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Letter to the Community
The Elk County Community Foundation celebrated yet another major
milestone in 2013! With the grants presented to agencies, municipalities,
and groups, the total dollars given to the community since its inception
in 2000 has surpassed the $2 million mark. In 2010, at our tenth anniversary,
we had granted our first million dollars. We are so excited that it only
took 3 more years to hit this next milestone. In addition we had a banner
year with new contributors coming to the Foundation for our help to
administer their charitable dollars. Over 21 new named funds were
established at the Foundation this past year to bring the total to 108.
Often we have been asked how the $2 million dollars has helped our
community. The Foundation grants have provided funds that agencies
received which help carry out their mission, without taking time and
energy away from their day-to-day work. These dollars enabled municipalities to update parks, equipment, and grounds without raising taxes.
Grants from the Foundation provided program dollars to Human Service
Agencies without state and federal help. And last but not least, the
resources provided through our scholarship program are helping to
ensure great leaders for generations to come.
But we need to remember that the Elk County Community Foundation is
more than giving scholarships and grants. Our focus is helping people,
families, groups and businesses be philanthropic or charitable. We provide the administrative and investment management services that make
it easy for donors to accomplish their charitable wishes with their tax
deductible donations to improve the quality of life in our communities.
Please enjoy reading about these accomplishments in this year’s Annual
Report and on our website, www.elkcountyfoundation.com.
Community Foundations honor the past, adapt to the present and prepare for the future. We are growing and we invite you to join us in our
efforts to help our communities today and prepare for tomorrow.
2013 Board
of Directors
Donald P. Valone – President
Jake Meyer – Vice President
J.M. Hamlin Johnson – Treasurer
Rich Smith – Secretary*
Barb Duffy – Acting Secretary
Gennaro Aiello
Paul Bierley
William Conrad
Charles Constable
John Dippold, III
Fritz Lecker
Donald Valone
2013 Board President
Paula Fritz Eddy
Executive Director
Mike Renaud
Judith Manno Stager
Charles Steger, Jr.
Daniel Straub
Paula Fritz Eddy
Executive Director
Chris Lampe – Finance Director
Judy Wolfel – Office Volunteer
Kelly Dietz – Summer Intern
*deceased
2013 Board of Directors
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A Year
In Review
ECCF Re-Certified:
Standards for Excellence Certification
five other Pennsylvania Community
Benefit Organizations achieving the
Seal of Excellence. Allen Kukovich,
Chair of Smart Growth, served as
Master of Ceremonies.
In 2013:
Created:
21 new charitable funds
Received:
Nearly $1,680,833 gifts with our
funds now totaling $8,004,158
Awarded:
56 grants and 135 scholarships
totaling $343,153
Participated in:
The PATH Scholarship Program,
which distributed an additional
$54,060 of matching dollars to
49 students
EITC Program:
Distributed $52,800 to Elk
County public school districts
PANO Certification:
Completed the requirements for
recertifications for the Standards
For Excellence
Elk County Community Foundation
(ECCF) was recently recognized
for successfully completing the
rigorous nonprofit re-accreditation
program known as “Standards for
Excellence®” through the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit
Organizations (PANO) during a
special recognition ceremony at
PANO’s Annual Conference. The
Foundation has demonstrated a
deep commitment to organizational
wellness and a high standard of
accountability throughout its
operations and governance.
Paula Fritz Eddy, Executive Director
of ECCF was on hand at the Conference to accept the certificate, where
the Foundation was honored in a
lunchtime ceremony along with
Standards for Excellence® offers a
robust program designed to help
organizations put their values into
action, providing a means for
structuring work in ways that
reflect and reinforce the values of
ethical, accountable operations and
governance, each and every day.
Recent research shows that focus
on a culture of ethics within an
organization is a vital condition for
achieving mission, and ultimately,
achieving what is possible for our
communities — the Standards provide an effective means to this end.
PANO is the statewide membership
organization serving and advancing
the charitable nonprofit sector
through leadership, advocacy,
education and other services. PANO
walks alongside organizations and
individuals working to improve the
overall quality of life in communities throughout Pennsylvania.
Tom and Mary Rita Valentine Fund
Newly established in 2013, the
Tom and Mary Rita Valentine Fund
supports Catholic education at Elk
County Catholic School System
(ECCSS) through scholarships and
funding for general operational
needs. The Valentines put the creation of their fund in their estate
plans, which will now provide
much needed dollars to ECCSS
forever. Northwest Saving Bank,
as well as local attorney Tom
Wagner, played a large role in giving guidance to the couple as they
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completed their charitable plans.
Kathy Reuscher and Tom Fledderman from Northwest Saving Bank
described Tom and Rita as “a very
loving, sweet couple that lived for
each other and their faith.” The
couple believed that by supporting
Catholic education they could
share their faith with the next
generation. We honor their
belief in Catholic education
by administering this fund
exactly how they wished.
Statement of Activities 2013
Committees
Investment Committee:
Year Ended December 31, 2013
REVENUES
2012
Total Total
Donald Valone
$1,680,833 $202,555
Gennaro Aiello
Contribution
Interest Income
138,762 131,546
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
680,553 489,085
Other Revenues
2,006 4,087
2,502,154 827,273
EXPENSES
Program
Administrative
Fundraising
369,823 328,784
73,310 66,012
8,681 8,099
451,814 402,895
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
2,050,340 424,378
NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
5,953,818 5,529,440
$8,004,158 $5,953,818
TOTAL EXPENSES
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR
Daniel Straub
2013 TOTAL REVENUES
J.M. Hamlin Johnson
John Dippold, III
Rich Smith
Finance Committee:
Dennis Bonanno
Chris Lampe
Paula Fritz Eddy
Scholarship Committee:
Daniel Straub
Paul Bierley
Mike Renaud
Jake Meyer
Grants Committee:
Bea Terbovich
Charles Constable
Fritz Lecker
Barb Duffy
Professional Services
endowments and named funds. Our endowments normally begin to grant
Auditing:
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
Catalano, Case, Catalano,
& Fannin
over an agreed period of time. Unrestricted endowments benefit Elk County
Investment Managers:
charities. Other funds can make grants to any charity in the United States.
CNB Bank Trust & Asset
The
Elk County Community Foundation is a growing collection of charitable
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.
PNC Institutional Investments
Northwest Savings Bank
Stifel Nicolaus Management
Vanguard Group
Legal:
Meyer & Wagner
Thanks
for the generous
paper donation by the
Johnsonburg Mill
Design and Printing:
Printing Plus, Inc.
Nancy Hoffman,
Hoffman Graphic Design
Photography Credits:
St. Marys Daily Press
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2013 Scholarship Winners

