitable Trust
  The Ashland Rotary Club Charitable Trust recommends grants to charitable organizations.
• Carlyon Charitable Trust Fund
  The donor recommends grants to charitable organizations.
• Friends of the St. Vincent DePaul Societies of Upper Schuylkill County Fund
  The donor recommends grants to charitable organizations in Schuylkill County for the benefit of residents in the areas of Ashland, Frackville, Girardville, Gordon, Mahanoy City and Shenandoah.
• Reidler Family Charitable Fund
  The donor recommends grants to charitable organizations.
• Reidler Family Helping Hand Fund
  The donor recommends grants to charitable organizations.
• John C. and Helen M. Schreck Memorial Fund
  The donor recommends grants to charitable organizations.
• Mabel and Harry Strouse Memorial Fund
  The donor recommends grants to charitable organizations.
• Joseph A. Zane, Esq., Family Charitable Endowment Fund
  The donor recommends grants to charitable organizations such as libraries and recreational resources in the Shenandoah and Schuylkill Haven areas; programs which strengthen families and family life; associations and groups which assist stroke victims and their families; programs which will protect and enhance nature, the environment and beauty of Schuylkill County; charitable activities of nonprofit cemeteries in Schuylkill County to maintain and preserve their dignity and historical value.

Unrestricted

• Elwood T. Bracey Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used for any educational, charitable, scientific, or literary uses, and other purposes of a similar nature.
• The Citizens' National Bank of Ashland Community Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to maintain, promote, and improve the welfare, health, education, employment, happiness, safety, and security of the citizens of the Ashland area.
• Friends of the Foundation Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used for educational, charitable, scientific, or literary uses and purposes to qualified organizations. More >
• Fred V. Knecht Memorial Fund
  Distributions from the fund are made to qualified organizations, projects or programs principally serving one or more of the geographic areas which encompass the Blue Mountain School District, Schuylkill Haven Area School District, Pine Grove Area School District or Williams Valley School District. More >
• Laubenstein Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to maintain, promote, and improve the welfare, health, education, employment, safety, and security of the citizens of Ashland.
• Lauer Community Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to maintain, promote, and improve the welfare, health, education, employment, safety, and security of the citizens of Ashland.
• Frank J. Pepper and Thomas J. Pepper Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to maintain, promote, and improve the welfare, health, education, employment, safety, and security of the citizens of the Ashland area.
• Eleanor B. Spencer Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to maintain, promote, and improve the welfare, health, education, employment, happiness, safety, and security of the citizens of the Ashland area.

Scholarships

• Richard W. and Dolores D. Adams Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to students of the graduating class of Pine Grove Area High School based on financial need.
• The Meredith J. Barnhart, Ph.D Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This Fund provides an annual scholarship to a current year graduate of Minersville Area High School who has been active in Minersville Area High School activities, plans to attend a college or university, and who, in order of priority, either intends to pursue a degree in social work or grief/trauma counseling, has been diagnosed with cancer at any time in his or her life prior to the time of his or her application, or intends to pursue a degree in mathematics. More >
• Blaze Belfiore Memorial Scholarship Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to St. Joseph Center for Special Learning in Pottsville for the tuition of students attending the Center.r. More >
• Susan B. Berezwick
  This fund provides a scholarship to a member of the graduating class of Mahanoy Area High School.
• Marian P. Brennan Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides a scholarship to a graduating senior of Tri-Valley High School who will attend an accredited institution of higher learning with added consideration given to an applicant majoring in Education, with preference given to an Elementary Education major.
• James and Regina Buffington Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides one annual scholarship to a member of the graduating class of Minersville Area High School, or its successor High School, pursuing post-secondary education in the field of auto mechanics, and one annual scholarship to a member of the graduating class of Mahanoy Area High School, or its successor High School, pursing post-secondary education in the field of health sciences.
• Butler Township High School Alumni Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to graduates of North Schuylkill High School who are residents of Butler Township.
