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:

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

 

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