2014 Annual Report - Elk County Community Foundation

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Letter to the Community
We are pleased to present to you our 2014 Annual Report. We sincerely
thank each and every one of you for your generous support of the community we live in, and the Foundation throughout this past year. The Elk
County Community Foundation is a partner in helping people like you
give back to their community. We hope to make it easy for you to connect
to the causes you care about. Through the 118 donor advised funds, field
of interest funds and the scholarship funds we administered, we granted
over $466,000 to our community this year!
This past year, we continued to grow steady and strong with much success
in our granting and scholarship programs. Our Donor Advised funds
provided support to colleges, schools, local health care agencies, flood
relief projects and organized community sports programs in the form of
grants. The Agency Endowments and Field of Interest funds provided
dollars to enhance services for the local libraries, food banks, and
children’s programs. Our Scholarship Funds provided over $159,000 in
support to 146 local students. Some of those students received an additional
$60,300 in matching state PHEAA grants through the PATH partnership
the Community Foundation has with the state.
At the end of 2014, Don completed his term as President and handed
over the gavel to Jake Meyer, one of the founding board members, to
lead the organization. Our roots have been planted and they are growing deep into the community. As we move into the future, our goal is to
continue our growth.
We appreciate the commitment and dedication from our board members,
our donors, and our volunteers as we help make the community a
better place to live, work, and play.
Sincerely,
2014 Board
of Directors
Donald P. Valone – President
Jake Meyer – Vice President
J.M. Hamlin Johnson – Treasurer
Barb Duffy – Secretary
Gennaro Aeillo
William Conrad
Charles Constable
John Dippold, III
Nancy Hoffman
Christine Imbrogno
Fritz Lecker
Donald Valone
2014 Board President
Paula Fritz Eddy
Executive Director
Carol Pontzer
Mike Renaud
Judith Manno Stager
Charles Steger, Jr.
Paula Fritz Eddy
Executive Director
Chris Lampe – Finance Director
Kris Kronenwetter
Scholarship Manager
Judy Wolfel – Office Volunteer
Brent Bartlett – Summer Intern
2014 Board of Directors
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A Year
In Review
In 2014:
Created:
10 new charitable funds
Received:
Nearly $734,648 in gifts with funds
now totaling 8,605,971
Awarded:
65 grants and 144 scholarships
totaling $457,634
Participated in:
The PATH Scholarship Program
with an additional $60,300
matching dollars distributed to 54
students
EITC Program:
Distributed $65,600 to Elk County
public school districts
PANO Standards for Excellence
The Elk County Community Foundation is a certified
PANO Standards for Excellence organization. The
Standards for Excellence are based on fundamental
values such as honesty, integrity, fairness, respect,
trust, responsibility, and accountability. The Elk County
Community Foundation’s programs and services,
management, fundraising, and financial practices
are the qualities that allow us to be a part of PANO.
Because of this, the Foundation is one of only about 50 organizations
in Pennsylvania to be certified under the Standards program that began
in 2002. PANO encourages organizations to participate in the voluntary
certification program because the Standards can improve an organization.
For more information about the Standards for Excellence program or to
request a copy of the Standards, contact PANO directly at (717) 236-8584.
900 Theresia Street
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 781-2611
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New Fund Established to Support
Brockway Community Agencies
Caroline E. Longwell
The Caroline E. Longwell Fund
established in 2014 will benefit the
community of Brockway through
agencies that were important to
Ms. Longwell. Caroline E. Longwell
has been described as a generous,
caring and dedicated educator in
the Brockway area. In 2006 Ms.
Longwell and S & T Bank established a Charitable Remainder
Unitrust. While Caroline was living
it provided her with a quarterly
distribution and upon her passing,
it will now provide a perpetual gift
to a number of nonprofit agencies
that will be administered by the Elk
County Community Foundation.
The Caroline E. Longwell Fund will
provide support to the following
six agencies with an annual gift:
Brockway Area High School Student
Loan Fund, Brockway Mengel
Memorial Library, Brockway Volunteer Hose Company, Brockway
Ambulance Service, Sugar Hill
Presbyterian Church, and Brockway
Presbyterian Church.
Dan Hawkins and Laurie Piccirillo,
from Brockway School District, told
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us how Ms. Longwell was a
motivator and one of the founders
of the Brockway Area High School
Student Loan Fund, held at the
school. She served as the Finance
Secretary to the Student Loan
program for many years. The program began around 1953 and has
provided over $1 million of student loans to Brockway students.
Caroline was also a math teacher
and went on to become the guidance counselor at the high school.
Ed Ferraro, a Brockway Mengel
Memorial Library board member,
stated that “Education was her
life and including the library was
a natural for Caroline. She loved
helping children learn.” Caroline’s
generous and thoughtful gift will
continue to give to the mission of
these organizations forever.
Statement of Activities 2014
Year Ended December 31, 2014
2014 2013
REVENUES
Total Total
$734,648 $1,680,833
Contribution
Interest Income
167,374 138,762
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
293,443 680,553
Other Revenues
2,307 2,006
1,197,772 2,502,154
TOTAL REVENUES
EXPENSES
Program
487,359 369,823
Administrative
99,089 73,310
Fundraising
9,511 8,681
TOTAL EXPENSES
596,959 451,814
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
601,813 2,050,340
8,004,158 5,953,818
$8,605,971 $8,004,158
NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR
The Elk County Community Foundation is a growing collection of charitable
endowments and named funds. Our endowments normally begin to grant
at $5,000. Starter funds can begin much smaller with a plan in place to reach
our minimum granting funds. Named funds can be endowed or spent down
over an agreed period of time. Unrestricted endowments benefit Elk County
charities. Other funds can make grants to any charity in the United States.
Anyone interested in creating a named fund or endowment should contact
Paula Fritz Eddy at 814-834-2125 or his or her personal financial advisor.
Committees
Investment Committee:
J.M. Hamlin Johnson
Daniel Straub
John Dippold, III
Donald Valone
Gennaro Aiello
Judith Manno Stager
Finance Committee:
Dennis Bonanno
Chris Lampe
Paula Fritz Eddy
Scholarship Committee:
Daniel Straub
Mike Renaud
Jake Meyer
Carol Pontzer
Grants Committee:
Barb Duffy
Charlie Constable
Fritz Lecker
Gennaro Aiello
Nancy Hoffman
Christine Imbrogno
Professional
Services
Auditing:
Catalano, Case, Catalano,
& Clark-Radzieta
Investment Managers:
CNB Bank Trust & Asset
PNC Institutional Investments
Northwest Savings Bank
Stifel Management
S & T Wealth Management Group
Vanguard Group
Legal:
Meyer & Wagner
Thanks
for the generous
paper donation by the
Johnsonburg Mill
Design and Printing:
Hoffman Graphic Design
Printing Plus, Inc.