• Marie M. Campbell Scholarship Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Nativity B.V.M. High School and Marian High School to defray the tuition of students attending the Catholic high schools.
• Carr-Willower Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to graduates of North Schuylkill High School, Cardinal Brennan High School graduates, and graduates of any Catholic high school who reside in the geographic areas served by the school districts of Mahanoy Area, North Schuylkill, and Shenandoah Valley who will major in the field of Education. More >
• The Cepheus Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides a scholarship to graduating high school seniors of Schuylkill Haven High School and/or Pottsville Area High School, who plan on attending an institution of higher education. Preference shall be given first to seniors who are currently or in the past were in the Schuylkill County Foster Care System, and second to seniors who participated in his or her school’s soccer program during their high school career. More >
• Dorothy and Edward Clevenstine Lourdes Regional Catholic High School Scholarship Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Lourdes Regional Catholic High School students who are residents of the borough of Mount Carmel and require financial support for tuition costs throughout their high school education.
• Dorothy and Edward Clevenstine Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to members of the graduating class of Mount Carmel Area High School to attend a college/university where he/she will pursue a baccalaureate degree. Preference should be given to those students residing in the Mount Carmel borough.
• James D. Collins Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to students of the graduating class of the Mahanoy Area School District and the Tamaqua Area School District. More >
• Dr. Rudolph A. Constien Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to residents of the Borough of Ashland. Attendance may be at a college, university, graduate school, nursing school, trade or craft school, or for specialized training.
• John Rich Curran Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to qualifying graduates of Schuylkill County's public, private, and parochial high schools who meet established criteria.
• Nancy C. Elser Nursing Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides a scholarship annually to a current year graduate of Blue Mountain School District, or its successor public school, who will attend an accredited institution of higher learning and plans to become a Registered Nurse.
• Genevieve Heisler Eubanks Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors of Schuylkill Haven High School who will continue their education to obtain a degree as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician’s Assistant, or who is enrolled in a post-secondary educational program, course, or course of study which focuses on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or Behavioral Health.
• FARM Youth Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to high school graduates for post-secondary education. Students must have shown an animal at the Schuylkill County Fair as a member of the Schuylkill County 4-H Club or Schuylkill County FFA Chapter. More >
• Elizabeth K. Frank Memorial Music Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to a graduating senior of the Pine Grove Area High School who plans to pursue musical study and training at either an accredited college or university or an accredited music school.
• Russell A. Frantz
  This fund provides a scholarship annually to a current year graduate of Minersville Area High School, or its successor public school, and provides a scholarship annually to a current graduate of Nativity BVM High School, or its successor parochial school, who have demonstrated school and community involvement.
• Hegins-Valley View Rotary Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides a scholarship to a member of the graduating class of Tri-Valley High School, or its successor high school, who plans to further his or her education in automotive, construction, cosmetology, or industrial trades. Service area trades including health, marketing, and child care are specifically excluded. More >
• Martha M. and Michael J. Herbert, M.D. Charitable Trust
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Minersville Public Library, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School, Minersville Area School District, and provides scholarships to graduates of Minersville Area High School and Nativity B.V.M. High School.
• Huntzinger-Schadel Family Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to students of the graduating class of Tri-Valley High School.
• Alice E. Kear Music Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to a member of the graduating class of Minersville Area High School and Pottsville Area High School who will major in the study of music.
• Michael A. Klembara Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides annual awards to current year graduates of the Enumerated School Districts who demonstrate exceptions citizenship or sportsmanship. The Enumerated Schools Districts are: Blue Mountain School District, Gillingham Charter School, Jim Thorpe Area School District, Lehighton Area School District, Mahanoy Area School District, Marian Catholic High School, Minersville Area School District, Mount Carmel Area School District, Nativity BVM High School, North Schuylkill School District, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School, Panther Valley School District, Pine Grove Area School District, Pottsville Area School District, Schuylkill Haven Area School District, Shamokin Area School District, Shenandoah Valley School District, Tamaqua Area School District, Tri-Valley School District, Weatherly Area School District, and Williams Valley School District. More >
• Lewis M. and Frederic J. Koch Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors of the Schuylkill Haven Area High School who has overcome personal or academic adversity, exhibits leadership skills, and demonstrates good moral character.
