SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC

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The Scranton Area Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania, with additional support in New York and Washington, D.C. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AS A STEWARD, BY DEVELOPING AND MANAGING PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS; AS A GRANTMAKER, BY GIVING SUPPORT TO ENABLE THE COMMUNITY TO RESPOND TO EMERGING AND CHANGING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES; AS A CHARITABLE RESOURCE, BY ENCOURAGING AND EDUCATING DONORS AND PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUAL DONORS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE; AS A CATALYST, BY MOBILIZING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP IN RESPONSE TO ISSUES. IT IS A CHARITABLE RESOURCE THAT HAS BEEN CREATED BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TO ASSIST DONORS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN THEIR COMMUNITY WHILE CARRYING OUT THEIR CHARITABLE INTENT.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
$1.1M
9%
GEISINGER HEALTH
$565.3K
4%
COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY
$560.1K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
154
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC?
No. SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC give?
SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $3.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, GEISINGER HEALTH, and COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OF LUZERNE COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC?
SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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