Photography Credits:
St. Marys Daily Press
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2014 Scholarship Winners
Gloria V.Anderson Scholarship Brady Memorial Scholarship
Nicole Rose, JAHS ...........................$750
Chelsea Benson, JAHS..................$2,040
Alicia Biondi, JAHS.......................$2,040
Kathryn Polaski, JAHS..................$2,040
Kylie Taylor, JAHS.........................$2,040
Zachary Young, JAHS...................$2,040
St. Benedict Scholarship
Rachel Glatt, ECCHS....................... $500
Angie Bertolasio Memorial
Scholarship
Cheyanne Vollmer, SMAHS ........ $1,000
Michelle Campbell Memorial
Nursing Scholarship
Helene Bowley Memorial
Scholarship
Taylor Frank, Univ. of Pittsburgh... $1,400
Joshua Burns, SMAHS.................. $1,000
Timothy Mosebarger, SMAHS..... $1,000
Brianna Nussbaum, SMAHS........ $1,000
Cheyanne Vollmer, SMAHS......... $1,000
Gina Schneider, SMAHS............... $1,000
Marla Scacchitti, ECCHS.............. $1,000
Carli Schneider, ECCHS................ $1,000
Anthony Ferragine, ECCHS......... $1,000
Hayley DaCanal, ECCHS.............. $1,000
Luke Kraus, ECCHS...................... $1,000
Taylor Ross, RAHS.......................... $500
Kirsten Woodford, RAHS............... $500
Katlynne Fields, RAHS................... $500
Elise Pura, RAHS............................ $500
Caitlin Johnson, RAHS................... $500
Gabrielle Wolff, RAHS.................... $500
Jenna Hoffman, RAHS................... $500
Lindsey Pauline, RAHS................ $500
Dennis Pontious, RAHS................. $500
Sarah Szczutka, RAHS.................. $500
Alicia Biondi, JAHS...................... $1,000
Riley Fannin, JAHS....................... $1,000
Rachel Maletto, JAHS................... $1,000
Alyse Martinez, JAHS................... $1,000
Zachary Young, JAHS.................. $1,000
Emily Dubler, JAHS..........................$800
Caribardi Family Scholarship Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship Dustin Cowan, RAHS.......................$600
Christain Cordero Memorial
Scholarship
Alex O’Neill, ECCHS........................ $500
Lori De’Angelo Memorial
Scholarship
Jaime Whitaker, SMAHS............... $1,000
Thomas Detwiler Memorial
Scholarship
Eric Bevacqua, JAHS.....................$1,000
Elk County Farm Bureau
Scholarship
Michaela Blauser, RAHS.................$500 Elk Diabetes Nursing Scholarship
Ashley Fabiano, JAHS......................$500
Dick Fava Memorial Scholarship
Gabriella Benninger, RAHS.............$500
Mary I. Filano Memorial
Scholarship
Rebekah Caretti, SMAHS.................$650
“By awarding me the Helene Bowley Scholarship, I am able to concentrate on my
education. Your financial generosity has allowed me to achieve my educational
goals. Once again, I would like to thank you.”
Brianna Nussbaum – 2014 Helene Bowley Scholarship Recipient
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Sarah K. Folino Memorial
Art Scholarship Libby Schloder, SMAHS..................$500
Christopher Forster Memorial
Scholarship Libby Schloder, SMAHS..................$725
Grandinetti Educational
Scholarship
Taylor Roseto, RAHS.......................$500
Alva K. Gregory Memorial
Scholarship Zachary Young, JAHS......................$500
Anthony Ferragine, ECCHS.............$500
Greiner/Roof Memorial
Law Scholarship
Katherine Porter, Ohio Northern
University of Law.............................$500
Golumbic Art Scholarship
Bryana Dynda, SMAHS................. $1,800
Graf Tech USA LLC Scholarship
Anna VanEerden, ECCHS.....$20,000/4*
Hasselman/Hopton Memorial
Scholarship Michaela Cashmer, RAHS............ $1,000
Bev Hogan Memorial Nursing
Scholarship Morgan Geyer, ECCHS.................... $575
Johnsonburg Alumni and
Friends Scholarship Riley Fannin, JAHS.......................... $500 Kathryn Polaski, JAHS.................... $500
Kassa Kocjancic, JAHS................... $500
Johnsonburg American Legion .....
Scholarship
Riley Fannin, JAHS........................ $1,000
Key: /4* = Over four years
Jones Family Scholarship
Howard M. Keebler Memorial
Scholarship
“Thank you so much on giving me this
money to help me follow my dream on
being an artist. This means so much to
me! Can’t wait to show the world what
I can do.”
Cory Huff, ECCHS............................ $500
Rudolph Gleixner, SMAHS............. $500
Libby Schloder – 2014 Sarah K. Folino
Memorial Art Scholarship Recipient
Claire Grazioli, RAHS..............$4,000/4*
Jenni Thomas, RAHS..............$4,000/4*
Katherine Kilhoffer Walsh
Nursing Scholarship
Leah Kucenski, ECCHS................... $725
Perry G. Klein Memorial
Scholarship Ben Herbstritt, ECCHS.....................$900
Michaela Blauser, RAHS................ $900
Dr. Sandra Calkins Kowalski
Nursing Scholarship Ashley Fabiano, JAHS...................$1,000
Josh Launer Memorial Scholarship
Jordan Riley, RAHS...........................$725
Virginia Leahy Memorial
Scholarship
Danielle Shirey, RAHS.....................$425
“Thank you for granting me your
scholarship. I appreciate your service
to the community and to graduating
seniors. Your scholarship will help me
continue my education.”
Andrew Gebauer – 2014 St. Marys
Jaycees Scholarship Recipient
Wayne Leahy Memorial
Scholarship
Nicole Rose, JAHS........................... $500
Herbert B. Lenze
Boys Basketball Scholarship Jenni Thomas, RAHS.......................$750
Ridgway Area High School
Alumni Scholarship
Mandie Leithner, RAHS.................. $500
Ridgway Elker Pride and
Spirit Scholarship
Madison Daisley, AAHS................$3,500
Lauren Myers, KAHS...................... $500
Danielle Healy, ECCHS................... $500
Donna M. Hulings Memorial
Scholarship
Judge Vernon “Buddy” Roof
Memorial Scholarship Shereden Waddell, RAHS................$500
Dr. John E. Scholder Fine Arts
Scholarship
Libby Schloder, SMAHS................. $500
Dean Schrecengost Memorial
Scholarship
Jaime Whitaker, SMAHS............... $1,000
Taylor Schutz Lady Dutch
Basketball Scholarship
Cassandra Daniels, SMAHS............$500
Martha C. Selle Memorial .............
Scholarship
Sean Gray, SMAHS.................$8,000/4*
Sette Family Scholarship
Kaley Williams, SMAHS.........$2,000/4*
Amy Orr, SMAHS.............................$500
Catherine Moran Scholarship
Rolfe Sportsmen Scholarship
Chelsea Benson, JAHS..................$3,060
Alyse Martinez, JAHS....................$3,060
Kathryn Polaski, JAHS..................$3,060
Paige Secco, JAHS.........................$3,060
Alex Zimmerman, JAHS...............$3,060
Valerie Taylor, JAHS...................... $1,600
Rams Gridiron Scholarship
Anna VanEerden, ECCHS............... $500
Gina Schneider, SMAHS................. $500
Shereden Waddell, RAHS............... $500
Austin Education Foundation
Scholarship
Ridgway Rotary Scholarship Ben Herbstritt, ECCHS.....................$500
Matt Jerko, ECCHS...........................$500
Timothy Mosebarger, SMAHS........$500
Rudolph Gleixner, SMAHS..............$500
Ruth E. Reed Memorial Nursing
Scholarship
Scholarships from
The Community Foundation
of North Central PA
Diana J. Hulings Memorial ......... Scholarship
Herbert B. Lenze
Marching Band Scholarship Eric Bevacqua, JAHS....................... $500
Joseph A. Williams Memorial
Medical Scholarship Angela DeAngelo, RAHS........$2,000/4*
Jenni Thomas, RAHS..............$2,000/4*
SGL Carbon, LLC Scholarship
Pearl Llewellyn Memorial
Nursing Scholarship
Matt Bobby, ECCHS......................$1,000
Camille Smithbauer, ECCHS........$1,000
Joshua Burns, SMAHS..................$1,000
Amy Orr, SMAHS..........................$1,000
Eric Mastrogiacomo, PCOM.........$4,400
Jacqueline Renaud National Honor
Society Memorial Scholarship Joseph Horning, RAHS............$4,000/4*
Benjamin Thompson RAHS..$4,000/4*
Straub Brewery, Inc. Scholarship
St. Marys Jaycees Community
Involvement Scholarship
Mariah Winsor, KAHS.................... $500
Steve Jerman Memorial
Scholarship
Jandilee Smith, KAHS................... $1,000
Jeff and Shelli Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
Christopher Hunt, KAHS................ $500
Sashy and Gladys Kane
Perpetual Scholarship Jandilee Smith, KAHS................... $1,000
Nathan Williams, KAHS............... $1,000
Robert P. Martini Scholarship Samantha Anderson, BAHS......... $1,200
Aaron Barraclough, BAHS........... $1,200
Austin Gahr, DAHS....................... $1,200
Dylan Fye, DAHS........................... $1,200
Andrew Skubisz, DAHS.................. $600
Samantha Khoury, DAHS............... $600
Charles McCloskey Scholarship
Kade Logue, AAHS....................... $1,000
Kal Logue, AAHS.......................... $1,000
Matthew Rodich, AAHS................ $1,000
Bryan Brooks, AAHS.................... $1,000
Gary Meckley Scholarship
Nathan Moore, KAHS................... $1,000
Andrew Gebauer, ECCHS................$725
St. Marys Lions Club Scholarship
St. Marys Rotary Scholarship
Emma Daghir, ECCHS............$2,000/4*
Tonya Copello, SMAHS..........$2,000/4*
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“I truly appreciate the opportunity this
scholarship has given me. One day,
I hope to be successful enough to start
a scholarship fund of my own. Thanks
again.”