• Stephen and John Kocis Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to members of the graduating class of Mount Carmel Area High School to attend a trade, technical, or business school. Preference should be given to those students from the Mount Carmel borough and to those students pursuing a career in plumbing and refrigeration.
• Frederick T. Kull and Betty A. Kull Memorial Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to graduates of North Schuylkill High School who in college are majoring in mathematics or biological or physical sciences.
• Frederick T. Kull and Betty A. Kull Scholar-Athlete Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to graduates of North Schuylkill High School who in high school achieved a superior scholastic record and who participated extensively in some form of athletics including cheerleading.
• Mary I. Kull Memorial Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to residents of the Borough of Ashland to further their education for a nursing career or enrolled in a training program for a career to care for persons who have a condition that markedly restricts one's ability to function physically, mentally or socially.
• Lavelle AMVETS Post #156 Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to students who are graduating seniors or graduates of North Schuylkill High School, who will be attending or are attending an institution of higher education and, has a parent or spouse who is serving in the armed forces on active duty at the time of his or her application.
• Mahanoy City Visiting Nurse Association Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors of Mahanoy Area High School to attend an accredited institution of higher education in the medical field. Preference shall be given to students enrolled in a nursing program.
• Shirley Manbeck Veterinary Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to Schuylkill County students who graduate from college and have been accepted by a Veterinary School of Medicine with preference given to those residents who graduated from either Tamaqua Area, Pine Grove Area, or Schuylkill Haven Area High Schools. More >
• Ralph W. Morgan Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides a scholarship to a high school graduate from a Schuylkill County secondary school who completed a program of study at the Schuylkill Technology Center and plans to pursue a technical career at a post-secondary accredited institution.
• Dorothy Wewer Narcovich Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to students who are members of St. Mauritius Roman Catholic Church or St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Ashland or its successor (which is currently St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church) and who will be attending any Catholic high school in Schuylkill County or the surrounding area. More >
• Andrew and Lauretta Olinick Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides a scholarship to a graduate of Williams Valley School District who plans to earn a degree in one of the following career paths - college or university: candidate must be enrolled in the study of a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) related career; trade school studies: candidate must be enrolled in the study of building, mechanical, or industrial trades; technical school studied: candidate must be enrolled in the study of engineering, architecture, electronics, or trades (building, mechanical, industrial).
• Billie Payne Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to the Schuylkill County high school senior who was crowned the Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival Snowflake Princess. More >
• Pediatric Autism
  This fund provides annual scholarships to one or more individuals who are enrolled in a post-secondary educational program, course, or course of study which focuses on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or Behavioral Health. Eligibility shall be limited to individuals who live or work in Schuylkill County or who are graduates of a Schuylkill County high school. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to continue their education at a Schuylkill County post-secondary institution.
• Pfluger-Przybylik Family Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to a graduating senior of the Shenandoah Valley High School to major in a technical field such as accounting, computer technology, business, or engineering.
• Marie Bossler Phi Delta Kappa Kutztown Chapter Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors of any Schuylkill County and Berks County high schools who are pursuing post-secondary education and majoring in Education.
• Philadelphia General Hospital Blockley School of Nursing Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to Schuylkill County students who are graduating or have already graduated and will major or are majoring in the nursing field and demonstrates financial need. More >
• Pottsville Lions Charities, Inc. Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to high school graduates who reside in the Pottsville Area School District who are pursuing further education in either the field of health care or in the field of automotive industry.. More >
• Agnes and Nancy Reese
  This fund provides a scholarship to a graduating senior from Schuylkill Haven Area School District planning to major in Elementary Education with the highest academic average. If no recipient, then an Education major with the highest academic average.
• John Reese Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides an annual scholarship to the Football Scholar Athlete from Schuylkill Haven Area High School.
