2021 Annual Report: Growing For Good
For 31 years, we have worked to empower individuals to become philanthropists, donors to make meaningful change, and caring citizens to build a legacy around their purpose. We are honored to be a growing, permanent resource for our community.
Thanks to more than 31,000 donors—and counting—we are growing for good.
This year, we are happy to report that your community foundation continues to grow community wealth, with estimated year-end assets that rose to $101.6 million as of this June 30. We made grants and charitable distributions of $15,227,750 and received donations from 5,595 separate donors totaling $14,689,450.
This year, CFA also was recognized with the highest-possible transparency rank through GuideStar by Candid, a nationally established source of information about U.S. charities and nonprofits.
The Philanthropic Leaders Advisory Network (PLAN) is an initiative of the Community Foundation specifically for wealth advisors. Click the image to learn more or view a list of current PLAN members.
The Legacy Society is our way of acknowledging your commitment to the future—today. Click the image above to see current members.
To all of our donors:
You are making an immeasurable difference. Collectively, you donated $14.7 million to our charitable funds this past year. That funding empowers dreamers, turning compassion and ambition into action and results. Your impact is felt in every corner of our region. You are making change that will last forever.
To the nonprofits we partner with:
Your ideas, projects, time, and energy are changing lives. You are creating beautiful spaces, feeding the hungry, and helping cancer patients through treatment. You are inspiring young people to be better learners, cleaning up our environment, and empowering single mothers to finish their education. You clothe families, bring history to life, help addicts and mental health patients with job training, and provide family-friendly activities for our communities. If there’s a need, you fill it, often without pay or recognition. You fill the Alleghenies with heart, and we can’t thank you enough.
Our Mission
We empower everyone in our community to understand how their philanthropy can leave a lasting legacy in our region.
Our Vision
We envision an inclusive and engaged culture of philanthropy that grows an abundance of resources that have a perpetual impact in a thriving region.
Our Equity Statement
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is committed to working toward a diverse, equitable, and inclusive society, where all individuals feel valued and respected. We are committed to taking a nondiscriminatory approach in our policies and actions, respecting diverse life experiences and heritages, and ensuring that all voices are valued and heard.
Philanthropy in Action: 2021 Annual Report Stories
Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund
Through grants and investments, the Metropolitan Edison/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund promotes the development and use of renewable energy and clean energy technologies, energy conservation and...
Meet Our Team
Mike Kane
President and Executive Director[email protected]
814-225-1247
Mike Kane has been at the Community Foundation since 2001. During that time he has had the opportunity to work with hundreds of donors throughout...
Angie Berzonski
Associate Director[email protected]
814-315-2982
Angie joined the Foundation in 2011. As Associate Director, she helps local nonprofits learn more about grant opportunities, manages the Foundation’s grantmaking programs, and assists...
Katrina Perkosky
Donor and Development Services Officer[email protected]
814-208-8411
After spending a decade in print media and radio broadcasting, Katrina joined CFA in January 2015. As Donor and Development Services Officer, Katrina oversees the...
Dina McGee
Bedford County Director[email protected]
814-623-0044
A lifelong Bedford County resident, Dina McGee dedicated 32 years to the field of education, including 23 as an elementary teacher and reading specialist, before...
Lladel Lichty
Somerset County Director[email protected]
814-525-9020
Born and raised in Somerset County, Lladel has spent nearly 27 years of her career there as well. Starting out with 10 years in local...
Marisa Lehman
Donor Services Associate[email protected]
814-225-1266
As Donor Services Associate, Marisa manages grants and scholarships administration and works with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals. Previously, she was CFA’s Administrative Specialist,...
Barb Charney
Accounting Associate[email protected]
814-208-8237
Introduced to the world of nonprofits 10 years ago, Barb developed a fondness working in community services and helping people. She joined the Community Foundation...
Emily Wood
Executive & HR Assistant[email protected]
814-208-8448
A Greater Johnstown High School alumna, Emily Wood graduated in 2020 from Pitt-Johnstown with a degree in English Literature. She is currently working on her...
Marie DeWerff
Administrative and Technology Specialist[email protected]
814-208-8389
Marie joined CFA in 2019 as the Foundation’s new Administrative and Technology Specialist. Marie helps CFA operations run smoothly, manages CFA partners’ critical online fundraising...
Kecia Bal
Communications Officer[email protected]
814-208-8394
A former news and business journalist, Kecia joined CFA in 2019. As Communications Officer, she works to highlight transformational changes the Foundation’s donors and partners...
Board of Directors
Mark E. Pasquerilla, Board Chair
CEO & President, Crown American Realty Trust
Michael Sahlaney, Esq., Secretary
Sahlaney, Dudeck & Hochfeld Law Office
Terry K. Dunkle, Board Treasurer
Retired Bank President/CEO
Michele Beener
President, Aspire Grant & Development, LLC
John Blackburn, III
Retired, Pennsylvania State Police
Lauren Cascino Presser, Esq.
Attorney, The Law Firm of Timothy M. Ayers
Alan Cashaw
Retired Chemical Engineer
Robert J. Eyer
CPA & Partner, Wessel & Company
Robert Forcey
Publisher, The Tribune-Democrat
Greg Glosser
President, M. Glosser & Sons, Inc.