Gloria V. Anderson Scholarship Katrina Neyman, CCAHS ........ $750

Michelle Campbell
Memorial Nursing Scholarship 
Golumbic Art Scholarship
Lorie Baxter, SMAHS............ $1,650

St. Benedict Scholarship
Linnea Stager, ECCHS ............. $500
Leah Tamburlin, Pennsylvania
College of Technology ......... $1,100

Angie Bertolasio
Memorial Scholarship
Samuel Atwell, SMAHS ....... $1,000

Caribardi Family Scholarship Samantha Bevacqua, JAHS ... $500

Graf Tech USA LLC Scholarship
Scott Reichard, ECCHS....... $20,000
over four years

Helene Bowley
Memorial Scholarship
Melissa Bauer, SMAHS ........... $460
Taylor Bellina, SMAHS ........... $460
Rachel Ehrensberger, SMAHS .$460
Alicia Gerg, SMAHS ................ $460
Alec Foster, SMAHS ................ $460
Rachel Ginther, SMAHS .......... $460 Mitchell Ovell, SMAHS .......... $460
Matthew Quesenberry,
SMAHS .................................... $460
Robert Rhoades, SMAHS......... $460
Amanda Simbeck, SMAHS...... $460
Morgan Onink, ECCHS ........ $1,125
Laura Buchheit, ECCHS ....... $1,125
Michelle Imbrogno, ECCHS .. $1,125
Cassandra Riddle, ECCHS .... $1,125
Madison Yankovich, RAHS ..... $510
Christine Schauer, RAHS ......... $510
Katie Oknefski, RAHS .............. $510
Logan Feronti, RAHS ............... $510
Robert Byrd, RAHS ................... $510
Emily Larnder, RAHS ............... $510
Ellie Woodford, RAHS .............. $510
Luke Bobby, RAHS ................... $510
Emily Pierce, RAHS ................ $510
Josie Del Rio, JAHS ................... $910
Emilee Demay, JAHS ................ $910
Lisa Feronti, JAHS .................... $910
Quinn Luhr, JAHS ..................... $910
Emily Michael, JAHS ................ $910
“Thank you for believing in me
enough to award me this scholarship. At school this fall, it will be
nice knowing there are people back
home rooting for me to follow and
fulfill my dreams.”
Rachel Krieg – 2013 Elk County
Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipient

Frank Clark Memorial
Scholarship Anthony Leithner, RAHS......... $525

Community Education
Council Scholarship
Jackie Herbstritt........................ $500

Christain Cordero
Memorial Scholarship
Daniel Stauffer, ECCHS............ $500

Lori De’Angelo
Memorial Scholarship
Robert Rhoades, SMAHS...... $1,000

Thomas Detwiler
Memorial Scholarship
David Redmond, JAHS.......... $1,000

Elk County Farm Bureau
Scholarship
Rachel Krieg, SMAHS.............. $500 
Dick Fava Memorial Scholarship
Kelsey Karpinski, ECCHS......... $500

Mary I. Filano
Memorial Scholarship
Lorie Baxter, SMAHS............... $600

Sarah K. Folino Memorial Art Scholarship Amber Gerarge, SMAHS ......... $350

Hasselman/Hopton
Memorial Scholarship Logan Feronti, RAHS............... $900

Bev Hogan Memorial
Nursing Scholarship Samantha Garner, SMAHS...... $525

Diana J. Hulings Memorial Scholarship
Kyla Hoag, KAHS.................. $1,000

Donna M. Hulings Memorial Scholarship
Nichole Sluga, KAHS............... $500

Jeff and Shelli Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
Jeannine Smith, KAHS............. $500

Johnsonburg Alumni and Friends Scholarship Rhianon Fowler, JAHS............. $500 Caleb Hefright, JAHS................ $500
Lisa Feronti, JAHS.................... $500

Johnsonburg American
Legion Scholarship
Rhianon Fowler, JAHS.......... $1,000

Jones Family Scholarship
Shawn Colson, RAHS........... $4,000
over four years
Morgan Eckenroth, RAHS.... $4,000
over four years

Christopher Forster Memorial Scholarship Matthew Wickett, SMAHS....... $625

Sashy and Gladys Kane
Perpetual Scholarship Jordan Huntzinger, KAHS..... $1,000

Grandinetti Educational
Scholarship
Daniel Connelly, RAHS............ $500

Howard M. Keebler
Memorial Scholarship
Jessica Ginther, ECCHS............ $450
Miranda Dent, SMAHS............. $450

Alva K. Gregory
Memorial Scholarship Josie Del Rio, JAHS................... $500
Taylor DaCanal, ECCHS........... $500

Greiner/Roof
Memorial Law Scholarship
Amy Hoh, Charlotte School
of Law....................................... $350
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Perry G. Klein Memorial Scholarship Alex Schreiber, SMAHS........... $900
Dylan Dilulio, JAHS.................. $900

Dr. Sandra Calkins Kowalski
Nursing Scholarship Brittany Watts, JAHS............. $1,125

Josh Launer Memorial
Scholarship
Tracey Ecklund, RAHS............. $675

Ridgway Area High School Alumni Scholarship
Abigail Lampman, RAHS..... $500

Herbert B. Lenze Boys
Basketball Scholarship Joseph Jaques, RAHS............ $4,000
over four years

Ridgway Elker Pride and Spirit Scholarship
Alex Parson, RAHS................ $4,000
over four years
“I am extremely excited to start
this new chapter in my life and am
so thankful you all are supporting
me! God gives blessings in our
lives, and I am glad to say that you
all are a blessing in mine.”