• Hunter William Renninger Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors of Minersville Area High School and/or to graduating seniors of Blue Mountain High School, who throughout his/her high school career has demonstrated a profound respect for their school and local communities and fostered the development of similar attributes in others. More >
• James J. and Mary Edith Rhoades Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides annual scholarships to qualified Schuylkill County high school seniors planning to further their education. Students must exhibit a commitment to education, citizenship, and community. More >
• Philip and Josephine Rosenkrantz Scholarhip Fund
  This fund provides a scholarship to a Schuylkill Haven Area School District graduating senior who plans to major in business at a college or university.
• Schuylkill Haven Lions Community Charities Healthcare Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to eligible students who are employees or volunteers of the Schuylkill Haven Area EMS or graduates of the Schuylkill Haven Area School District or the Blue Mountain School District to attend institutions of higher education majoring in healthcare related fields. More >
• Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to one or more individuals who are enrolled in a post-secondary educational program, course, or course of study which focuses on the physical, psychological or financial protection and wellbeing of the elderly. Eligibility shall be limited to individuals who live or work in Schuylkill County or who are graduates of a Schuylkill County high school.
• Bruce D. Schwalm Agriculture
  This fund provides an annual scholarship to a current year graduate of Tri-Valley High School, who plans to attend a post-secondary educational program in agriculture/agribusiness.
• Albert and Kathryn Shinskie
  This fund provides scholarships for members of the current year graduating class of Shamokin Area High School, and Scholarships on behalf of students in grades 1-12 attending Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School.
• Fred G. Smith Golden Rule Scholarship Award Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to students who plan to acquire a college education at Bloomsburg University and Trade Schools. More >
• Dr. Robert Douglas Spencer Memorial Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to graduates of North Schuylkill High School, Cardinal Brennan High School graduates, and graduates of any Catholic High School who reside in the geographic areas served by the school districts of Mahanoy Area, North Schuylkill, and Shenandoah Valley. Preference is given to the education and training of medical students, medical technicians, nurses, and hospital administrators.
• Ryan Paul Stankavage Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors of Shenandoah Valley High School who have participated in the sport of soccer. More >
• Joyce M. Stankavage, R.N. Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to graduates of Shenandoah Valley High School enrolled in the nursing program at the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing. More >
• Roy P. Steeley
  This fund provides a scholarship to the most deserving graduate of the North Schuylkill High School Band.
• Chester P. Steininger Memorial Fund (Accounting)
  This fund provides scholarships to graduates of Nativity BVM High School who are attending or about to attend a college or university located in the United States and pursuing a four (4) year college degree in Accounting.
• Chester P. Steininger Memorial Fund (Medical)
  This fund provides scholarships to a graduate of any Schuylkill County High School who is studying Oncology in medical school.
• Warren and Marcella Stutzman Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to students of the graduating class of Tri-Valley High School. The graduate selected shall be chosen primarily based upon athletic achievements, with secondary consideration given to scholastic achievement, leadership ability, and community involvement.
• Raymond L. & Jean D. Tilmont Memorial Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to a member of St. Mauritius Roman Catholic parish or St. Joseph Roman Catholic parish, Ashland or its successor (which is currently St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church) who will be attending any Catholic High School in Schuylkill County.
• Francis J. Towey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides a scholarship to graduating seniors of North Schuylkill High School with preference given to students who will attend Bloomsburg University and major in the Sciences. More >
• United Steel Workers of America, Goulds Pumps Local 14372, Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides scholarships to children, stepchildren, and adopted children, and to grandchildren, stepgrandchildren, and adopted grandchildren of the present members, and also of former members, now retired, of the United Steel Workers of America, Local No. 14372.
• Zarina Wahhab
  This fund provides one or more annual scholarships to students enrolled, or enrolling, in the registered nursing program at the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing, Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
• Annie Marie Wise
  This fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors or past graduates of a high school located in Schuylkill County who plan to attend a vocational technical school and/or past graduates of a Schuylkill County high school who are currently enrolled in a vocational technical program. The recipients will have earned a minimum B+ grade in high school, show a commitment to youth programs in his/her community, and demonstrate financial need.

