This organizational endowment supports the YWCA to empowers women and children by providing quality services designed to maximize their spiritual, emotional and physical development.
Established by the Feinerman family and friends in 1984, this fund supports general charitable purposes, considering the needs of education and health. Mr. Feinerman was Chairman of The Foundation from 1974-1984, and founder of the Feinerman Insurance Agency. Mrs....
With matching grant support from the National AIDS Fund, The Foundation created this endowment fund to support agencies that provide services for those living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse.
Created in 2000, this fund supports programs and projects that provide disaster relief and human services in the communities of Lebanon, PA and Cressona, PA.
In August of 1991, Alice and Richard Angino hosted a major fundraiser, “La Soiree Polynesienne”. Contributors designated their gifts to establish the following permanent endowments: Angino Family Fund for Education and Children; Angino Family Fund for...
In August of 1991, Alice and Richard Angino hosted a major fundraiser, “La Soiree Polynesienne”. Contributors designated their gifts to establish the following permanent endowments: Angino Family Fund for Education and Children; Angino Family Fund for...
In August of 1991, Alice and Richard Angino hosted a major fundraiser, “La Soiree Polynesienne”. Contributors designated their gifts to establish the following permanent endowments: Angino Family Fund for Education and Children; Angino Family Fund for...
In August of 1991, Alice and Richard Angino hosted a major fundraiser, “La Soiree Polynesienne”. Contributors designated their gifts to establish the following permanent endowments: Angino Family Fund for Education and Children; Angino Family Fund for...
Anson Campbell was a published author, a produced playwright, and an exhibited artist. The fund was established in 1989 to assist artists and playwrights of all ages.
The Auxiliary to the Harrisburg Area Dental Society was founded in 1935. Fund income supports programs and projects providing dental care for the needy in the Harrisburg area.
Mr. and Mrs. Paden have been active volunteers in Mechanicsburg Meals on Wheels, the Messiah Lutheran Church Food Pantry and are members of Shepherdstown United Methodist Church. This fund supports hospice services for people of the Mechanicsburg area.
This fund was established in 1993 by Bob and Kay Trewhella. Income is distributed annually and serves programs supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
This CARE fund was established in 1991 to support programs & projects providing assistance to the homeless. Leading the effort were Boscov’s, Dauphin Deposit Bank, and the Patriot-News Company.
A gift from the late Mrs. Charles B. Pennell, Jr. established this fund in 1987. Income supports projects and programs for young people in Perry County.
On June 26, 1990, Christopher, a 1989 graduate of Central Dauphin East High School, died at the age of nineteen of a rare and aggressive cancer. Christopher’s family and friends established this fund in his memory to support educational programs.
Created in 1987 by Harold A. and Elizabeth R. Crist, this fund makes grants to projects serving Franklin County and which address health services with particular emphasis on cancer programs, and services for the needy, elderly, and persons with a disability.
Charles and Elizabeth (Betty) Bikle grew up in Franklin County. As adults, they dedicated their lives to serving the people of this community through Charles’ medical practice and through their enthusiastic volunteer work in numerous organizations within the...
Dr. Kunkel was a lifelong resident of Harrisburg, practicing medicine and surgery for many years. This fund seeks to provide accessibility devices, nutrition, and medical supports for individuals with disabilities in the city of Harrisburg.
Funding is provided to programs, projects and/or organizations that are meeting the needs in school and readiness, family engagement, career readiness and trauma-informed care as well as addressing barriers to quality early childhood education
As life-long residents of the Harrisburg area and daily dog-walkers, the Allens have developed an appreciation of local parks. Active in the volunteer community, Mrs. Allen has served as President of the Hemlock Girl Scout Council and Board Chair of Wilson College and...
Funding is provided to programs, projects and/or organizations to preserve our environment by connecting networks of people, resources and projects to promote responsible use and conservation of the region’s natural resources.
Harrison C. Kildare created this fund as a tribute to his wife’s compassion for others. The fund supports Mechanicsburg-based programs and organizations that serve people with terminal and debilitating illnesses, with first consideration to organizations dealing...
This fund, established through the estates of Harold N. and Thelma G. Lenker, is to support charitable programs for the benefit of the residents of the greater Millersburg, PA area.
Started in 1990 with a contribution from the Rehab Hospital of Mechanicsburg, the Heads Up Fund supports head and spinal cord injury prevention programs.
Ms. Morrow had a special love for children. She taught elementary school and specialized in building reading skills. Her fund is specifically to be used for programs that benefit children with a disability or who have other special needs.