Herbert B. Lenze Marching Band Scholarship Marianne Aboussou, RAHS.. $4,000
over four years

Ridgway Rotary Scholarship Kayla Weis, ECCHS.................. $500
Dawn Saquin – 2013 Gary Meckley
Scholarship Recipient

Pearl Llewellyn Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Miranda Dent, SMAHS.......... $2,000
over four years

Robert P. Martini Scholarship Kent Sabatose, BAHS............ $1,120
Zachary Puhala, BAHS.......... $1,120
Rachel Smith, DAHS............. $1,120
Samantha Kirk, DAHS.......... $1,120
David Stormer, DAHS........... $1,120

Gary Meckley Scholarship
Dawn Saquin, KAHS............. $1,000

Ruth E. Reed Memorial
Nursing Scholarship
Kaitlin Rucinski, DAHS............ $500

Jacqueline Renaud
National Honor Society
Memorial Scholarship Joseph Jaques, RAHS............... $650

Judge Vernon “Buddy” Roof Memorial Scholarship Joseph Jaques, RAHS............... $500

Dr. John E. Scholder Fine Arts Scholarship
Sophie Herzing, ECCHS........... $500

Dean Schrecengost
Memorial Scholarship
Marissa Smith, SMAHS......... $1,000

Taylor Schutz Lady Dutch
Basketball Scholarship
Rebecca Krieg, SMAHS............ $250

Martha C. Selle
Memorial Scholarship
Cheyanna Bailey, SMAHS..... $8,000
over four years

SGL Carbon LLC Scholarship
Maura Keyes, ECCHS............... $500
Taylor DaCanal, ECCHS........... $500
Robert Rhoades, SMAHS......... $500
Alex Schreiber, SMAHS........... $500
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
Nicholas Sinibaldi Memorial Music Scholarship
Brianna Pontzer, SMAHS..... $1,000

St. Marys Jaycees Community
Involvement Scholarship
Matthew Wickett, SMAHS....... $675

Straub Brewery, Inc.
Scholarship
Kristy Hanes, ECCHS............. $1,000
Stephanie Zimmerman,
ECCHS ................................... $1,000
Samuel Atwell, SMAHS........ $1,000
Alex Schreiber, SMAHS........ $1,000

Joseph A. Williams Memorial Medical Scholarship Eric Mastrogincomo, PCOM.$2,000
David Rupprecht,
Commonwealth Medical
College...................... $2,000
Scholarship Funds: An Important Part of Our Foundation
In 2013 alone, the Elk County
Community Foundation awarded
an outstanding $109,790 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-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.
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 go, receiving
a scholarship award from our
foundation has planted a seed of
philanthropy that will grow with
them until they 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
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 by
establishing scholarship funds.
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
PHEAA-PATH Program
The PATH program provides matching grant awards to undergraduate
students attending Pennsylvania post-secondary institutions who qualify
for additional funding. In 2013, the Elk County Community Foundation
granted $109,790 to deserving scholarship recipients. Through the Community Foundation’s participation in the PHEAA-PATH program, some
of the Foundation’s 135 scholarship recipients were awarded additional
funds totaling $54,060 in matching scholarship monies in the 2013-2014
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 award may potentially double because
the Foundation is an approved partner with PHEAA.
“Without receiving this scholarship,
paying for college would have been
close to impossible. I would like
to thank you again for giving this
scholarship to me. You have no
idea how much I truly appreciate it. “
Miranda Dent – 2013 Howard M.
Keebler M.D. Memorial Scholarship
Recipient
900 Theresia Street
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 781-2611
www.sglcarbon.com
Broad Base. Best Solutions.
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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 has chosen 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
Tom and Dottie Kane
Sara-Jane Stackpole *
Dennis and Deborah Bonanno
Mr. Ramsey Llewellyn
George and Bea Terbovich
William and Veronica Conrad
Jake and Mary Meyer
Ms. Laurey Stackpole Turner
Mr. Douglas Dobson
Michael and Susan Renaud
Tom & Rita Mary Valentine *
Richard and Paula Eddy
Robert and Elizabeth Roberts
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Whiteman
Mr. Albert Filano
Dr. John Schloder
Francis and Carolyn Grandinetti
Mr. Dauer Stackpole
Hamlin and Sally Johnson
Mrs. Doris Stackpole
*deceased
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2013 Funds and Donors

Administrative Support
Fund
Ms. Chelsea Bloam
Anonymous
Mr. Jesse Bosnik
Catalano, Case, Catalano,
and Fannin
CNB Bank
Elk Regional Health Center
Keystone Elk County Alliance
Meyer and Wagner Attorneys
Northwest Savings Bank
Stifel and Nicolaus Wealth
Management
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Carnovale
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Mr. & Mrs. Clark Lecker
Mr. & Mrs. David Bosnik
Mrs. Nette Cordero
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Crowe, Jr.
Johnsonburg Area School
District

L.E. Whiteman Family
Memorial Fund

Frank Clark Memorial
Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence
Whiteman, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald H. Myers

Lions Club of St. Marys
Scholarship Fund

Gary Meckley
Scholarship Fund
Ms. Allison Dellaquila
Ms. Sara Meier
Mr. Gary Meckley
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Roberts
Mr. & Mrs. David Ryan

Gloria V. Anderson
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Scutella
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Schwer III
Mr. Adam Simbeck

Graf Tech USA LLC
Scholarship Fund

Christopher Forster
Memorial Scholarship
Fund
Lions Club of St. Marys

Michele A. Campbell
Nursing Scholarship
Fund
Anonymous
Ms. Charlotte M. Beimel
Graf Tech USA LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore J.
Campbell

Grandinetti Educational
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Campbell
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Frey
Dr. & Mrs. Francis Grandinetti

Nicholas J. Sinibaldi
Music Scholarship Fund
Mrs. Philip Popielski
St. Boniface School Script
Program
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Renaud
St. Marys Area High School
Mrs. Joanne Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Forster
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Valone

Greiner/Roof Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Mr. Gary Kline
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wolfe
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Herzing

Donna M Hulings
Memorial Scholarship
Fund

Gus and Helen Wolf
Memorial Scholarship
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Mancino
Johnsonburg Area School
District
Mr. John Hulings
Mr. Gus Wolf
Mrs. Jodi Weidenhoff

Perry G. Kline Memorial
Scholarship Fund

Austin Education
Foundation Scholarship
Fund

Hal & Pauline Fritz
Family Fund

Dr. John E. Schloder
Arts Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Dr. John Schloder
Bernice H. Lecker

Pheasants Forever
Youth Outdoor Fund

Hamlin & Sally Johnson
Family Fund
Jeffery A. Adair Environmental
Restoration Consultants Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Hamlin
Johnson
Pheasants Forever Inc.