Dom Aiello – 2014 Herbert B. Lenze
Scholarship Recipient
CNB is proud to support the
Elk County Community Foundation.
St. Marys Offices
133 Washington Street
(814) 834-1600
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Member FDIC
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Scholarship Funds are an
Important Part of Our Foundation
working, active students in
receiving the education they need
to become successful, productive
members of the community. These
students want to succeed, and with
your help, we can send them down
the right path.
Penn Highlands Elk transferred
scholarships to the Foundation in 2014.
In 2014 alone, the Elk County
Community Foundation awarded
an outstanding $159,190 in scholarship awards to deserving area
students. Although we view an
education as a priceless commodity,
it can become quite expensive.
Through our established scholarship funds, we can assist hard-
By helping students pursue a higher
education, we are ensuring the
future of our community. Many of
the scholarship winners have stated their interest in returning to our
area to establish their professional
careers. With the help of these
scholarship funds, they can receive
a quality education from a credible
institution. We hope that wherever
they may end up, receiving a scholarship award from our foundation
has planted a seed of philanthropy
that will grow with them until they
PHEAA-PATH Program
The PATH program provides matching grant awards to undergraduate
students attending Pennsylvania post-secondary institutions who qualify
for addition funding. In 2014, the Elk County Community Foundation
granted $159,190 to deserving scholarship recipients. Through the Community Foundation’s partnership with the PHEAA-PATH program, 54 of
the Foundation’s scholarship recipients were awarded additional funds
totaling $60,309 in matching scholarship monies in the 2014-2015 school
year. The PHEAA-PATH Program provides a significant amount of additional funding to our deserving area students. What this means for our
donors is that their scholarship awards will potentially double because
the Foundation is an approved partner with PHEAA.
Straub Brewery 2014 scholarship recipients.
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are able to give back to their community, just as their community has
given to them. It is amazing to see
what a difference we can make in
the lives of the students by awarding them these scholarships. The
Elk County Community Foundation
Board of Directors extends their
gratitude to those who have seen
the need and believe in the youth
of today.
“I am planning on using this generous
gift to better myself by furthering my
education at Saint Vincent College in
Latrobe. It will allow me to excel at my
studies and be the best I can be. Thank
you again for the award.”
Caitlin Johnson – 2014
Helene Bowley Scholarship Recipient
The Non-Profit
Academy:
Working to Empower
Non-Profits and Keep
Communities Strong
The Non-Profit
Academy is a
partnership between
the Elk County Community Foundation
and the Leadership
Elk County Alumni.
Over 75 non-profit
staff and volunteers participated in a 6-hour conference this
past year. The attendees were
able to network, share and learn
about numerous topics that will
benefit their non-profit organizations. This event featured a
keynote speaker and workshops
on fundraising, marketing, social
media, and so much more.
Watch for more information for
Non-Profit Academy 2015, slated
to be held in late October.
2014 Funds and Donors
Administrative Support Fund
Anonymous
Christopher Forster
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Advanced Computer Solutions
Gary Kline
Catalano, Case, Catalano, and
Clark-Radzieta
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Raffeinner
Frank Clark Memorial Fund
Mr. & Mrs. John Pingitore
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald H. Myers
James Servidea
Fund for the Future
Patricia M Silverman
Domtar Company
Sashy and Gladys Kane
Perpetual Scholarship Fund
CNB Bank
Dickinson Center Inc.
Endowment Fund
Penn Highlands Elk
Dickinson Center Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Hultman
Jorge A. Rodriquez
Innovative Sintered Metals, Inc.
Northwest Savings Bank
Donna M Hulings Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Kathryn Kilhoffer Walsh
Nursing Scholarship
PNC Bank
Gilbert & Dorothy Hoehn
Scholarship Fund
Mr. John Hulings
SGL Group The Carbon Co.
Dr. John E. Schloder Arts
Scholarship Fund
Elk County Catholic School
System
Penn Highlands Elk
Roy B. Constable Stores, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Sykes
Dr. John Schloder
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Renaud
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Valone
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wolfe
Annual Report Fund
Michael & Susan Renaud
Advanced Computer Solutions
Elcam, Inc.
Animal Emergency Care Fund
Stackpole-Hall Foundation
Austin Education Foundation
Scholarship Fund
Austin Education Foundation
Baieroski
Pass Through Scholarship
Gary Meckley
Scholarship Fund
Gloria V. Anderson
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Schwer III
Dr. Les & Donna V. Shull
Educational Scholarship
Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth T. Valentine
Graf Tech USA LLC
Scholarship Fund
Hamlin Bank & Trust Company
L.E. Whiteman Family
Memorial Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence
Whiteman, Jr.
Lions Club of St. Marys
Scholarship Fund
2013 Funds and Donors
Dr. Les Shull
Graf Tech USA LLC
Dr. Sandra Calkins Kowalski
Nursing Scholarship
Grandinetti Educational
Scholarship Fund
Mr. John Trambley
Edna Geitner Bennett
Scholarship Fund
Dr. & Mrs. Francis Grandinetti
Stackpole-Hall Foundation
Elk County Catholic School
System
Gregory Scholarship Fund
Johnsonburg Rotary
EITC Pass-Through
Greiner/Roof Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Susquehanna Wire Rope
& Rigging
Anonymous
Advantage Sales Company
Gus and Helen Wolf
Memorial Scholarship
Lions Club of St. Marys
Mary I. Filano Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Dr. & Mrs. Albert Filano
Michele A. Campbell
Nursing Scholarship Fund
Ms. Charlotte M. Beimel
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore J. Campbell
Nicholas J. Sinibaldi Music
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Russel J. Boehner
Ms. Clythera Hornung
Eleanor Harendza
Highmark Casualty Insurance
CAPSEA Endowment Fund
Northwest Savings Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Valone
Farmers National Bank
Caribardi Family
Scholarship Fund
Snyders Brothers
Jacqueline M. Renaud
NHS Scholarship Fund
Elcam, Inc.
Aiello and Associates, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Renaud
Pheasants Forever, Inc.
Oak Manor Inc.