Established through a bequest, this fund supports the development and ongoing implementation of effective programs/services to help individuals become economically self-sufficient through skill building, health and human services, and services that support people who...
This fund was established through memorial gifts in honor of Jamies Michael Curley. The fund provides grants to programs and projects that provide counseling for children with terminally ill family members.
Mr. Healey was very active in the Disabled American Veterans and the Catholic Church. Fund income supports programs and organizations that serve people with debilitating & terminal illness.
Established by Josephine Brenner in 1991, this fund benefits programs serving the homeless and other organizations representing education, the arts, and health care.
Mrs. Hershey, a lifelong resident of the Harrisburg area, established this fund in 1990; it was increased through a bequest. Income is used for unrestricted grants, educational programs and scholarships.
Justin Allen Eppley was born and raised in Perry County. This fund was established in his memory and provides funds for substance abuse treatment, prevention, and services for youth in Perry County.
Formerly of Harrisburg and active in the community, Linda Grass Shapiro now lives in the Baltimore area. This fund supports programs and projects in the arts.
The funds to establish the Moul/McCrone Trust Fund were donated by the late Kathryn S. McCrone, with the specific request that this Trust be administered by the Foundation and used for the purpose of advancing programs serving people with intellectual...
The Nancy C. Edwards Fund was established by friends in memory of Nancy to support programs and projects in the fields of literacy and creative writing, which were her passions during her lifetime.
Spencer G. Nauman, Jr., Counsel to The Greater Harrisburg Foundation, and his family, Helen Trimble Nauman, a lifelong supporter of the arts, Spencer III, Gibbie and John, created this fund to support the performing arts of theatre and dance.
Dr. Claude Nichols, a retired physician, is a former President of the Dauphin County Medical Society. Mr. Nathan Waters is of counsel in the law firm Rhoads and Sinon. These former members of the Board of Directors created this fund to support education...
This fund shall be used for grants to the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg, the Susquehanna Art Museum, the League of Women Voters of the Harrisburg Area, the American Association of University Women – Harrisburg Branch, and such other organizations as the GHF...
This fund supports organizations which seek to alleviate suffering, heal the sick, promote health, and enhance the wellness and well-being of children in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.,
To honor his mother and to encourage his generation to become involved in the community, Bob Welsh established this fund to help area families meet the medical needs of their children. This fund supports programs and projects in the field of health and human...
Samuel Kunkel was a founder of Mechanics Trust Company located in the building now known as the Kunkel Building. Mr. Kunkel’s fund supports activities for children & youth of the city of Harrisburg.
This fund, over 100 years old, was transferred to The Greater Harrisburg Foundation by Dauphin Deposit Bank and Trust in 1996, and supports charitable organizations in the City of Harrisburg for the relief of the poor of the city.
Initiated in 1987 with a gift from an anonymous couple, the fund makes grants to programs as recommended by the donors. An area of interest component of the fund supports youth-related programs.
This fund perpetuates the Auxiliary’s service to the Mechanicsburg community since 1937 and supports health & social services for the residents of Mechanicsburg; this includes any type of health screening
The Sigmund A. Miller Memorial Foundation, a private foundation, transferred its assets to The Greater Harrisburg Foundation in 1985. Income is used primarily for the purposes of mental health, and secondarily for other medical purposes.
In 1982, the Board of the Susquehanna Group Home, a group home for girls, voted to distribute its remaining assets to establish this fund to fight community deterioration and juvenile delinquency, and to lessen the burdens of government by providing guidance,...
The Hershey Company established this fund to support programs and projects in the field of hunger and homelessness. The company stated, “We believe that The Foundation will distribute funds equitably and efficiently to organizations supporting people in...
The net income of the Fund, after deducting the expenses of investing and administering it, shall be distributed on an annual basis specifically to organizations located in Perry County and whose missions are consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic...
The Town Pride Fund of the Mechanicsburg Area Foundation was created to honor the Borough’s 175th Anniversary. The intention is to pay tribute to the quiet charm of this small town and the pride which townspeople feel about its beauty, good schools, culture, and...
Funding is provided to programs, projects and/or organizations that provide educational, emotional, and physical development opportunities for youth that yield leadership and growth.
The Edmund C. Wingerd Jr. Award was created in 2002 to honor the integrity, professionalism, discretion, commitment to client, and commitment to community that distinguished the law practice of the late Edmund C. “ted” Wingerd, Jr. An Edmund C. Wingerd,...
