Donor Advised Funds

AAABA Hall of Fame Fund

AAABA Hall of Fame Fund The intent of this fund is to support the Johnstown Old-Timers Baseball Association AAABA.

Abrahams Family Fund

Abrahams Family Fund The intent of this fund is to support local non-profit and charitable organizations in the growth, development, and quality of life of the Johnstown Region. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Ann and Michael Smith Family Fund

Ann and Michael Smith Family Fund The intent of this fund is to provide an endowment restricted to benefit early childhood education. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Anrmjl Fund

  The intent of this fund is to provide an endowment, which will benefit various charitable organizations.

Arthur Hagadus Scholarship Fund

Arthur Hagadus Scholarship Fund Benefits students selected by Rotary International, Johnstown.

Ashman Family Fund

Ashman Family Fund This fund provides support for local nonprofit organizations.

Autumn’s Angels Fund

Autumn's Angels Fund Autumn’s Angels is a donor advised fund that supports local playgrounds and to provide a place of sanctuary for those suffering the loss of a loved one.

Bako-Penksa Family Fund

Bako-Penksa Family Fund The intent of this fund is to provide support for students and activities at Bishop McCort High School.

Blackburn Fund

Blackburn Fund The primary purpose of this fund shall be to provide scholarships to Bedford County students who are interested in pursuing a career in the health care field and who intend to return to Bedford County upon graduation.

Bork Family Fund

Bork Family Fund The intent of this fund is to support local charitable causes of Indiana County and the building maintenance of the Homer City United Presbyterian Church and the United Methodist Church of Strongstown.

Bryan J. and Catherine Ann Lohr Fund

Bryan J. and Catherine Ann Lohr Fund The intent of this fund is to support the needs of children, animals, and community.

C. B. Ellis Canal Fund

C. B. Ellis Canal Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit organizations working to preserve the Pennsylvania Canal. Mr. Ellis owned two canal boats that traveled between Johnstown and Pittsburgh on the Pennsylvania Canal.

Casey and Erin Craig Family Fund

Casey and Erin Craig Family Fund To support local nonprofit organizations.

Chad Delier Scanlon Memorial Fund

Chad Delier Scanlon Memorial Fund This fund makes charitable distributions to support families and children suffering with life threatening illnesses and research, in memory of Chad Delier Scanlon.

Chamber Music Series Fund

Chamber Music Series Fund The intent of this fund is a donor advised fund.

Charcot Marie Tooth Foundation Fund

Charcot Marie Tooth Foundation Fund The intent of this fund is to support research and other activities related to CMT disorder.

Chestnut Ridge Christian Fund

Chestnut Ridge Christian Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit the Bedford County area through grants to human service organizations which respond to changing needs of churches, people, and non-profit groups in the area.

Clara Lasky Fund

Clara Lasky Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit the Special Olympics of Cambria County. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Clark Family Foundation Fund

Clark Family Foundation Fund This fund supports the charitable goals of the donor and grant distributions to address community needs.

Clearfield Creek Watershed Association Fund

Clearfield Creek Watershed Association Fund This fund is to provide an endowment, which will improve and protect the quality and the beauty of the Clearfield Creek Watershed, from the headwaters at Cresson, Pa to the mouth at Clearfield, Pa, by: assessing, monitoring, reclaiming, and controlling acid mine drainage into the Clearfield Creek; promoting wise use and management of natural resources in the Watershed, especially on issues which effect the water quality of the Clearfield Creek; protecting and enhancing natural areas in the Watershed and providing opportunities for the enjoyment of these natural areas; promoting awareness and appreciation of environmental issues through education so that the community can make sound choices for a sustainable, ecologically healthy future; and establishing environmental education and monitoring programs within the school districts located within the Watershed of the Clearfield Creek.

Commonwealth Commonsense Education Fund

Commonwealth Commonsense Education Fund This fund supports advocacy activity through nonpartisan research on good government initiatives.

Community Intervention Program Fund

Community Intervention Program Fund The purpose of the fund shall be to support the activities of the Community Intervention Program. The Community Intervention Program is a project of the Foundation.