Jacqueline M. Renaud
NHS Scholarship Fund
Wilcox Sportsmen’s Club

Anthony J. Marrone
Memorial Award Fund
Austin Education Foundation

Bev Hogan Memorial
Nursing Scholarship
Mrs. Kelly Livermore

CAPSEA Endowment Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Valone
2013 Funds and Donors

Dr. Les & Donna V.
Shull Educational
Scholarship Fund
Dr. Les Shull
B. M. Eller
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Caribardi Family
Scholarship Fund

Dr. Sandra Calkins
Kowalski Nursing
Scholarship
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Renaud
Aiello and Associates, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Perana

Catherine M. Moran
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. John Trambley
Johnsonburg Rotary Alumni
& Friends
Johnsonburg Area School
District

EITC Pass-Through
Ms. Theresa Elinski Barnicle
Advantage Sales and Supply
Co. Inc.
Mr. John Trambley

Charles McCloskey
Memorial Scholarship
Fund
Charles McCloskey
Scholarship Foundation

Charlotte Dobson Fund
Mr. Douglas Dobson
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Suglia
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Vaughn

Christian Cordero
Memorial Scholarship
Fund
Alpha Sintered Metals
Windfall Car Wash
St. Marys Cavalier Booster Club

Johnsonburg Alumni &
Friends Scholarship Fund
Highmark Casualty Insurance Co.
Johnsonburg American
Legion Scholarship
Fund
PNC National City Equity
Partners
Johnsonburg American Legion
Post 501
Northwest Savings Bank

Johnsonburg Class of
’64 Scholarship Fund
Farmers National Bank
Snyder Brothers
Johnsonburg Alumni & Friends
Susquehanna Wire Rope &
Rigging
Mr. Paul Scott Calkins
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Elk County Farm Bureau
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Duane Duffy
Elk County Farm Bureau
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Sashy and Gladys Kane
Perpetual Scholarship
Fund
Ms. Patricia M. Silverman
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Eugene M. & Naomi S.
Brady Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Hamlin Bank and Trust
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Mr. & Mrs. Russel Boehner
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Ridgway
Mr. Gerald Klein
Ridgway Legion Club
Ms. Mary Lou Leslie
Mr. Chuck Simpson
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Potter County
Education Council Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Nawrocki
Potter County Education
Council

RAHS Alumni
Scholarship Fund
Lois Sadley
Mr. James Cousins

Ridgway Elker Pride
and Spirit Fund
Anonymous Donor

Ridgway Rotary Club
Scholarship Fund
Ridgway Rotary Club

Rita Sorg/Marcella
Largey Elcam Fund
Dr. & Dr. Maurus Sorg

Rolfe Sportsmens Club
Scholarship Fund
Rolfe Sportsmen’s Club
2013 In Memory of/In Honor of

Bob and Betsy
Roberts Family Fund
In Honor of Bob Roberts’
Birthday
DM Industries, Inc. or
Lois Sadley
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Caribardi Family
Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Patty Caribardi
Ms. Judy Allegretto
Mr. D.J. Caribardi

Dr. Sandra Calkins
Kowalski Scholarship
Fund
In Memory of Dr. Sandra
Kowalski
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Ms. Donna Kowalski
Ms. Carol Parana
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Elk County Catholic
School System Fund
Elk County Farm Bureau
In Memory of Georgianna
Cherry Simchick
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Gloria V. Anderson
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Herzing
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin
Schwer III

Johnsonburg Rotary Alva K. Gregory Memorial .
Scholarship Fund

Hal and Pauline Fritz
Family Fund
In Memory of Richard Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
In Memory of Ken Herzing

Michelle Campbell
Memorial Nursing
Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Cecelia Spowal
Mr. & Mrs. James Fritz
In Honor of Aurelius &
Virginia Herzing
Mrs. Judy Wolfel
In Memory of Magdalene B.
Hacherl
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy

Johnsonburg Alumni &
Friends Scholarship Fund
Mr. James Belardia
Ms. Theresa Elinski Barnicle
Mr. & Mrs. Wray Burden
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy

Johnsonburg Class of ’64 .
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Caputo

Elk County Farm Bureau .
Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Linda
Giogliotti
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Dickey
In Memory of Rosemary
Bryndel
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Herzing
Mrs. Marsha Keller
Mr. & Mrs. Donald P. Valone

Sarah K. Folino Memorial .
Scholarship Fund
Mr. Tom Folino

St. Benedict
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs Michael Lanzel

St. Marys Christian Food
Bank Fund
Mr. & Mrs. John Meholic
Mr. & Mrs. Donald P. Valone

Steve Jerman Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Borough of Kane

Taylor Schutz Memorial
Lady Dutch Basketball
Scholarship Fund
Lady Dutch Basketball
Booster Club
Mrs. Phyllis Cook
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Engel
Ms. Almiranda Ewing
Mrs. Chester Fletcher
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Frank

Thomas Detwiler
Memorial Scholarship
Fund
Mr. & Mrs. George Gasper
Domtar Inc.

Tom and Mary Rita
Valentine Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Clark Lecker
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giovanini
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Lindberg
Mrs. Anne Roof
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mallison
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Mancino
Ms. Rosalie Mancino
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Marconi

Wayne Leahy Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. William
McDonald
Johnsonburg Area School
District
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pfeufer
Mr. & Mrs. Clement P.
Piscitelli

Women Who Care Fund
Women Who Care Members
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Schwer III
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Simons
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Skrzypek
Mr. & Mrs. William Smith
Mrs. Louise Stoltz
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Straub
Ms. Irene Straub
Ms. Catherine Surra
Mr. Samuel Sylvester
Mr. & Mrs. John Thorwart
Ms. Doris W. Toronski
Mr. John Umbaugh
Mr. Diane Warren
Ms. Hope Weidenboerner
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wolfel
Mrs. Rose Johnston
Ridgway Area School District
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Schneider
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph
Hellebrand
Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Hull

Virginia Leahy Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. John Schmidt
Mr. & Mrs. Matthais
Wittenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hoffman

Judge Vernon “Buddy”
Roof Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Salter
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Hansen
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen K.
Herzing
Tom and Mary Rita Valentine
Estate
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Renaud
Ms. L. Beverly Runge
Ms. Theresa C. Bucci

Ruth E. Reed Nursing
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E.
Reinhart Jr.
Ms. Marin Wyatt Ridgway
Monica’s
Continued
Mr. & Mrs. Lou Radkowski

Nicholas J. Sinibaldi
Memorial Music
Scholarship
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bidondo
2013 Funds and Donors,
Mrs. Joan Raabe
Mr. & Mrs. Brent Rhoades
In Honor of the Johnsonburg
Class of ‘63
In Memory of Raymond
Burkhardt
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Prechtl
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore
Campbell
Mrs. Mary Benigni
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Mr. & Mrs. David Plows
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reuscher
Mr. & Mrs. James Blint
In Memory of Kenny Herzing
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A.
Piscitelli Jr.
In Memory of Victoria Koroleski
In Memory of Vera Sinibaldi
In Honor of the Johnsonburg
Class of ‘49
Ms. Maryanne Piscitelli