The Emerging Philanthropists Fund was created in 2014 by the inaugural class of the Emerging Philanthropists Program (EPP). The fund benefits the EPP program and ensures there will always be funds for this program and the capstone grantmaking process. EPP is a...
Hope Springs Farm, a licensed adult day program, provides developmentally disabled adults with meaningful work on a farm, along with joyful group activities that lead to satisfying friendships. The founders chose TFEC for their funds because they wanted to be...
In 2012, when six offices and almost 300 Gannett Fleming employees were directly impacted by the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, the company and its employees acted swiftly to form and fund the Gannett Fleming Charitable Foundation to provide financial relief to those...
This fund was established to go right to the heart of meeting emergency needs of individuals residing in Perry County. The income from the fund will be funneled through various non-profit agencies to provide such things as food, heating fuel, vehicle fuel, and...
The Maple Hill Fund, established by Vermont residents Linda Miller, a native of Harrisburg and Rob Adelberg, contributes to organizations addressing problems of economic and social inequity , promoting the positive futures of undervalued and disadvantaged individuals,...
Marty Sacks was a leader, friend, and gentle, interesting person. He excelled in basketball, softball, table tennis, and handball. In 1984 Marty’s friends established this memorial fund to support projects related to his interests.
The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania (OIP) has established a Foundation through a new fund at The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. OIP is a group of 19 physician providers serving patients at 7 local locations. While most of the physicians sub-specialize, all...
Established in 1993 by the Rotary Club of the West Shore, this advised fund makes grants to charitable, educational and civic organizations and projects in the metropolitan Harrisburg area.
As a lifelong Harrisburg native, Walter Shearer was a founding partner of Shearer, Mette and Hoerner. He practiced municipal bond law for 52 years and also served as president of the Dauphin County Bar Association. After retiring in 1988, he accepted the position of...
The East Pennsboro Area High School Family Fund is designed to assist students, parents, and staff members during times of tragedy. The Fund enables us to provide for medical expenses, food, shelter, and other personal needs.
The Kids Trust is a fund created by and in memory of Gary L. Houck Jr. The purpose is to help young children of abuse grow up in a safe, happy, and exciting environment. The fund will consider grant proposals from agencies serving abused children.
This fund was established by William H. and Marion C. Alexander. Income is distributed to the Dauphin County Library System. Mr. Alexander served as a member of the GHF Board from 1985 through 1994.
Mr. and Mrs. Angino are both avid horticulturists and Mr. Angino has served as the Secretary of the American Horticultural Society. This fund is donor-advised.
The fund shall benefit needy parents with children in the NICU of the Geisinger Hospital NICU, Pinnacle Health Systems NICU and the Penn State Hershey Medical Center NICU.
The law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C. and its predecessors have provided personal injury litigation services since 1928. Angino & Rovner contributes substantially to many charitable organizations. This fund is donor-advised.
This donor-advised fund supports programs and projects that promote an awareness and appreciation of the delicate and harmonious relationship between man and his environment.
This fund was established in loving memory of John A. Arnold, a positive and optimistic who looked for the best in each person. In his final music composition, John wrote: “Find the fun. Celebrate God’s love.”
This donor-advised fund was created with a gift from Mrs. Samuel Auchincloss, and her son and daughter-in-law, Sloan and Susan. The fund will continue the Auchincloss family tradition of effective philanthropy.
Established in 1988 by Mr. and Mrs. Goldsmith, both active leaders in the community, income is to be used considering the recommendations of the donors.
This donor advised fund was created by Beverlee Lehr, a prominent, artist working primarily in clay, and Bill, a national and local arts leader who served as Foundation chairman. In 2024, Beverlee modified this to a restricted fund serving basic human needs. This fund...
This fund was established primarily to assist programs and institutions providing education and health care services, principally to the youth of Pennsylvania communities at the discretion of the donor
Established in 2001, this fund is used to enhance the lives of fellow members of the community through grants to charitable and community organizations, projects and scholarships.
This provisional fund supports agencies that enhance young persons’ lives through broadened experiences as well as advocacy activities for those who are disadvantaged, discriminated against or disenfranchised.
This fund is for mothers suffering from depression following the birth of a baby or while caring for young children. The stress associated with raising children as well as hormonal changes can lead to depression. Professional intervention may be necessary to help...
Longtime supporters of health and human service agencies in central Pennsylvania, George and Brigid Grode established this fund as a vehicle to complement their ongoing gifts to United Way agencies with a modest stream of funding for initiatives that advance social...