Graduation Awards

• Mark R. Bell Memorial Award
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School who is going to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education.
  
• John and Anna Breitigan Memorial Award Fund
  This fund provides awards to students who are Schuylkill County residents enrolled at The Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing. More >
• Eleanor Wasley Chaikowsky Academic Award Fund
  This fund provides an award to a female member of the graduating class of Shenandoah Valley High School who has a strong aptitude and interest in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and plans to further her education in this field. More >
• Leonard Chaikowsky Academic Award
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of Shenandoah Valley High School who plans to pursue educational study and who has performed credibly both academically and in service to the community which makes up the Shenandoah Valley School District. More >
• Tara M. Corson,Timothy R. Kimber & Joseph P. McGeoy Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of Pottsville Area School District who achieved a superior scholastic record and who participated extensively in some form of athletics.
  
• Jeffrey Donnelly Memorial Award Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of Mahanoy Area High School who is an athlete at the time of graduation and plans to further his/her education. More >
• Mark and Wanda Edelman Fund
  This fund provides an award to a female member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School who plans to attend Bloomsburg University and major in secondary education.
• Ethel M. Jones Ermert, R.N., Memorial Award in Obstetrics
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing who has the highest mark in Obstetrics.
• Stephen Fago Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School who specialized in math or science, and an award to a student of the North Schuylkill Technical Center for his/her outstanding record. More >
• Coach William A. Fazio Sr. Memorial Award Fund
  This Fund provides an annual graduation award to a current year graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, or its successor public school, who during his or her high school career has exhibited a commitment to education and the football team.
• Felker-Smith Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School, who demonstrates superior academic effort over his/her high school career. Student or parent/legal guardian must be an active member of the Lavelle Volunteer Fire Company for a minimum of two years (social members excluded).
• Robert C. Fetterolf Memorial
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School who is pursuing training leading to an R.N. diploma or a B.S.N. degree.
• First Baptist Church of Ashland Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Ashland Public Library, Baptist Children's Services, Washington Fire Company #1, American Hose Company, Schuylkill Women in Crisis, and provides an award to a member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School pursuing a degree in the nursing field.
• T. Stuart Goyne Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School who has the second best record for excellence in mathematics.
• Emma T. Irwin Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of the North Schuylkill High School who excels in art.
• William J. Jones, Jr. Memorial Award Fund
  This fund provides an award to graduating seniors of Mahanoy Area High School who during his or her high school career has exhibited a commitment to education, sports and/or activities within school or outside in the community and plans to attend on a full time basis an institution of higher education or military service. More >
• Betsy Rubright Kent Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School who excels in home economics.
• Paul M. Krukas Memorial Award Fund
  This fund provides an award to graduating high school seniors of Mahanoy Area High School who actively participated in the high school's football program and/or golf program for at least two years, plans to enlist in the United States Navy or attend an institution of higher education, and has demonstrated good sportsmanship and leadership during his or her high school career. More >
• James R. Kruss Memorial Award Fund
  This fund provides an award to graduating high school seniors of Pottsville Area High School who are enrolled in the Carpentry Program at Schuylkill Technology Center. More >
• Rae Ann Lubold Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to the person in the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing who is the Valedictorian of that class.
• Leonard L Ludinsky Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an annual graduation award to a Mahanoy Area School District graduating senior who has excelled in business subjects and plans to major in Accounting or Business Administration at a college or university.
• Mechanicsville Ladies Auxiliary Award Fund
  This fund provides an award to two members of the graduating class of Pottsville Area High School who have resided in the Borough of Mechanicsville during all four years of his/her high school career and has the highest GPA at the end of the senior year among applicants of the same gender.