CONCEPT Playground Distribution Fund

CONCEPT Playground Distribution Fund The intent of this fund is to support the construction of an integrated playgound at Roxbury Park in Johnstown. An integrated playground offers opportunities for all children to enjoy playing together, including those children with typical development and those with special needs.

Coney Island Lunch Fund

Coney Island Lunch Fund The intent of this fund is to provide an endowment that will benefit the Salvation Army and the Humane Society. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Daniel and Marcia Glosser Fund I

Daniel and Marcia Glosser Fund I The intent of this fund is to benefit various local non-profits. This fund will also award a $1,000 scholarship annually to a full-time student at Greater Johnstown High School. The recipient of the Dan and Marcia Glosser Scholarship Award should be a student who exhibits excellence in studies, concern for others and one who is involved in some form of community service.  A prime requisite of the student is a good moral character, evidence by a positive moral influence on others. The student must be one who works to the best of his/her ability and maintains a B average or better.  With the foundation of an education in the Greater Johnstown School System, the student should be planning to further his/her education in a college, university, or a two-year trade school. Contact your guidance counselor for more information on this scholarship.

Daniel and Marcia Glosser Fund II

Daniel and Marcia Glosser Fund II The intent of this fund is to benefit and continue donor directed charitable and cultural interests, established by board chairman Daniel Glosser and Marcia Glosser.

David A. Glosser Foundation Fund

David A. Glosser Foundation Fund The intent of this fund is to provide operations support to the Commmunity Foundation with the future distributions of the fund’s trustees.

Debra Mayer Fund

Debra Mayer Fund This fund supports heritage preservation, the environment, and the arts on an annual basis. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

DeMario Fund for Children

DeMario Fund for Children The intent of this fund is to support the Christian education for children (K-12) in the Greater Johnstown area and specifically to provide for projects that will benefit Bishop McCort High School and/or the Johnstown Christian School.

Diamond-Kaminsky Fund

Diamond-Kaminsky Fund The intent of this fund is a donor advised fund. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Diane Stephenson Memorial Fund

Diane Stephenson Memorial Fund The intent of this fund is to support nonprofit organizations.

Dick and Connie Mayer Family Fund

Dick and Connie Mayer Family Fund The intent of this fund is to provide benefit to the environment, our heritage, or the quality of life for the people of the Greater Johnstown area. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Donald L. Green Charitable Trust Fund

Donald L. Green Charitable Trust Fund The intent of this fund is is a donor advised fund.

Donato and Nancy Zucco Family Fund

Donato and Nancy Zucco Family Fund The intent of this fund is to support projects, programs, and activities that enhance the quality of life in our region. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Dorothy Pekala Scholarship Fund

Dorothy Pekala Scholarship Fund This donor designated scholarship fund is to provide a scholarship to a graduating senior from Richland High School who has been accepted to and will be attending St. Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania. Eligible students must have at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship will be paid to the school upon receipt of the student’s freshman year transcript. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Richland School District Scholarship Committee based on established eligibility criteria. No application required.

Dr. Albert Mall Family Fund

Dr. Albert Mall Family Fund The intent of this fund is to support local non-profit organizations. Created as part of 100 Families Project.

Dr. Joel A. Bezek and Family Foundation

Dr. Joel A. Bezek and Family Foundation The intent of this fund is is a donor advised fund.

Dylan’s Heart Fund

Dylan's Heart Fund The intent of this fund is to provide support for children with serious health issues and their families. Created by Dennis Owens, in memory of his son, Dylan Owens. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Earl and Jeanne Berkey Fund

Earl and Jeanne Berkey Fund The intent of this fund is to support arts organizations in Somerset and Bedford counties.

Ed and Julie Sheehan Family Fund

Ed and Julie Sheehan Family Fund The purpose of the Fund shall be to benefit Greater Johnstown Economic Development matching. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Edwin and Rosemary Pawlowski Fund

Edwin and Rosemary Pawlowski Fund The intent of this fund is to support non-profit organizations. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Elmer and Barbara Laslo Fund

Elmer and Barbara Laslo Fund This is a donor advised fund.