Perry G. Kline Memorial
Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Shirley Ann Klein
Mr. & Mrs. Ottomar Spence
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Mader
Mr. & Mrs. William Bartges
Mr. Art Colaprete
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Copella
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Ms. Cindy Egger
Mr. & Mrs. Rich Guaglianone
Mr & Mrs. Michael Schatz
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Hanes
Mrs. Karen Joyce
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kastmer
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Keebler
Ms. Miriam Meier
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2013 In Memory of/In Honor of, Continued
Mr. & Mrs. Val Nolan
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Haller
Mr. & Mrs. George Gasper
Mr & Mrs. John Meholic
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nussbaum
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Hanes
Mr. & Mrs. James Slay
Mr. & Mrs. David Pfaff
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E.
Haines
Mr. & Mrs. William Platt
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lairaad
Mr. & Mrs. Lou Radkowski
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Loeffler
Ms. Libby Requa
Mr. & Mrs. James McGonnell
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rettger
Mr. & Mrs. David Nedzinski
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Schneider
Mr. & Mrs. Lou Radkowski
Dr. & Dr. Maurus Sorg
Ms. Jeanne Robbins
Mr. & Mrs. John Sterbank
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Santiso Sr.
Ms. Sandra Streich
Ms. Mary Ann Schaefer

Pheasants Forever Youth
Outdoor Foundation Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Shuttleworth
In Memory of Joe Weinzierl
Mrs. Joan Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Troy Bennett
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Straub
Mr. Michael Shutika
Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Uljon
Mr. Daniel Sorg
Ms. Lisa Weis

Sette Family Scholarship
Fund
Ms. Barbara Werner
In Memory of Tim Sette
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Bauer
Keystone Minerals
Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Arnold
Ms. Dorothy Bon
Mr. & Mrs. George Gasper
Ms. Jean Kronenwetter
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Loeffler

St. Marys Christian Food
Bank Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Rimer
Mr. & Mrs. Francis A.
Santiso, Sr.
Ms. Rosalyn Schneider
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Shuttleworth
Mrs. Joan B. Smith
Mr. Thomas Snyder
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stauffer
Mr. & Mrs. Donald T. Weis
Ms. Lisa Weis

St. Benedict
Scholarship Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Fritz
In Memory of Pauline Olson
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rettger
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph D’Amore
Mr. Michael Haines
Mr. & Mrs. Denny Keller
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Piccirillo
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald R. Brennen
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J.
Ehrensberger

St. Marys Area United
Way, Inc. Fund
Mr. & Mrs. David Marconi
In Memory of Bev Sette
Mr. Karl E. Geci
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Jacob
In Honor of Jerry Lanzel
Mr. & Mrs. John Dippold III
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lanzel
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In Honor of Sally Lanzel
Mr. & Mrs. John Meholic

St. Marys Public Library .
Fund
In Memory of Mary Schlimm
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy

St. Marys Lions Club
Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Randy Bauer
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Herzing

Vernon “Buddy” Roof
Memorial Scholarship
Fund
In Memory of Vernon Roof
Mrs. Anne Roof
In Memory of Emma G. Cenni
Mrs. Frances Roof
Local Girl Scout Group’s Blanket Project Helps Children
“I’ve got something for the girls
of Savannah, and all of America,
and all the world, and we’re going
to start it tonight!” was the quote
said by Juliette Gordon Low in
1912 that started one of the most
influential programs for girls and
women in the past 100 years; the
Girl Scouts of the United States of
America (GSUSA). Over 100 years
later, the GSUSA has grown from
18 girls in Savannah, Georgia, to
over 3.7 million members of all
nationalities across the county.
Recently, the Elk County Community Foundation granted the St.
Marys Youth Council/Girls Scouts
a total of $3,960 from the Harrison
& Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family
Fund. The monies were to go to
their “Blanket Project”, where
the girls would use two pieces of
fleece material to make a tie-blanket.
They then donated some 150 blankets to the CAPSEA Shelter and
the Children’s Prevention Center of
Dickinson Center Inc.
Jean Farley, a ten year volunteer
troop leader in the Girl Scout
neighborhood, helped to oversee
the project. When asked about the
project, she spoke of how great it
was to see everyone working
together. The older girls were
teaching and helping the younger
girls and some of the younger
girls, once they were finished,
would go and help the others finish their blankets. “We were very
happy”, said Jean,” to receive the
grant and the girls had a lot of fun
with the project.”
CAPSEA and Dickinson Center
Inc were very excited to be on the
receiving end of this service project the Girls Scouts planned. Both
nonprofit agencies have programs
where blankets are given to children
in need.
Some other community service
projects that the girls are involved
with are recycling, volunteering
and playing bingo at Elk Haven
with the elderly, and donating
stockings full of puzzles, little
games, and books at Christmas
time to the Hahne Cancer Center
in Dubois.
“Someday, I hope to be able to give back to the community and help
others just as you are helping me. I cannot thank you enough for this
scholarship, and it is such a great honor to have received it.”
Scott Reichard – 2013 GrafTech USA LLC Scholarship Recipient
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Women Who Care
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. WWC
uses dollars raised to strengthen
our community by providing funds
and assistance to issues that are
important to families; all while
having a great time.
WWC is in its fourth year and is
continuing to grow. For the 20132014 granting cycle there were
139 members eligible to vote for
their favorite charities project.
The Women successfully granted
$16,400 to deserving businesses
and organizations around the
community.
The Granting Awards Night was
held in October at St. Leo’s Social
Hall in Ridgway, and over 100
members and guests were in
attendance. The theme of this
membership year’s annual business meeting was “Think Pink”
and included
Health and
Beauty Professionals
who shared
tips, samples,
and information to all who
attended. These ladies received
Foot Dexa Scans to screen for
bone density, essential oil samples,
and, as a special treat, massages,
hand waxing, and nail art; and
that’s just to name a few. After the
activities were over, the women
heard from the agencies who had
submitted grant requests. After
the presentation the members cast
their ballots to vote for two categories of grant applications; Arts
and Recreation, and Education
and Community Development. All
who attended would agree that
the night was very enjoyable.
Women Who Care also held a
second membership event in
March of 2014 called the “Spring
Women’s Social”. The event took
place at the Johnsonburg Senior
Center, where the women got to
imitate, for the camera, a previous
era with a selection of vintage-style
clothing and hats. Photos were
taken by Patty Calla. Local authors
also attended the event to provide
book signing opportunities. The
event was very successful and a
great opportunity for the women
to socialize and invite potential
members to learn more about the
organization.
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 really
can be as involved or uninvolved
as you wish. The main goal is to
provide grants to local charitable
organizations. To do so, women
make an annual contribution of
a $100 minimum, which can be
paid for over a year’s time. That
donation entitles them to a vote as
to what agencies will receive the
funds. The membership year goes
from October 1st to September
31st with dues being paid by June 1. 14
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 2013

