Designated Funds

Donors may create a Designated Fund with the Foundation to benefit a specific organization of their choice. The earnings from the fund are then distributed to the charity annually. In the event the organization ceases to exist, the Foundation is able to adjust its disbursements to ensure the fund carries out it original purpose and intent:

• Adeline Strouse Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used to maintain the Mothers Memorial in Ashland. More >
• Ashland American Legion Post 434 Fund
  Annual distributions shall be provided to the American Legion Post 434 for its general purposes.
• Andrew and Lauretta Olinick Memorial Scholarship Fund (Available 2022)
  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).
• 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 >
• 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
  The annual distributions of this Fund shall be 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 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.
• 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 >
• 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 >
• 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.
• 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 >
• 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.
• The Celestine and Lawrence Pekala Fund
  Distributions from this fund will be made annually to HIllside SPCA, Hazleton Animal Shelter, Salvation Army.
• 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.
• 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, or its successor (which is currently St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church) Ashland, Ashland Public Library, Diakon Volunteer Home Care, and to projects as selected by the Directors.
• 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.
• 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 >
• 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 student must be accepted into a four-year undergraduate program on a full-time basis. Candidates will be considered based on musicianship, achievements, leadership ability, academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, as well as financial need. 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. More >
• 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 >
• 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.
• 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 >
• Eleanor Wasley Chaikowsky Academic Award
  This Fund was established to acknowledge a female member of the graduating class of Shenandoah Valley who has a strong aptitude and interest in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and plans to further her education in this field. More >
• 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 >
• Elmer W. Toewe Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Ashland Little League Baseball, Inc.
• 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.
• 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.
• Eureka Park Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used for repairs and maintenance of Eureka Park, Ashland.
• 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)
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 >
• 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.
• George J. and Catherine Schilling Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Washington Fire Company No. 1 in Ashland. More >
• Higher Ups Park Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used for maintenance of Higher-Ups Park, Ashland.
• The 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.
• 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 >
• 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.
• 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 >
• 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. Preference will be given to students who reside in the Borough of St. Clair or City of Pottsville. More >
• John Reese Family Community Fund for Schuylkill Haven
  This fund will financially support qualified organizations and projects or programs principally conducted in or serving the residents of the Borough of Schuylkill Haven.
• Johnson-Beckno (Pechno) Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Society for Crippled Children of Schuylkill County, Schuylkill Women in Crisis, and Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center of Schuylkill County. More >
• 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.
• 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 >
• Ken Smulligan Memorial Tamaqua Train Station Endowment Fund
  Annual distribution made to TACP for use in the restoration, improvement, repair and maintenance of the Tamaqua Train Station located at 18 N. Railroad St. Tamaqua, PA.
• 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 >
• 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 >
• Leonard Chaikowsky II Children's Holiday Fund
  The Fund's annual distribution shall be 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.
• Leonard L. Ludinsky Memorial Fund
  This fund provides an award to graduating high school senior of Mahanoy Area High School who excels in business subjects and plans to attend a college or university to major in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Leslie E. Harner Instrumental Music Memorial Fund
  This fund provides awards to graduating seniors who are members of the Tremont Fire Company Community Band. More >
• 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 >
• 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.
• 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.
• Mark and Wanda Edelman Fund
  This fund provides an award to a female member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School who is planning to attend Bloomsburg University on a full-time basis and to major in secondary education. If in any year there is no student attending Bloomsburg, then the award shall be made to a female member of the graduating class of North Schuylkill High School who is planning to attend any college or university on a full-time basis and to major in secondary education.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Mechanicsville Ladies Auxiliary Award Fund
  This fund provides awards to 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.
• 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 >
• Minersville Area High School Student Educational Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used specifically 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.
• 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 Diakon Volunteer Home Care for services in the North Schuylkill area. More >
• Northern Schuylkill Recreation Association Fund
  Distributions from this fund will be made annually 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.
• Nuremberg Community Ambulance Association Fund
  The purpose of this Fund is to provide grants to volunteer ambulance service providers which provide ambulance service to the areas previously served by the Nuremberg Community Ambulance Association: North Union Township, Black Creek Township, Beaver Township, East Union Township and Hazle Township. A provider’s approval shall be verified by the Eastern PA EMS Council, located in Orefield, PA, or by the successor to that Council.
• The Opportunity Award Fund
  The purpose of the Fund is to provide an annual award to a current year graduate of Tri Valley High 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. 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.
• Patricia Freeh-Stefanek Tamaqua Area Community Partnership Endowment Fund
  Distributions are made to Tamaqua Area Community Partnership for such uses and purposes as determined by the organization. More >
• 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 had demonstrated good sportsmanship and leadership during his or her high school career. More >
• 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 >
• Philip and Josephine Rosenkrantz Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides a graduation award to a Schuylkill Haven Area School District graduating senior who plans to major in business at a college or university.
• Pottsville Catholic Alumni Fund
  This fund provides an award 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 >
• 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 >
• 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.
• Reidler Family Library Trust
  Distributions from this fund are made to the Ashland Public Library.
• Richard and Mildred Sharp Memorial Fund
  Distributions from this fund will be made equally to the First United Methodist Church of Shamokin, the Shamokin High School Alumni Association, and the Shamokin/Coal Township Public Library. More >
• 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 >
• 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 >
• 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.
• Roy P. Steeley Music Scholarship Fund
  This fund provides an award to the most deserving graduate of the North Schuylkill High School Band.
• Russell A. Frantz Memorial Award
  This fund provides awards to graduating seniors from Minersville Area High School and Nativity B.V.M High school who have demonstrated a commitment to community service.
• 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.
• Schuylkill Choral Society Fund
  The distributions of this fund shall be given annually 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 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 the Schuylkill County Historical Society for such uses and purposes as the organization determines. More >
• 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 an allied health career field. 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 Headwaters Association Watershed Conservation Award Fund
  This fund provides an award to a graduating senior who has demonstrated a commitment to the community by participating in environmental or conservation projects and/or programs outside the classroom. More >
• The 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 Women In Crisis (SWIC) for such uses and purposes as the organization determines. 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.
• St. Paul’s Historic Cemetery Endowment Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Port Carbon for the sole purpose of maintenance, repair and improvement of the St. Paul’s Historic Cemetery located in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania. More >
• 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 academic record. More >
• Susan B. Berezwick Memorial Education Award Fund
  This fund provides an award to a graduating senior 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 in the community and plans to attend on a full time basis an institution of higher education.
• 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.
• Tara M. Corson, Timothy R. Kimber and 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.
• 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 >
• 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 >
• 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.
• Wilfred C. La Voie Theatrical Fund
  Distributions from this fund are made to Coach House Players Inc. for the organization's scholarship program. More >
• 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 >
• 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.
• Willow Park Fund
  Distributions from this fund are used for repairs and maintenance of Willow Park, Ashland.

 

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