Ernie Blough Memorial Fund

Ernie Blough Memorial Fund The intent of this fund is to provide scholarship(s) and/or when special funding needs arise for local nonprofits. This fund is in memory of Ernie Blough, a brick/stone mason who was devoted to his profession and loved sports. Apply online by April 20.

Eugene and Evelyn Eyer Fund

Eugene and Evelyn Eyer Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit non profit entities in the Ashville, PA region, in the memory of the parents of Robert Eyer.

Felix Family Adoption Foundation Fund

Felix Family Adoption Foundation Fund The intent of this fund is to support families with the expense of adopting children.

Flower Barn Fund

Flower Barn Fund The intent of this fund is to support various local charitable organizations.

Forest Hills Alumni Association

Forest Hills Alumni Association The intent of this fund is to provide funds for a variety of projects at Forest Hills High School, including scholarships for students who will attend post-secondary schools, to honor distinguished alumni and to encourage alumni support of the district’s educational programs. Contact your guidance counselor for more information on this scholarship.

Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds

Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds The intent of this fund is to provide financial and technical support to start-up and existing watershed associations in key regional ecosystems.

Frances Hesselbein Fund

Frances Hesselbein Fund The intent of this fund is to recognize Mrs. Hesselbein’s efforts to develop our communities’ philanthropic activities, established in her honor.

Ganzy Family Charitable Trust Fund

Ganzy Family Charitable Trust Fund The intent of this fund is to be distributed by the Foundation, in accordance with its guidelines and policies, restricted to artistic and cultural activities within the Cambria Somerset region. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Garbarino Family Charitable Trust Fund

Garbarino Family Charitable Trust Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit non-profit organizations. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Garden Club of Johnstown Fund

Garden Club of Johnstown Fund The intent of this fund is a donor advised fund for promotion of gardening projects and beautification of Cambria County.

Gella Family Fund

Gella Family Fund This is a donor advised fund.

Genovese Market Fund

Genovese Market Fund The intent of this fund is to support community projects in the Kernville neighborhood. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Hilda Ellis Mayer Fund

Hilda Ellis Mayer Fund The intent of this fund is to provide for maintenance and operation of regional conservancies and walking trails.

Hit The Dusty Trail: Send Cancer Packing Fund, In Memory of Gary Fulton

Hit The Dusty Trail: Send Cancer Packing Fund, In Memory of Gary Fulton The intent of this fund is to support regional cancer research, hospices, and the needs of cancer patients and their families.

Horowitz Family Fund

Horowitz Family Fund The intent of this fund is to support non-profit organizations. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Hyatt Walker Fleegle Memorial Trust Fund, Hyatt’s Angels

Hyatt Walker Fleegle Memorial Trust Fund, Hyatt’s Angels The intent of this fund is will help to support families in the loss of a child, established in memory of Hyatt Walker Fleegle by his parents.

Indiana County Parks and Trails Legacy Fund

Indiana County Parks and Trails Legacy Fund The intent of this fund is to support the Indiana Park and Trail System, one of Pennsylvania’s most diverse and progressive. It also supports historic sites, natural areas, covered bridges, and the festival of lights.

Italian Abruzzi Cultural Heritage Fund

Italian Abruzzi Cultural Heritage Fund The intent of this fund is a donor advised fund.

Jackson Community Benefits Fund

Jackson Community Benefits Fund The purpose of the fund shall be to support projects or activities for the benefit of the Jackson Township Community.

James Ellis Mayer Fund

James Ellis Mayer Fund The intent of this fund is to enhance the quality of life through the endeavors of local nonprofit organizations.

James V. and Concetta M. Saly Fund

James V. and Concetta M. Saly Fund The intent of this fund is to provide an endowment that will benefit Windber Hospice Foundation, Altoona-Johnstown Catholic Diocesan Foundation, and the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Jane and Albert Francis Fund

Jane and Albert Francis Fund The intent of this fund is to provide support to the less fortunate and the education and enhancement of the artists in Somerset County.