Endowment Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Bennett
Elcam, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Myron Fernstrom, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. James Perry
Johnsonburg Alumni &
Friends Scholarship Fund
Windfall Car Wash
Carolyn E. Longwell
Katherine Allegretto
Rose Anne Schatz Reuscher
The Estate of Caroline E.
Longwell
Christine Cantrell
Dr. Maurus Sorg
Johnsonburg Rotary Alumni
& Friends
Charlotte Dobson Fund
Mr. Gus Wolf
Elk County Farm Bureau
Scholarship Fund
Eleanor Harendza
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Loeffler
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Ridgway
Marin Wyatt Ridgway
Mrs. Gloria Straub
Ms. Mary Lynn Sykes
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Sykes, Jr.
Peter & Amy Straub Fund
Straub Brewery
Carmella Manno
Pheasants Forever Youth
Outdoor Fund
Darla Noble
Ridgway Lodge No. 1183
Frank Rosenhoover
Pheasants Forever, Inc.
Elk County Society for Special
Services
Alan Sine
The Fraternal Order of Eagles
Mr. John Trambley
Mike O’Neil
Elk Diabetes
Scholarship Fund
Johnsonburg Class of ’64
Scholarship Fund
Potter County
Education Council Fund
Mike Prokop
Elk Regional Health Center
Duane & Barb Duffy
Mr. Lawerence Suglia
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Vaughn
Christian Cordero Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Robert Meholic
Kim Meier
Elk County Farm Bureau
Elk County Society for
Special Services Fund
Mr. Francis Dunworth
A.J. Straub
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Mr. & Mrs. Stanley & Helene
Nawrocki
RAHS Alumni
Scholarship Fund
Delores B. Just
Ram Gridiron
Football Club Fund
Ram Gridiron Football Club
Ridgway Elker Pride and
Spirit Scholarship Fund
In Memory of/
In Honor of – 2014
Autism Program for
Children-Dickinson Center
Evelyn Chase
Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Mrs. Betty Roth
In Memory of Kevin White
In Honor of Evelyn Chase’s
100th Birthday
In Memory of Lauren Storer
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Anonymous
In Memory of Patty Caribardi
Ms. Judy Allegretto
Dr. Nancy Fuhrman
In Memory of Eva Caribardi
Aurelia Burkhart
James & Bonita Casolo
Kathryn S. Comisak
Dr. Nancy Fuhrman
Mr. Ed Kucenski
Mr. & Mrs. David LaBenne
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Marchok
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Nordstrom
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Rakieski
Cosmo Schiafone
In Honor of James Caribardi
Jr.’s Birthday
Dr. Nancy Fuhrman
Sarah K. Folino Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Christian Cordero Memorial Scholarship Fund
Mr. Tom Folino
In Memory of Conrad Reuscher
Sette Family Scholarship
Fund
Susan Stauffer
Advantage Sales Company
Ridgway Rotary Club
Scholarship Fund
Ridgway Rotary Club
Rolfe Sportsmens Club
Scholarship Fund
Rolfe Sportsmens Club
Rotary Club of St. Marys
Scholarship Fund
Rotary Club of St. Marys
Ruth E. Reed
Nursing Scholarship Fund
Mrs. Marsha Keller
Ridgway Public Library Fund
Antionette Bill, TTEE
Caribardi Family
Scholarship Fund
Thomas & Almerinda Ewing
Amy J. Fehrenbach
Mr. & Mrs. Fran Fry, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Clark Lecker
Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Gerber
Belva Jasper
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Jesberger
Bernadette Malec
Nancy Meyer
MaryLou Reuscher
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reuscher
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Skrzypek
MaryAnn Stanisch
Mr. Dan Straub
In Memory of Jack Bowser
Amy J. Fehrenbach
Elcam, Inc. Fund
In Memory of Tim Sorg
Mr. James Blint
Steve Jerman Memorial
Scholarship Fund
David & Nancie Anderson
Stephen & Patricia Andrascik
Johnsonburg Class of ’64
Scholarship Fund
McKean Co.
Law Enforcement Golf
Linda Buchheit
In Memory of Linda Giogliotti
Terry & Rose Campbell
David Gigliotti
F.O.E. Kane Aerie 307 Small
Games Fund
Janet M. Herzing
In Memory of Thomas Mehalko
Marsha Keller
Kane Lion’s Club
Anita Mehalko
Dickinson Center Inc.
Taylor Schutz Memorial
Lady Dutch Basketball
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Donny Pistner
Lions Club of St. Marys
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen
Winiarcyzk
In Memory of Joseph Renwick
Lady Dutch Basketball
Booster Club
Robert & Janet Werner
Judge Vernon “Buddy” Roof
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giovanini
Mrs. Anne Roof
Diane Baumer
In Memory of Nancy Weis
Diane Baumer
Rebecca Kreckel
In Memory of Dorothy Heigel
& Gerald Boroi
In Memory of Lynda Pontzer
Diane Baumer
Elk County Farm Bureau
In Memory of Eva Caribardi
Elk Diabetes
Scholarship Fund
Jim & Kathy Herzing
In Memory of
Theresa Calla Murray
In Memory of Julie Stambaugh
The Fraternal Order of
Eagles 1406
Jim & Kathy Herzing
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In Memory of Mary Lynn Sykes
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore J.
Campbell
Nicholas J. Sinibaldi
Memorial Music Scholarship
In Memory of Mr. & Mrs.
Sinibaldi
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Mancino
In Memory of Rose Sobierajski
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Mancino
In Memory of Russel Reefer
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Mancino
In Memory of Susan Goodell
In Honor of Mary Mancino
Lynch-Radkowski Funeral
Home Inc.
Domtar Inc.
Michelle Campbell Memorial
Nursing Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Ridgway
In Honor of the Johnsonburg
Class of ’49 65th Reunion
Thomas Detwiler Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Jim & Kathy Herzing
In Honor of Evelyn Chase’s
100th Birthday
Johnsonburg Alumni &
Friends Scholarship Fund
Elk County Farm Bureau
Scholarship Fund
Jim & Kathy Herzing
In Memory of Rose Sobierajski
Frank Clark Memorial Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald H. Myers
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Jim & Kathy Herzing
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W.
Sobierajski
In Memory of Nancy Weis
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W.
Sobierajski
In Memory of Tom Pauline
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W.
Sobierajski
In Memory of Bob Hayes
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W.
Sobierajski
In Memory of Jim Piccirillo
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W.
Sobierajski
Perry Klein Memorial
Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Shirley Ann Klein
Keystone Medical Associates
In Memory of Tim Sorg
Gerald Klein
RAHS Alumni
Scholarship Fund
In Memory of the Deceased
Classmates of 1964
Marcia Dunton
In Memory of
Dr. Dennis Parlavecchio
Richard and Janet Hickoff
In Memory of/In Honor of – 2014
Continued
In Honor of Clara Mags
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Brucker
Debbie Lion
Gloria Shull
Jane Bryndel
Linda Lowe
DuBois
Educational Foundation
In Honor of Bill Peterson
Linda Buchheit
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremiah Lynch
Deborah Young
Gloria Shull
Penn Highlands Elk
Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Lynch
Samuel Zaffuto
Sette Family
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Richard
Catherman
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mallison
Christ The King Manor
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Marshall
In Memory of Sharon Ryan
In Memory of Bev Sette
Mr. & Mrs. John Chelgreen
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Nekuza, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Sorg
Mr. & Mrs. James Costanzo
Mr. & Mrs. James Pfingstler
In Memory of Cheryl Herzing
Mr. & Mrs. Michael DePalma
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pomanti
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Sorg
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Dickant, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. Alan Roth
In Memory of Helene Feile
Betty Taylor
Mrs. Jennifer Dippold
Leah Sain
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Sorg
St. Benedict
Scholarship Fund
Duane & Barb Duffy
Mr. & Mrs. John Samick
In Memory of Lauren Storer
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Mary Jo Scott
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Sorg
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Fritz
Mr. Frank Scutella
In Memory of Helen Mattur
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Fritz
Janice Simons
Ms. June Sorg
Mr. & Mrs. John Garner
Daniel Sorg
In Memory of Eileen Fletcher
Ms. Christine Gavazzi
Mr. & Mrs. Thaddeus Sorg
Ms. June Sorg
Martha Hanes
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Spence
In Memory of Polly Witmer
Judy Haranin
Kenneth Steudler
Ms. June Sorg
Carole Harshbarger
Mr. & Mrs. David Verne
Mr. & Mrs. David Hoy
Mr. & Mrs. James Vollmer
Ms. Kris Kronenwetter
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Vollmer
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Latouf
Jon & Cheryl Werner
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lecker
Mr. & Mrs. Irving Witonsky
Ms. Georgina Lemmon
Carrie Wood
Joseph D’Amore
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Santiso, Sr.