$3,000 to the Elk County Council
on the Arts for the Summer Youth
Program
$2,250 to the Johnsonburg
Community Trust for playground
equipment

$670 to the First United Methodist
Church for the Pavilion Project
$3,000 to the Community Nurses Inc. for Ultrasound equipment
$2,200 to CAPSEA for Mandated
Reporters training equipment
$3,000 to the Junior Achievement for curriculum materials
$1,880 to the St. Marys Public
Library for a teen reading lounge
$200 to the Guardian Angels
Center
$200 to the Lions Club of St.
Marys
Women Who Care 2013-2014 Membership
Lilly Members
Jane Bryndel h
Nancy Caskey h
Rosemarie Cienciva h
Paula Fritz Eddy h
Darceia Gorlowski h
Joan Holjencin
Kim Jacques
Joanne Ryan h
Carnation Members
Christine Bohley
Linda Buchheit
Sandy Buerk
Barb Duffy h
Charlotte Florivat h
Cly Hornung h
Kris Kronenwetter h
Midge Lenze
Vida Liptak
Mary Agnes Marshall h
Marti Masson h
Paula Micale
Michelle Muccio h
Jennifer Piccirillo h
Deborah Dick Pontzer h
Betsy Roberts h
Eileen Ryan h
Debbie Salinas h
June Sorg h
Daisy Members
Carol Allegretto I
Judy Allegretto h
Pamela Allegretto-DiIulio
Connie Amendola h
Emily Baker
Ann Bauer
Connie Bauer h
Jennifer Bauer h
Anna Bish
Lucy Bobby
Sue Bon
Doris Bond
Mary Bowser
Deborah Bressler I
Kate Brock I
Lisa Brouse h
Blythe Brunner
Deborah Brunner I
Fritz Lecker h
Julie Lecker h
Lisa Lepovetsky
Mary Louise Maloney
Teddy Mackoviak h
Carey Mac’s Salon
Roni Marshall h
Orma McKeon h
Mary Meyer h
Connie Mildrew
Margaret Miller I
Diane Murphy
Charlotte Muroski I
Donna Nelson I
Rebbeca Nelson
Karen Nero
Lori Nussbaum
Lori Oknefski I
Pam O’Leary h
Carol Pontzer
Carol Porr
Brenda Porter I
Rebecca Powley
Miranda Putt I
Monica Radkowski h
Sue Renaud
Teresa Richard
Barb Robertson h
Cheryl Rosenhoover I
Kathy Ruescher
Sue Riddle I
Tracy Ross I
Mary Beth Schaut
Peggy Schneider
Lori Schreiber I
Paulette Schreiber h
Patti Schwer
Sandy Schwabenbauer h
Judy Carr h
Jennifer Catalano I
Veronica Conrad h
Beth Constable
Mary Hellen Coroso
Julie Cullen I
Cathy Cuneo I
Linda Decker h
Barb Detsch h
Elizabeth DiNardo
Jeanne Dippold
Jennifer Dippold h
Sharon Donahue h
Cynthia Duell I
Marcia Dunton I
Candy Eckert
Joan Engel h
Amy Fehrenbach
Katie Fernan h
Molly Fernan h
Sandy Florig
Barb Fritz h
Marie Fritz
Charlotte Gerg I
Marie Giazzoni h
Leanne Gillespie I
Jane Gleixner h
Mary Ann Glover I
Liz Hammer h
Carole Harshbargar h
Barb Handwerger h
Aileen Hanes
Barb Haskell h
Margaret (Peg) Hayes I
Betsy Healy I
Kathy Herzing I
Jane Heverley I
Gwen Hoffman I
Linda Hoffman h
Nancy Hoffman h
Marion Johnson
Veronica Joiner
Kim Kerchinski I
Cathy King I
Lynette Kraus h
Rebecca Kreckel
Chris Lampe h
Carol Lanzel h
Sandra Lawrie I
Ellen Scutella I
Heather Serafini
Amy Shields h
Gail Shturtz h
Alison Shufran h
Benedictine Sisters h
RoseAnn Silveri
Janice Simons
Carol Smith h
Judith Manno Stager
Ashley Steele I
Amy Straub
Cheryl Straub h
Cynthia Straub
Gloria Straub h
Kitty Straub h
Susanne Straub Schneider
Bea Terbovich h
Leslie Trumbul I
Linda von Hacht I
Georgia Wagner h
Hope Weidenboerner
Valerie Weis I
Brenda Weissenfluh I
Lisa Werneth I
Billie Jo Weyant h
Leah Whiteman h
Geraldine Wolfe I
Nanette Wolfe h
Judy Wolfel I
DeeDee Wortman
Bev Yates h
Dianne Young
Jean Zore
Member
New Member
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Women Who Care Steering
Committee Members 2012-2013
Charlotte Florivat
Chairperson
Barb Duffy
Jane Bryndel
June Sorg
Paula Fritz Eddy
Jennifer Dippold
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Kris Kronenwetter
Lisa Brouse
Pam Allegretto-DiIulio
Grants 2013
Donor Advised and Agency Endowment
GRANTS
$679 from the Charles and Doris
Schloder Memorial Fund for the
Elk County Humane Society
$524 from the Bob and Betsy
Roberts Family Fund for the St.
Marys Catholic Elementary School
$278 from the Jake and Mary
Meyer Fund for the Elk County
Catholic School System
$200 from the Serianni Family
Fund for the St. Marys Protestant
Cemetery Association
$500 from the LE Whiteman
Family Fund for the Make a Wish
Foundation
$576 from the St. Marys Public
Library Fund for operating expenses
$559 from the Kiwanis’s
Children’s Program to fund the
Children’s Program at the St. Marys
Public Library
$1,000 from the Ham and Sally
Johnson Family Fund for the Camp
Mission Meadows
$458 from the Elk County
Catholic School System Fund for
operations
$28,183 from the Harold and
Marguerite M. Lenze Fund for
tuition assistance
$900 from the Fund of the Future
by Dickinson Center Inc. for the
FRN Resource Book
$10,000 from the Charlotte
Dobson Memorial Fund for the
YMCA Capital Campaign
The Elk County Humane Society received a grant from the Charles and
Doris Schloder Memorial Fund.
Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund
GRANTS
$5,000 to CAPSEA for a phone system