John M. Kriak
President, Group Genesis, LLC
Richard H. Mayer
Retired Publisher, Tribune-Democrat
Dr. Tom Otis
President, Okard, Inc.
Sara Ann Sargent
President, Sargent’s Group
Randy Stager
Owner, Stager Chevrolet
Carol Stern
Retired Assistant Director/Director of Donor Services
Jeff Stopko
President/CEO AmeriServ Financial
Michelle Tokarsky, Esq.
Silverman, Tokarsky, & Forman LLC
Colleen Tretter
Registered Nurse
Deacon Jeffrey L. Wilson
Program Director, Flood City Youth Fitness Academy
Other Boards & Committees
Robert Allen – Executive Director, Emeritus
Dr. Frank Blackington
Abe Beerman
Scott Becker
G. Henry Cook
Lori Copley
Kim Craig
Allan Dennison
Dr. Albert L. Etheridge
The Hon. Linda Rovder Fleming
Robert Gleason, III
Dr. Curtis Goldblatt
Gary Horner, Esq. – Secretary
Darryl Myers
Renuka Narahari
D. C. Nokes, Esq.
Daniel Perkins
Bill Rice
James V. Saly
Thomas C. Slater
Kenneth Shorts
Matthew Smith
Robert D. Sweet
Ernest Wadsworth
Mike Kane, President
Mark Pasquerilla, Vice-President and Chairman of the Board
Terry Dunkle, Treasurer
Mr. Michael Sahlaney, Esq., Secretary
Louise Fisher
Wanda Keller
Connie McClain
Kristine Olsen
Wilda Sanna
Anita Sukenik
Amy Edmiston
John Kriak
Mark Pasquerilla
Lynne Ashe
John Blackburn III
Steven Dull
Haley Feaster
Kellie Goodman-Shaffer
Allen Harr
Alison Hostetler
Josh Lang
Dr. Tom Otis
Matt Otis
Leah Pepple
Debbie Bork
David Bork, Jr.
David Bork, Sr.
Jessica Borowitz
Michael Grimes, Jr.
Mark Pasquerilla
James Rihs
Michael Sahlaney, Esq.
William Shulick, Esq.
Amy Bradley
Terry Dunkle
Katie Fink
Don Gardill
Joel Landis
Art Martynuska
Karen Strubel Myers
Bette Slayton
Linda Thomson
Lynn Ashe
Terry Dunkle
Don Gardill
Beth Hullihen
Jen Johnson
Ned Kendall
Sue Mann
Rob McCombie
Melanie Miller
Mark Pasquerilla
Michael Sahlaney, Esq.
Rick Smith
Karen Struble Myers
Michelle Tokarsky, Esq.
Fred Baca
Don Burd
Wendy Dunkle-Daley
Justin Hillegas
Dan Iseminger
Jessica Michael
John Mobus
Gary Shetter, Jr.
Kenny Tewell
David Wallace
Leesa Keys-Waite
Terry Dunkle
Robert Eyer, CPA
John Kriak
Richard Mayer
Mark Pasquerilla
Michael Sahlaney, Esq.
Sara Ann Sargent
Jeffrey Stopko
Michelle Tokarsky, Esq.
Vickie Beer
Terry Dunkle
Robert Eyer, CPA
Robert Forcey
Monica Klatt
Kyle Kunkle
Alan Metzler
Mark Pasquerilla
Samuel Catanese
Casey Craig
Kim Craig
Raymond DiBattista
Steven Dull
John Kriak
Mark Pasquerilla
Craig Saylor
Tyler Trimbath
Olivia Bragdon
Dennis Brawley
Lauren Cascino-Presser, Esq.
Kellie Goodman-Shaffer
Rev. Sylvia King
Mark Pasquerilla
Kayla Puchko Stephenson
Dr. Leah S. Spangler
Colleen Tretter
Deanna Weaverling
Connie Anderson
Thomas Deetz
Harold Nicholson
Dr. Tracey Karlie
Carol Stern
Linda McDonough
Chloe Thomas
Tim Booth
Scott Gebhardt
Brian Hill
Frank Plank
Marybeth Smialek
Beverly Weaver
Gregory Winger
Davitt Woodwell
George Fetsko
Michael Kiel
Russell Kiel
Randy Stager
Vickie Beer
Henry Cook
Theodore Deskevich
Raymond DiBattista
John Fiesta
Allie Cook Hoffman
Matthew Melvin, Esq.
Lana Miller
Mark Miller
Pamela Ream
Carol Stern
Pamela Tokar-Ickes
Scott Bittner, Esq.
Sharon Clapper
Theodore Deskevich
Bruce Hottle
Sean Isgan
Lana Miller
Melanie Miller
Carol Stern
Brian Whipkey
James Zimmerman
Barnes, Saly & Company, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Our Financials & Bylaws
- 2021 Statement of Activities (condensed and unaudited)
- 2021 Statement of Financial Position (condensed and unaudited)
- 2020 Annual Report
- 2021 Audit
- 990 Form*
- GuideStar Profile
- Investment Policy
- Community Foundation for the Alleghenies’ bylaws
*It is the policy of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies to make available Form 990-T for any years in which it files that form.