Thomas Synder
In Honor of Jerry Lanzel
Mr. & Mrs. John Dippold III
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lanzel
Mr. & Mrs. John Meholic
Mr. & Mrs. James Slay
Women Who Care
Endowment Fund
In Memory of Dorothy Heigel
Dr. Pamela B.
Allegretto-Diiulio
Mr. & Mrs. James Berkey
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The St. Marys Area
Economic Development Corporation
If a person in St. Marys were asked
what the St. Marys EDC was, the
answer would probably be, “I don’t
know.” The fact is, the average
person in the community does
not know or realize what the EDC
is and what it does. For most of
thirty years, Raymond Klaiber held
the position of executive director
for the organization and shaped
the EDC into what it is today. The
St. Marys EDC is the acronym
for the St. Marys Area Economic
Development Corporation which
provides low interest loans to area
industries that promote economic
growth. Unbeknownst to many
citizens of the community, the
organization is located in St. Marys.
Soon after retiring from a local
carbon company, Ray was asked
to fulfill the position as executive
director. During his reign, Ray
never lost a client nor got turned
down by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
for any loan he presented to the
committee. “A leader is only as
good as his followers,” is a quote
Ray used to describe the support
his board of directors always gave
him. Ray and his board were able
to fund loans up to $25,000 to local businesses to help strengthen
and develop the community. Ray
states that “the most satisfying
time of my life was when I was
with the EDC.” He is now retired
and succeeded by Valerie Weis,
who continues the successful legacy of the St. Marys EDC. After his
retirement as executive director,
he remained involved by serving
Valerie Weis and Ray Klaiber
on the Corporation’s board, until
recently. With the 30th anniversary
of the Corporation being celebrated in 2015, Ray recalled that there
are many successful ventures to
look back on and assures that
there are many more to come.
The St. Marys EDC, managed by a
nine-person board from the local
communities, started in 1985 and
ever since then, the corporation
has funded over 75 local industry
projects. Currently, this service is
providing 18 active loans, totaling
up to more than $625,000. The
success of the EDC relies on the
funds given to them from the City
of St. Marys , Elk County, organizations such as the Community
Foundation, and loan payments
from current clients. This year,
and many years before, the EDC
received a grant from the Elk
County Community Foundation
to aid in providing more loans to
businesses. For every $25,000 loan
given by the EDC, one job has to
be created or retained in the community. The EDC has gone above
and beyond this requirement and
has exceeded this expectation
many times by creating many jobs
throughout St. Marys. The corporation describes their loans as “revolving,” which can be explained
as when the money is brought in
from paid off loans, it goes back
out to fund another loan. The
Economic Development Corporation directly benefits the City of St.
Marys, along with the Jay, Fox, and
Benezette townships. The primary objective of the EDC is to help
promote economic growth in our
area by assisting new and existing
industries in obtaining low cost
financing for expansion and improvement projects. The EDC also
services as an intermediary between its clients and governmental agencies and service industries
in pursuit of resolutions to issues
inhibiting the growth objective.
410 Center St.
Johnsonburg, PA
Clark & Fritz Lecker
are proud to support the
Elk County
Community Foundation’s
Annual Report
45 Fraley St.
Kane, PA
Carpet One Flooring
& Home Furnishings
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814-965-2262
Women Who Care
The event was very successful
and a great time for the women to
have a good laugh and bring
potential guests to learn more
about the organization.
WWC annual business meeting “Barn Bash”
Women Who Care (WWC) is an
all-female group founded in 2009
by nine women. These women
strive to educate, encourage, and
expand the number of women
committed to philanthropy. They
use the dollars they raise to
strengthen our community by
providing funds and assistance to
issues that are important to families,
all the while having a great time.
WWC is in its fifth year and is
continuing to grow. For the 20142015 granting cycle there were
167 members eligible to vote for
their favorite community project.
The Women successfully granted
$20,000 to deserving nonprofit
organizations around the county.
The Granting Awards Night was
held in October at Sugar Hill Farm
in St. Marys, and about 100 members and guests were in attendance.
This membership year’s annual
business meeting was known as
the “Barn Bash” and included a
delicious dinner along with line
dancing and raffles. After dinner,
the women heard from the agencies
who had submitted grant requests.
At the conclusion of the presentations, the members cast their
ballots to vote for two categories of
grant applications; Arts and Recreation, and Health, Education and
Community Development. The list
of applicants who were chosen can
be seen at right. A good time was
had by all!
Women Who Care also held a
second membership event on
April Fools’ Day of 2015. Fittingly,
the event was a comedy night
featuring Dan Viola. The event
took place at the Royal Inn located
in Ridgway, where the women
enjoyed a great meal and were
entertained not only by the comedian but also by the Drama
Department of Elk County Catholic,
which performed a preview of
their musical production of The
Addams Family.
Women Who Care is a Women’s
philanthropic giving circle. With
the shared interest in strengthening the community by providing
assistance to important issues,
all women are welcome to join
Women Who Care. Members can
be as involved or uninvolved as
they wish. The main goal is to
provide grants to local charitable
organizations. To do so, women
make an Annual Contribution of
$100 minimum, which can be paid
over a year’s time. That donation
entitles members to a vote as to
what agencies will receive the
funds. The membership year is
from October 1st to September
31st with dues being paid by June
1st of that year. If you are interested in becoming
a member and making a donation,
or if you have more questions,
contact the Elk County Community
Foundation at 834-2125.
Women Who Care Grants 2014
$500
to the Wilcox Library for
Preschool Story Hour
$1,100
to the Elk County
Catholic School System for Drop Shot Basket Ball Funnel
$1,000
to the Boys and Girls Club for the Homework Club
$4,975
to Community Nurses Inc. for Auto Medication
Dispensers
$1,500
to the Dickinson Center Inc. for Dickinson Cross Roads Meal Program
$6,000
to LIFT for the Assisted Technology Project
$4,298
to the Johnsonburg Public Library for a color printer
$627
to the Elk County Historical Society for remodeling
Donor Advised for a
Day Winners’ Choices:
$200
Photo by Reedy
The Community Nurses’ auto medication
dispensers benefit many people in need.