$5,000 to Dickinson Center Inc: Elkwood Arts for the vending project
$3,500 to the Guardian Angels Center for Back-to-School Packs
$3,000 to the Elk County Humane Society

$1,500 to the Tricounty Rails-to-Trails for insurance and maintenance
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:
Awards are made to non-profit organizations that provide services
within Elk County and surrounding communities.
Grants are made primarily to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable
organizations.
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The 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.
ECCSS receives the Harold and
Marguerite Lenze Fund
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 2013
Elk County Economic and Community
Development Fund
GRANTS
$2,200 to the St. Marys Shade
Tree Commission to plant “shade”
trees in parks
$2,000 to the Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Services for summer youth
program
$1,800 to the Dickinson Center
Inc. for St. Marys Kindergarten
Readiness Program
$5,000 to the Christian Food
Bank for a new roof
$3,000 to the Dickinson Center
Inc. for an IT Recovery System
$1,000 to the Johnsonburg Area
School District for the Garden Project
$1,500 to the Johnsonburg Community Trust for Court Lighting
$6,900 to the Johnsonburg Public
Library for a sign, shelving, and
technology equipment
$1,000 to the Ridgway Area
School District for the Archery
Program

$5,300 to the St. Marys Economic
Development Center for a revolving
loan
Johnsonburg School District receives
a grant for the Garden Project.

$4,000 to the Elk Regional
Health Center for Capital Campaign
Harrison & Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund
GRANTS
$1,500 to the Community
Education Council for an Education
Workshop
$2,000 to the Boys and Girls Club
for unrestricted uses
$5,500 to the Christian Food
Bank for Holiday Baskets
$6,000 to Dickinson Center Inc.
for the IT Recovery System
$4,000 to Catholic Charities for
the Pregnancy Support Group
$5,000 to the Shilo Presbyterian
Church for unrestricted uses
$8,800 to the Community
Education Council for an Interactive
Television Unit
$3,200 to the City of St. Marys
Police Department for the DARE
Program
$3,960 to the St. Marys Youth
Council/ Girl Scouts for the Blanket
Project
$4,500 to the Community Education Council for a security system
$1,500 to the Elk County
Catholic School System for the
Future Business Leaders Program
Future Business Leaders of America
Grant, ECCSS.

$5,000 to the Elk Regional Health
Center for the Capital Campaign
$12,970 to the Elkland Search
and Rescue Inc. for Training Center
interior supplies
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$1,384 to the St. Boniface School
and Church for AED units
$5,000 to the City of
St. Marys/Heritage
Preservation Group for
Pocket Park benches
and equipment
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.
If a business wishes to participate,
it must submit a brief application
to the DCED. The application can
be found at www.inventpa.com.
The Foundation also has applications and further information
available to assist with the business application process.
EITC Grants:
$17,067 from the Educational
Income Tax Credit Program for the
St. Marys Area High School iPad Lab
$18,667 from the Educational
Income Tax Credit Program for the
Ridgway Area High School Interactive Television

