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Scranton Area Community Foundation Encourages Residents to ‘Leave 5%’ to Support Future Generations

As the season of gratitude and giving begins, the Scranton Area Community Foundation is renewing its call for residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania to consider a lasting act of generosity: pledging to leave just 5% of their estate to strengthen their

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You’re Invited: 2025 WIP Annual Celebration 🌟

Join us for an inspiring evening as we reflect on the collective power of Women in Philanthropy. Together, we’ll celebrate the remarkable progress made to uplift women, girls, and families across Northeastern Pennsylvania—and look ahead to the

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Navigating the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: Tax & Estate Planning Insights

Join us for an in-depth review of the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and what it means for you, your clients, and your practice.Hosted by the Scranton Area Community Foundation in partnership with the NEPA Estate Planning Council, this

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Discover a Smart Way to Give Back to Your Community

Did you know there’s a simple, tax-smart way to make a difference right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania? A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is like a charitable savings account—it lets you set aside funds for giving, receive an immediate tax deduction,

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SACF Fund News | September 2025

Each month, we’re proud to share highlights from the charitable funds we manage and the initiatives they support—showcasing the impact made possible by generous donors and community partners like you. 3rd Annual John Dougherty Memorial

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Celebrating Community, History, and Generosity: Bells Across PA Unveiling

Members of the Scranton Area Community Foundation Board of Governors gather in front of the newly unveiled “A City of Hope, A State of Giving” bell at The Scranton Area Community Foundation at the Century Club. Pictured (left to right): Ellen Burkey,

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SACF Fund News | August 2025

Each month, we’re proud to share highlights from the charitable funds we manage and the initiatives they support—showcasing the impact made possible by generous donors and community partners like you. Join Us for the 5th Annual NEPA

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Standing with Nonprofits: Enhanced 2025 Critical Needs Grants

We are proud to continue standing beside our region’s nonprofit leaders, offering responsive, flexible support to help organizations thrive in times of great need and opportunity. In light of rising costs, growing demand for services, and recent

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Now Accepting Proposals: NEPA Workforce Funder Collaborative Manager

The NEPA Workforce Funder Collaborative seeks a senior strategic consultant to serve as the part-time Manager for the Collaborative. This role will help drive this new initiative and support the Collaborative’s strategic growth, funder engagement, and

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Robert H. Spitz Foundation’s Fall 2025 Grant Cycle Now Open!

Beginning on Friday, August 1, 2025, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Intent by Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM. The Robert H. Spitz Foundation awards grants to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

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