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to the Guardian Angels Center by Margaret Miller
$200
to the Lions Club of St. Marys by Becky Kreckel
Women Who Care 2014-2015 Membership
Lilly Members
($500 and up)
Jane Bryndel _
Nancy Caskey _
Rosemarie Cienciva _
Paula Fritz Eddy _
Darceia Gorlowski _
Joan Holjencin
Kim Jaques
Joanne Ryan _
Carnation Members
($250)
Linda Buchheit
Sandy Buerk
Barb Duffy _
Charlotte Florivat _
Cly Hornung _
Kris Kronenwetter _
Vida Liptak
Mary Agnes Marshall _
Marti Masson _
Paula Micale
Deborah Dick Pontzer _
Betsy Roberts _
Eileen Ryan _
June Sorg _
Jennifer Stackpole
Daisy Members
($100)
Carol Allegretto
Judy Allegretto _
Pamela Allegretto-Dilulio
Connie Amendola _
Emily Baker
Michelle Baron I
Ann Bauer
Connie Bauer _
Jennifer Bauer _
Angela Bennett I
Anna Bish
Rita Blint I
Lucy Bobby
Christine Bohley
Sue Bon
Doris Bond
Mary Bowser
Kassie Brem I
Deborah Bressler
Kate Brock
Lisa Brouse _
Blythe Brunner
Deborah Brunner
Rose Campbell I
Jennifer Catalano
Heather Conrad I
Veronica Conrad _
Beth Constable
Mary Hellen Coroso
Jane (Marjorie) Cotter I
Cathy Cuneo
Jaqueline Cyphert I
Linda Decker _
Barb Detsch _
Elizabeth DiNardo
Jeanne Dippold
Jennifer Dippold _
Diane Dobson I
Sharon Donahue _
Cynthia Duell
Marcia Dunton
Joan Engel _
Amy Fehrenbach
Barbara Feidler I
Katie Fernan _
Molly Fernan _
Kathy Fingado I
Pamela Fingado I
Trisha Fitch I
Sandy Florig
Marie Fritz
Betty Geitner I
Marie Giazzoni _
Jane Gleixner _
Mary Ann Glover
Liz Hammer _
Barb Handwerger _
Aileen Hanes
Carole Harshbargar _
Barb Haskell _
Margaret (Peg) Hayes
Betsy Healy
Kathy Herzing
Jane Heverley
Danielle Hodgdon I
Theresa Hodgdon I
Gwen Hoffman
Linda Hoffman _
Nancy Hoffman _
Amy Jennings I
Marion Johnson
Veronica Joiner
Dana Jordan I
Janis E. Kemmer I
Kim Kerchinski
Kim Kim I
Cathy King
Lynette Kraus _
Rebecca Kreckel
Mary Louise Kutsch
Chris Lampe _
Carol Lanzel _
Sandra Lawrie
Fritz Lecker _
Julie Lecker _
Midge Lenze
Laurel Lori Leuschel I
Teddy Mackoviak _
Carey Mac’s Salon
Jan Maletto I
Mary Louise Maloney
Roni Marshall _
Mary McGrath I
Orma McKeon _
Mary Meyer _
Connie Mildrew
Allyson DeAngelo Miller I
Margaret Miller
Michelle Muccio _
Charlotte Muroski
Donna Nelson
Rebbeca Nelson
Erica Neubert I
Lori Nussbaum
Lori Oknefski
Pam O’Leary _
Barbara Pistner I
Carol Porr
Brenda Porter
Rebecca Powley
Miranda Putt
Monica Radkowski _
Sue Renaud
Teresa Caruso Richards
Sue Riddle
Barb Robertson _
Cheryl Rosenhoover
Tracy Ross
Kathy Ruescher
Lisa Salter I
Mary Beth Schaut
Peggy Schneider
Lori Schreiber
Paulette Schreiber _
Sandy Schwabenbauer _
Patti Schwer
Mary Jo Scott I
Heather Serafini
Amy Shields _
Gail Shturtz _
Alison Shufran _
Rose Ann Silveri
Janice Simons
Caroline Smith I
Missy Smith I
Betty Sobierajski I
Judith Manno Stager
Ashley Steele
Amy Straub
Cheryl Straub _
Cynthia Straub
Gloria Straub _
Kitty Straub _
Susanne Straub Schneider
Bea Terbovich _
Danielle Terbovich I
Barbara Thorwart I
Leslie Trumbul
Marisa Turchiano I
Linda von Hacht
Georgia Wagner _
Hope Weidenboerner
Val Weis
Lisa Werneth
Billie Jo Weyant _
Leah Whiteman _
Rita Anne Wiesner I
Geraldine Wolfe
Nanette Wolfe _
Judy Wolfel
DeeDee Wortman
Bev Yates _
Dianne Young
Carole Zendri I
Jean Zore
_
Founding
Member
New Member
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Women Who Care Steering
Committee Members 2014-2015
Charlotte Florivat
Chairperson
Pam Allegretto-DiIulio
Lisa Brouse
Barb Duffy
Jane Bryndel
Paula Fritz Eddy
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Jennifer Dippold
Kris Kronenwetter
June Sorg
Grants 2014
Donor Advised and Agency Endowment
$20,000
from the Ridgway
Volunteer Fire Department Fund for new hose replacement
$500
from the LE Whiteman Family Fund for the Make a Wish Foundation
$736
$1,000
from the Ham and Sally Johnson Family Fund for the Camp Mission Meadows
$572
$500
$1,000
from the Ham and Sally Johnson Family Fund for Grove City College
$28,524
$500
$305
from the Jake and Mary Meyer Fund for the Elk County Catholic School System
$505 from the Elk County Catholic
School System Fund for
unrestricted uses
from the Spunky
Norwegian Fund granted to Mansfield University Foundation for scholarships
$200
$30,930
$7,209
from the Serianni Family Fund for the Shiloh Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
$633
from the St. Marys Public Library Fund for operating expenses
$614
from the Kiwanis Children’s Program to fund the Children’s Program at the St. Marys Public Library
$12,200
from the Caroline E. Longwell Fund given to: Brock-
way Presbyterian Church, Sugar
Hill Presbyterian Church, Brock-
way Mengle Library, Brockway Ambulance Service, Brockway Volunteer Hose Company, and Brockway Area High School
Student Loan Program.
from the Charles and Doris Schloder Memorial Fund for the St. Marys Public Library
from the Bob and Betsy Roberts Family Fund for the St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
from the CAPSEA
Endowment flood relief projects
from the Harold C. and Marguerite M. Lenze Fund for ECCSS tuition assistane
from the Thomas and Mary Rita Valentine Fund for the Elk County Catholic School System
from the Dennis and
Deborah Bonnano Fund for the CEC Umbrella Fund
$4,500
from the Herbert Lenze Marching Band Fund for Ridgway Area High School’s Band Camps through 2012 to 2014
Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund
$4,850
to CAPSEA for Flood Disaster Relief
$10,000
to the Ridgway YMCA for Boy Scout Eagle Project at the Frank Clark Memorial basketball courts
$3,900
to the Ridgway Senior Center for Flood Disaster
Renovations
Granting Philosophy
The Elk County Community Foundation welcomes applications for
funding as part of its mission to promote the betterment of Elk County
and to enhance the quality of life for all residents.
The Foundation follows these principles when awarding grants:
Catalano, Case, Catalano,
& Clark-Radzieta, LLP
Awards
are made to non-profit organizations that provide services within Elk County and surrounding communities.
Certified Public Accountants
Grants
Main Office
The
9 North Front Street, Clearfield,
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1773 Kiwanis Trail, DuBois,
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are made primarily to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable
organizations.
Foundation seeks to meet the needs of the community rather than the needs of individuals.
Grants
are made to support programs serving all persons, regardless of race, religion, or creed.
Grant
applications are accepted as indicated by each fund and can be obtained by calling the Community Foundation office or by visiting www.elkcountyfoundation.com.