$17,068 from the Educational
Income Tax Credit Program for the
Johnsonburg Area Elementary School
for computers and computer carts
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& Clark-Radzieta, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Main Office
Johnsonburg Area Elementary School purchases new laptop computers
with EITC Grant.
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“It was a pleasant surprise to learn that I had been selected to receive
this empowering award and words cannot express how appreciative I
truly am for the opportunities it presents and the horizons it opens up for
me. I really hope to one day make an impact on the world and change
it for the better, giving back to the community that has helped to shape
who I am as well as to those who have helped me on my journey.”
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Alec Foster – 2013 Helene Bowley Scholarship Recipient
9 North Front Street, Clearfield,
PA 16830  814-765-1624
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PA 15801  814-371-3000
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How to Create a Fund
For those interested in effective charitable giving, there simply is not a
better partner than a community foundation. When you establish a fund
at the Elk County Community Foundation, you gain a partner in philanthropy. With the community foundation you can achieve your charitable
goals in an effective, intelligent, creative, and confident manner. The
Foundation supports your giving by making available different types
of funds that are flexible, innovative, and personalized. Our boards of
directors and staff have a thorough knowledge of the specific needs of
the community and are uniquely qualified to inform you about non-profit
organizations and community issues. As a donor, your charitable intent
and personal approach to giving will determine the type of fund that is
best for you. Over the years the Foundation has been making a difference
in the lives of people in Elk County and the surrounding areas thanks to
numerous gifts, large and small, from members of our community. The
pooling of these gifts has allowed us to help people realized their dreams
and to connect those who give with those who need.
There are just four steps to creating your own component fund at The
Elk County Community Foundation. Here’s what you need to consider in
order to become a part of local philanthropy in your community.
1)Decide When to Give – You
can create your fund now, establish it in your will (and become a
member of The Sara-Jane Stackpole Legacy Society) or create it
through a trust arrangement that
benefits your family as well as
charity. Tax deductions are earned
at the time of your gift, while
grants awarded from your fund
will continue into the future.
2)Decide What to Give –
Almost any kind of asset can be
used to start your fund, such as
cash, publicly traded securities,
real estate, life insurance, tangible personal property and private foundation assets. We can
also discuss other options with
you, such as bequests, charitable
remainder trusts, charitable lead
trusts and charitable gift annuities.
3)Choose the Name of your
Fund – Most of our funds are
named for the donor or the donor’s
family. Every grant made from the
fund will carry this name. If you
prefer to remain anonymous, you
may choose a name accordingly.
4)Choose a Type of Fund – We
while we make sure that grants to
these groups remain relevant over
time and responsive to changing
circumstances.
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS ensure
that grants will be available and
given to the most current community needs. It’s the broadest giving
option.
AGENCY ENDOWMENT FUNDS
are established by nonprofit organizations to provide income to them.
The Foundation handles all administrative and investment responsibilities, freeing the organization to
pursue its charitable mission.
offer a variety of funds that are
flexible to meet donor needs and
charitable interests:
FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS
provide grants that meet the needs
in a particular field or geographic
area that is of interest to the donor.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
enable you to recommend specific
organizations to receive grants.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS provide
educational support to graduating
seniors and those in college to
achieve the dream of higher
education. You may define criteria,
the advisory committee, the school,
and the award itself.
DESIGNATED FUNDS let you
support specific organizations
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After you decide on these four
simple steps, The Elk County
Community Foundation will prepare
a fund agreement that outlines your
charitable intent. Once you sign
the agreement, the fund is officially
established. Depending on the needs
and the complexity of the gift, this
simple process can be accomplished
in a short period of time.
2013 Donor Advised and Agency Funds
 Pheasants Forever Chapter 630 Youth Outdoor Fund
 Ridgway Public Library Fund
 Ridgway Borough
Charitable Fund
 Ridgway Volunteer Fire
Department Fund
 Ridgway YMCA Fund
 Rita Garner Catholic Mass Fund
 Spunky Norwegian Endowment Fund*
 Doris E. Stackpole Donor
Advised Fund
 Harrison and Muriel Dauer
Stackpole Family Fund
 The Serianni Family Fund
Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund Grantees
 Autism Program for Children at
Dickinson Center Inc.
 Benn F. Goodrich Memorial Fund
 The Boys and Girls Club of
St. Marys Fund
 Dennis J. & Deborah L. Bonanno Donor Advised Fund
 Children’s Prevention Services Fund at Dickinson Center Inc.
 Ham and Sally Johnson Fund
 Harold C. and Marguerite M. Lenze Tuition Assistance Fund for ECCSS
 Jake & Mary Meyer Donor
Advised Fund
 Kiwanis-Children’s Program at St. Marys Library
 CAPSEA, Inc. Fund
 L.E. Whiteman Family
 Memorial Fund
 William and Veronica Conrad Donor Advised Fund
 Anthony J. Marrone Memorial Award Fund*
 Charlotte C. Dobson
Memorial Fund
 Oak Manor, Inc. Endowment Fund
 Elk County Council on the
Arts Fund
 Bob and Betsy Roberts
Family Fund
 Elk County Development Fund
 Charles and Doris Schloder
Memorial Fund
 Elk County Society for Special
Services Fund
 Fund for the Future
 Peter and Amy Straub Family Fund
 Hal and Pauline Fritz Family Fund
 Potter County
Education Council Fund
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 St. Marys Area United Way, Inc. Fund
 St. Marys Catholic Elementary & Middle Schools 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
 Women Who Care Fund
 Women Who Care Endowment Fund
*New Funds in 2013
2013 Scholarship Funds
 Gloria V. Anderson Scholarship Fund sponsored
by the Singing Dutchmen Men’s Chorus
 Perry G. Klein Memorial Scholarship
 Dr. Sandra Calkins Kowalski Nursing Scholarship
 Angie Bertolasio Memorial Scholarship
 Josh Launer Memorial Scholarship
 Austin Education Foundation Scholarship*
 Virginia Leahy Memorial Scholarship*
 Helene L. Bowley Memorial Scholarship
 Wayne Leahy Memorial Scholarship*
 Eugene M. Brady & Naomi S. Brady
Memorial Scholarship*
 Herbert B. Lenze Boys Basketball Scholarship
 Herbert B. Lenze Marching Band Scholarship
 Michele A. Campbell Memorial Nursing Scholarship
 Pearl Llewellyn Memorial Nursing Scholarship
 Caribardi Family Scholarship
 Charles McClosky Memorial Scholarship*
 Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship
 Gary Meckley Scholarship Fund*
 Community Education Council Scholarship
 Catherine M. Moran Scholarship*
 Christian Cordero Memorial Scholarship Fund*
 Robert Martini Scholarship
 Thomas Detwiler Memorial Scholarship*
 Ruth E. Reed Nursing Scholarship
 Lori DeAngelo Memorial Scholarship
 Jacqueline M. Renaud National Honor Society
 Memorial Scholarship
 Elk County Farm Bureau Scholarship
 Dick Fava Memorial Scholarship
 Ridgway High School Alumni Scholarship Fund
 Mary I. Filano Memorial Scholarship
 Ridgway Elker Pride and Spirit Scholarship Fund*
 Sarah K. Folino Memorial Art Scholarship
 Ridgway Rotary Scholarship
 Christopher Forster Memorial Scholarship
 Vernon “Buddy” Roof Memorial Scholarship
 Golumbic Art Scholarship
 Dr. John E. Schloder Scholarship for Fine Arts
 GrafTech USA LLC Scholarship
 Sette Family Scholarship*
 Grandinetti Education Scholarship
 Rolph Sportsmen Club Scholarship*
 Greiner/Roof Memorial Law Scholarship
 St. Benedict Scholarship
 Bev Hogan Memorial Nursing Scholarship
 Diana J. Hulings Memorial Scholarship
 St. Marys Jaycees
 Community Involvement Scholarship
 Donna M. Hulings Scholarship Fund*
 St. Marys Lions Club Scholarship*
 Jeff and Shelli Johnson Memorial Scholarship
 Dean Schrecengost Memorial Scholarship
 Hasselman/Hopton Scholarship
 Martha C. Selle Memorial Scholarship
 Steve Jerman Memorial Scholarship*
 Dr. Les A. and Donna V. Shull Educational Scholarship
 Johnsonburg Alumni & Friends Scholarship
 Nicholas Sinibaldi Memorial Music Scholarship
 Johnsonburg Class of ’64 Scholarship Fund
 SGL Carbon LLC Scholarship
 Johnsonburg American Legion Scholarship Fund
 Straub Brewery, Inc. Scholarship
 Johnsonburg Rotary-Alva K. Gregory
Memorial Scholarship
 Taylor Schutz Memorial
 .Lady Dutch Basketball Scholarship*
 Jones Family Scholarship
 Joseph A. Williams Memorial Scholarship
 Sashy and Gladys Kane Perpetual Scholarship
 Gus and Helen Wolf Memorial Scholarship*
*New Funds in 2013
 Howard M. Keebler M.D. Memorial Scholarship
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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.
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The Elk County Community Foundation
connects people who care with
causes that matter.
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Michelle Campbell Is Still Making a Difference
You Can, Too!
Michele Campbell was a bright, energetic nursing student
not far from completing her studies. An accomplished young
woman trying to achieve her goals, Michele attended the
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Her parents decided
to establish a memorial nursing scholarship in memory of
Michele after she passed away due to a car accident during her
commute to school. The Michele A. Campbell Memorial Nursing
Scholarship is among more than 68 Elk County Community
Foundation funds improving life for area students. 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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