• Andrew Neidlinger Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of Mahanoy Area High School who plans to enter a medically-oriented post-secondary program. Preference shall be given first to a member of the school's football team, second to a member of the high school's cheerleader squad, and lastly to other members of the graduating class. More >
• Joseph M. O’Neill, Jr. Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a graduating senior whose course of study was Electromechanical/Industrial Automation and Robotics at the Schuylkill Technology Center. More >
• Opportunity Award Fund
  This fund provides an annual award to a current year graduate of Tri Valley High School, or its successor public school, who has been accepted and plans to attend a post-secondary educational program which will qualify the individual for employment in a technical field but which will not necessarily lead to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a college or university. Preference will be given to the applicant who has the most demonstrated financial need. The phrase “technical field” shall include, but not be limited to architectural, automotive, carpentry, construction, automotive repair, software engineering, electrical, diesel, mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic engineering, drafting, HVAC, metals, plumbing and welding technologies, business administration, computer and networking systems administration, and health care services not requiring a Bachelor’s degree.
• Jonathan "Feet" Palubinsky Memorial Award
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of Mahanoy Area High School who has demonstrated the most "Bear Pride" throughout their high school career.
• Pottsville Catholic Alumni Fund
  This fund provides tuition assistance to students entering their freshman year at Nativity B.V.M. High School. There are designated geographical boundaries for the residence of these students, covering the same areas as originally served by Pottsville Catholic High School. More >
• Maud M. Prichard Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School who excels in mathematics.
• William J. “Rex” Roberts Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of the North Schuylkill High School who excels in English.
• Schuylkill County Medical Society Alliance Award Fund
  This fund provides awards to various students throughout Schuylkill County who are pursuing a nursing career or who are majoring in the allied health career field. More >
• David R. Schmaldienst Music Award Fund
  This fund provides an award to a graduating senior of Tri-Valley High School pursuing post-secondary education and majoring in Music or related field. The students will be considered based on musicianship, achievements, leadership ability, academic achievement, and extra-curricular involvement and also demonstrates financial need. More >
• Schuylkill Headwaters Association Watershed Conservation Award Fund
  This fund provides an award to a graduating senior of any of the school districts located within the Schuylkill River Watershed, namely Blue Mountain School District, Gillingham Charter School, Marian Catholic High School, Minersville Area School District, Nativity B.V.M. High School, Pottsville Area School District, Schuylkill Haven Area School District, and Tamaqua Area School District who demonstrates a commitment to the community by participating in environmental or conservation projects and/or programs outside the classroom, and has earned a high school G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater. More >
• David Lee Sener Memorial Award
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class at North Schuylkill High School who is the outstanding member of the brass section of the high school band. More >
• Spartan Wrestling Boosters and Coaches 2004-2012 Award Fund
  This fund provides an award to a graduating high school senior of North Schuylkill High School who wrestled Varsity in the high school's wrestling program for three years of his/her high school career and who meets the criteria established by the committee.
• Tim Stine Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of Minersville Area High School who excels as a lineman on the football team. More >
• Jean A. Tielman, R.N., Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of Nativity B.V.M. High School who is pursuing training leading to an R.N. diploma or a B.S.N. degree.
• Jack Travis Memorial Award
  This fund provides an award to a graduating high school senior of North Schuylkill High School who has excelled in History throughout his or her high school career.
• Craig R. Troutman Memorial Award Fund
  This fund provides an award to graduating seniors of Pottsville Area High School and of Nativity B.V.M. High School who are planning to pursue a degree in Secondary Education and who meet the criteria established by the donor. If there are no qualified students entering into the post-secondary education field in any given year, then the award shall be made to the student who has attained the highest GPA in English.
• Ruth A. Wagner Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School, who is a resident of Butler Township, and who excels in physical education.
• Edward H. Watkins Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School who has excelled in swimming. More >
• Mary E. and Warren E. Wert and Gertrude C. Shuler Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of the Millersburg Area High School who is going to pursue a degree in Elementary or Secondary Education.
• Loretta Pollack Woznisky-Lonoskie Fund
  This fund provides an award to a member of the graduating class of Pottsville Area High School who has demonstrated concern and dedication to preserving the environment and sustaining our green spaces. More >