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Grants 2014
Harrison & Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund
$5,800
to the Dickinson Center Inc. for Handicap Door
$4,000
to Penn Highlands Elk for Disinfection System
$4,000
to the City of St. Marys for Infield Repairs on Berwind Field
Community Nurses, Inc. video technology equipment
$2,000
to the Boys and Girls Club for unrestricted uses
$5,000
$5,500
to the Christian Food Bank for Holiday Boxes
$5,000
$1,500
to Elk County Catholic School System for the Artist in Residency Program
$5,000
$6,400
to the City of St. Marys for St. Marys Park upgrades
$5,000
$2,500
$2,700
to Jay Township Volunteer
Fire Company for a Rescue
Utility Vehicle
$1,200
to Community Nurses for a Lift Chair for Adult Day
$6,700
to Dickinson Center Inc. for Equipment for Cross Roads
to Johnsonburg Knothole/ LEC for a Playground and Park
to the St. Marys Rotary for the Charitable Community Clock
to St. Marys Girls Little League for Field Drainage at Benzinger Park
to LIFT for the Assistive Technology Project
to the Historical Society of St. Marys for Parking Lot
$2,400
to St. Marys Area United Way for Rebranding
$1,674
to the Community Nurses
Inc. for Technology Equipment Used in Meeting Room
Elk County Economic and
Community Development Fund
$2,750
to the Shade Tree
Commission for Shade Tree Erie Avenue Project
$2,500
to Jay Township Volun-
teer Fire Company for a Rescue Utility Vehicle
$4,000
$2,700
to the Historical Society of St. Marys for Parking Lot
$4,000
to Penn Highlands Elk for Capital Campaign
$10,000
to the St. Marys
Economic Development Center for its Revolving Loan Program
to Elk County Catholic School System for Elementary School Blinds
$1,000
$2,500
$502
to Highland Township Recreation for Park Equipment
to the St. Marys Rotary Club for Rotary Clock Project
to the Benedictine Sisters’ Farewell Celebration
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St. Marys Rotary Clock
Grants 2014
2014 Elk County
Community Foundation Grants
9%
3%
Human Services (9%)................................................ $44,120
34%
17%
Health (3%)................................................................. $14,849
Community Development (17%).......................................$78,849
Environment (3%)........................................................$11,750
3%
2%
Arts & Culture (2%).......................................................$8,709
Education (32%)........................................................ $148,697
Scholarships (34%)................................................... $159,190
32%
Total................................................................................$466,264
Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)
The Pennsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development (DCED) designated The
Elk County Community Foundation
to serve as an Educational
Improvement Organization.
Any entity authorized to do
business in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and subject to
certain taxes is eligible to apply.
Tax Credits are limited to 75% of
the business’s contribution with a
maximum of $750,000 annually.
If a business agrees to make the
same contribution for two consecutive tax years, it may receive
a tax credit equal to 90% of its
contribution.
During the 2014-15 year, the Elk
County Community Foundation
Northwest Savings Bank also participated.
Farmer’s National Bank presents their EITC contribution
granted $65,600 to local public
school districts. The St. Marys
Area School District used their
EITC money to purchase equipment
to support the development of a
Certified Nurses’ Aide program
and is working closely with the
Community Education Center who
is also receiving some designated
funding for career development.
Johnsonburg Area High School
used EITC grant money for their
students to use new laptops to
access their curriculum. The
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Ridgway School District focused
on enhancing their technology
experiences of their students with
the EITC money they received.
If businesses wish to participate,
they must submit a brief application to the DCED. The application
can be found at www.newpa.com.
The Foundation also has applications and further information
available to assist with the business application process.
We Can Help You
Be a Philanthropist
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Since 2000, the Elk County Community Foundation has been partnering 12
with individuals and groups to establish charitable funds. The Foundation can help create opportunities for folks to achieve their philanthropic
goals. We are your community foundation and we will be here to sustain
your charitable goals forever.
Anyone can be a fund donor, one doesn’t need to have hundreds of thousands of dollars to do so, in fact most of our funds start out very small
and a lot of them only grow to the size and need of the donor’s wishes.
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For example, if a donor wants to give a perpetual $500 scholarship they
can start their fund with a minimal donation with the goal to grow it to
about $13,000. Below is a list of the size of our funds, as you see 64% of
our funds are less than $25,000. Your Community Foundation wants to
let everyone know that no matter how small or large, you too can give a
gift to support your community.
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3 Restricted Fund – The Donor
designates one or several nonprofit
organizations as a permanent grant
recipient.
$5,000 - $10,000
$10,000 - $25,000
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Fun
2 Scholarship Fund – Grants in the
form of scholarship; either the donor
committee or Foundation committee
can manage the student selection
process; the fund may be permanent
or nonpermanent.
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12%
14%
38%
14%
6%
12%
3%
1%
100%
$0 - $5,000
ed
1 Donor/Committee Advised Fund –
The donor recommends grant recipients,
amounts and disbursement schedule;
the fund may be permanent or nonpermanent
Percentage of
Total Funds
$25,000 - $50,000
2
Fund
$0 - $5,000
$5,000 - $10,000
$10,000 - $25,000
$25,000 - $50,000
$50,000 - $100,000
$100,000 - $500,000
$500,000 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000
Total
116 Total Funds
$50,000 - $100,000
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4 Discretionary Fund – Ensures that grants will be available in perpetuity,
for the most current community needs. Grants awarded from these funds
respond directly to community needs as defined by
a grants committee from the following types of funds: Area of interest (grants
designated to one are of charitable interest by the donor such as the arts,
health and human services, education, etc.) and unrestricted funds (a fund that
is nonspecifically designated to a particular use by the donor and is used as
community needs change.)
$100,000 - $500,000
0
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$500,000 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000
2014 Donor Advised and
Agency Funds
Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund grant recipients
Caroline E. Longwell Fund recipients
 Autism Program for Children at
Dickinson Center Inc.
 Benn
F. Goodrich Memorial Fund
 Harold
C. and Marguerite M.
Lenze Tuition Assistance Fund
for ECCSS
 The
Boys and Girls Club of
St. Marys Fund
 Jake
 Dennis J. & Deborah L. Bonanno
 Kiwanis-Children’s
& Mary Meyer Donor
Advised Fund
 Ridgway
 Rita
YMCA Fund
Garner Catholic Mass Fund
 Spunky
Norwegian Endowment . Fund
 Doris
Donor Advised Fund
St. Marys Library
E. Stackpole Donor
Advised Fund
 Dickinson
Center Inc.
Endowment Fund *
 L.E.
Whiteman Family Memorial
Fund
 Harrison
Dickinson
Center Inc. Autism
Program for Children
 Anthony
 The
Dickinson Center Inc. Children’s .
Prevention Services Fund
 Oak

 CAPSEA,
Inc. Fund
 William
and Veronica Conrad
Donor Advised Fund

Caroline E. Longwell Fund *
 Charlotte
C. Dobson
Memorial Fund
 Elk
County Council on the
Arts Fund
 Elk
County Development Fund
 Elk
County Society for Special
Services Fund
 Fund
Hal
for the Future
and Pauline Fritz Family Fund
 Ham
and Sally Johnson Fund
*New Funds in 2014
Program at
J. Marrone Memorial
Award Fund
Manor, Inc.
Endowment Fund
 Bob
and Betsy Roberts
Family Fund
 Charles
and Doris Schloder
Memorial Fund
 Peter
and Amy Straub
Family Fund
 Potter
County
Education Council Fund
 Pheasants
Forever Chapter 630
Youth Outdoor Fund
 Ridgway
Public Library Fund
 Ridgway
and Muriel Dauer
Stackpole Family Fund
Serianni Family Fund
 St.
Marys Area United Way, Inc. .
Fund
 Elk
County Catholic School
System Fund
 St.
Marys Christian Food Bank
Fund
 St.
Marys Public Library Fund
 Rita
M. Sorg and Marcella A.
Largey Memorial Fund for the
Elcam Community Center
 Tom
and Mary Rita Valentine
Fund
 Chester
and Grace Viola
St. Leo’s Tuition Assistance Fund
Borough
Charitable Fund
 Women
Who Care Fund
 Women
Who Care Endowment
 Ridgway
Fund
Volunteer Fire
Department Fund
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2014 Scholarship Funds
 Gloria
V. Anderson Scholarship Fund sponsored
by the Singing Dutchmen Men’s Chorus
 Angie
Bertolasio Memorial Scholarship
 Austin
 Edna
Family Scholarship *
 Frank
A. Campbell Memorial Nursing Scholarship
 Thomas
 Lori
 Dick
I. Filano Memorial Scholarship
 Sarah
 Golumbic
 GrafTech
Forster Memorial Scholarship
 Gilbert
 Bev
 Jeff
 Ridgway
Rotary Scholarship
“Buddy” Roof Memorial Scholarship
Gridiron Scholarship *
John E. Schloder Scholarship for Fine Arts
Family Scholarship
Sportsmen Club Scholarship
Benedict Scholarship
 St.
Marys Jaycees
 Community Involvement Scholarship
J. & Dorthy E. Hoehn Scholarship *
 St.
Marys Rotary Scholarship *
 St.
Marys Lions Club Scholarship
 Dean
M. Hulings Scholarship Fund
Schrecengost Memorial Scholarship
 Martha
and Shelli Johnson Memorial Scholarship
 Steve
Elker Pride and Spirit Scholarship Fund
 St.
Memorial Law Scholarship
 Hasselman/Hopton
 Ridgway
 Rolph
Education Scholarship
J. Hulings Memorial Scholarship
 Donna
E. Reed Nursing Scholarship
 Sette
Hogan Memorial Nursing Scholarship
 Diana
Martini Scholarship
High School Alumni Scholarship Fund
 Dr.
USA LLC Scholarship
 Greiner/Roof
M. Moran Scholarship
 Ridgway
 Ram
Art Scholarship
 Grandinetti
Meckley Scholarship Fund
 Vernon
K. Folino Memorial Art Scholarship
 Christopher
McClosky Memorial Scholarship
M. Renaud National Honor Society
 Memorial Scholarship
Fava Memorial Scholarship
 Mary
Llewellyn Memorial Nursing Scholarship
 Jacqueline
DeAngelo Memorial Scholarship
Diabetes Scholarship Fund *
B. Lenze Marching Band Scholarship
 Ruth
Detwiler Memorial Scholarship
 Elk
 Herbert
 Robert
Cordero Memorial Scholarship Fund
County Farm Bureau Scholarship
B. Lenze Boys Basketball Scholarship
 Catherine
Education Council Scholarship
 Elk
 Herbert
 Gary
Clark Memorial Scholarship
Leahy Memorial Scholarship
Leahy Memorial Scholarship
 Charles
Chase Scholarship *
 Christian
Launer Memorial Scholarship
 Pearl
Family Scholarship
 Community
Sandra Calkins Kowalski Nursing Scholarship
 Wayne
M. Brady & Naomi S. Brady
Memorial Scholarship
 Evelyn
G. Klein Memorial Scholarship
 Virginia
 Eugene
 Caribardi
M. Keebler M.D. Memorial Scholarship
 Josh
L. Bowley Memorial Scholarship
 Michele
 Howard
 Dr.
Geitner Bennett Memorial Scholarship *
 Helene
Kilhoffer Walsh Nursing Scholarship *
 Perry
Education Foundation Scholarship
 Baieroski
 Kathryn
C. Selle Memorial Scholarship
 Dr. Les A. and Donna V. Shull Educational Scholarship
Scholarship
 Nicholas
Jerman Memorial Scholarship
 Johnsonburg
Alumni & Friends Scholarship
 SGL
 Johnsonburg
Class of ’64 Scholarship Fund
 Straub
 Johnsonburg
American Legion Scholarship Fund
 Taylor
Sinibaldi Memorial Music Scholarship
Carbon LLC Scholarship
Brewery, Inc. Scholarship
Schutz Memorial
 .Lady Dutch Basketball Scholarship
 Johnsonburg
Rotary-Alva K. Gregory
Memorial Scholarship
 Joseph
 Jones
Family Scholarship
 Gus
 Sashy
and Gladys Kane Perpetual Scholarship
A. Williams Memorial Scholarship
and Helen Wolf Memorial Scholarship
*New Funds in 2014
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Sara-Jane Stackpole Legacy Society Members
The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) established the Sara-Jane
Stackpole Legacy Society on October 25, 2007. This date was specifically
chosen to mark the first anniversary of Sara-Jane’s passing. She was a
very special friend and on-going contributor to the Foundation. Because
of her belief in the Elk County Community Foundation and what it does,
the Board of Directors chose to honor her memory with this designation.
Sara-Jane was a true philanthropist.
The Foundation extends to everyone the opportunity to follow in SaraJane’s footsteps. By joining the Sara-Jane Stackpole Legacy Society any
one can become a philanthropist. One becomes a member of the Society simply by making arrangements for a gift in a will or estate plan and
advising the Foundation that is has been done.
Paul and Patti Bierley
Dennis and Deborah Bonanno
William and Veronica Conrad
Mr. Douglas Dobson
Richard and Paula Eddy
Mr. Albert Filano
Francis and Carolyn Grandinetti
Madeline Guthrie
Hamlin and Sally Johnson
Tom and Dottie Kane
Harold and Marguerite Lenze*
Mr. Ramsey Llewellyn
Jake and Mary Meyer
Christine C. Muroski
Michael and Susan Renaud
Robert and Elizabeth Roberts
Dr. John Schloder
Mr. Dauer Stackpole
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Mrs. Doris Stackpole
Sara-Jane Stackpole *
George and Bea Terbovich
Ms. Laurey Stackpole Turner
Tom & Rita Mary Valentine *
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Whiteman
Dick and Janet Wolfe
*deceased
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ST. MARYS, PA 15857
PERMIT NO. 51
PO Box 934
32 South Saint Marys Street, Suite 4
St. Marys, PA 15857
Phone: 814.834.2125
Fax: 814.834.2126
[email protected]
www.elkcountyfoundation.com
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Mission Statement:
The mission of the Elk County
Community Foundation is to strengthen
our region through development,
stewardship, and grant making
as donors achieve their
philanthropic goals.
Vision Statement:
The Elk County Community Foundation
connects people who care with
causes that matter.
Visit us on the web and check out our site: www.elkcountyfoundation.com
Become a friend and keep up-to-date with us on Facebook
The official registration and financial information of the Elk County Community Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of
State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Ham and Sally Johnson Are Making a Difference
You Can, Too!
Hamlin and Sally Johnson were married on September 11, 1948, having met at Grove City
College. They lived in Ridgway for 27 years and moved to St. Marys in September 1977. They
raised a large family of adopted and foster children (7 adopted and 30+ fostered). Hamlin
spent his working career with the Stackpole Corporation, retiring after 40 years as Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, and Director. He was a founding member of the ELCAM and
the Elk County Community Foundation and continues to serve on both of these boards. He is
a trustee of The Stackpole-Hall Foundation and is a director of Hamlin Bank and Trust Co. He
is also a past member of the Ridgway School Board and the Kiwanis Club. Ham is currently a
member the Shiloh Presbyterian Church and the Singing Dutchman Choir.
Sally died on July 10, 2009 after 60 years of marriage. The Ham and Sally
Johnson Family Fund, established with the Elk County Community
Foundation, will provide an excellent opportunity to memorialize
Sally in supporting those many interests she enjoyed during
her lifetime.
To learn more about scholarship funds, donor advised funds and other
philanthropic tools, visit www.elkcountyfoundation.com or call 814.834.2125.
Connecting People Who Care With Causes That Matter.
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