John A. Fiesta Family Fund

John A. Fiesta Family Fund The intent of this fund is is a donor advised fund.

John and Grace Strachan Fund

John and Grace Strachan Fund The intent of this fund is to help needy families, honoring the memory of John and Grace Strachan. Donor will emphasize gifts to organizations supported by Mr. and Mrs. Strachan in their lifetime.

John P. Murtha Foundation

John P. Murtha Foundation The intent of this fund is is a supporting organization of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies.

John R. Fiesta Fund

John R. Fiesta Fund The intent of this fund is a donor advised fund supporting nonprofit organizations in Somerset County.

Johnstown Area Arts Endowment

Johnstown Area Arts Endowment The intent of this fund is to assist new programs introduced through local arts organization.

Johnstown Regional Indian Subcontinent Association Fund

Johnstown Regional Indian Subcontinent Association Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit education and human services in the Johnstown area. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Joseph A. and Christine F. Carpenter Family Fund

Joseph A. and Christine F. Carpenter Family Fund The intent of this fund is to support non-profit organizations. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Junah Nelson Krupper Fund for Congenital Heart Disease Awareness

Junah Nelson Krupper Fund for Congenital Heart Disease Awareness The intent of this fund is donor advised fund with a focus on congenital heart disease awareness.

Justin Goldinger Memorial Scholarship Fund

Justin Goldinger Memorial Scholarship Fund The intent of this fund is to support endeavors that characterize the memory of Justin Goldinger.

Keystone Christian Leadership, Career Development and Community Improvement Fund

Keystone Christian Leadership, Career Development and Community Improvement Fund The intent of this fund is to support Christian career development and educational opportunities.

Kriak Family Fund

Kriak Family Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit five local nonprofit groups in the Johnstown area. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Lymphedema Fund

Lymphedema Fund The primary purpose of this fund shall be to provide scholarships to Bedford County students who are interested in pursuing a career in the health care field and who intend to return to Bedford County upon graduation.

Lynn and Craig Ashe Fund

Lynn and Craig Ashe Fund The intent of this fund is a donor advised fund benefiting the arts, education and social services in Bedford County.

Mark and Lisa Pasquerilla Children Fund

Mark and Lisa Pasquerilla Children Fund The intent of this fund is a donor advised fund.

Mark F. Gojmerac Fund

Mark F. Gojmerac Fund The intent of this fund is to support economic development projects in Greater Johnstown. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Mark Pasquerilla Fund

Mark Pasquerilla Fund The intent of this fund is to provide a permanent legacy to the Greater Johnstown area.

Mayer/Kane Family Fund

Mayer/Kane Family Fund The intent of this fund is to support local nonprofit organizations. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Medical Community Endowment Fund

Medical Community Endowment Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit efforts of the medical community. Supported by the Apollo Ceremony in Partnership with the Cambria County Medical Society.

Memorial Hospital of Bedford County Foundation Fund

Memorial Hospital of Bedford County Foundation Fund The intent of this fund is to provide scholarships to Bedford County students who are interested in pursuing a career in the health care field and who intend to return to Bedford County upon graduation. Additionally, the fund supports other charitable efforts in Bedford County, including donations for equipment and program support to UPMC Bedford Memorial, scholarship support to the Allegany College of Maryland and Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Apply online by March 31.

Michael L. Bodolosky and Winsome W. Garland Fund

Michael L. Bodolosky and Winsome W. Garland Fund The intent of this fund is to support local nonprofit organizations. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Mihalko Family Fund

Mihalko Family Fund The intent of this fund is to support non-profit organizations. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Milton I. Friedman Memorial Fund

Milton I. Friedman Memorial Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit the organizations of Arts and Education, which Mr. Friedman supported in his lifetime. Created as part of the 100 Families project.

Morton Glosser Memorial Fund

Morton Glosser Memorial Fund This fund was created in memory of Morton Glosser, to support local nonprofit organizations.

Myrrel Overdorff Memorial Beautification Fund

Myrrel Overdorff Memorial Beautification Fund The intent of this fund is a donor advised fund.

Narahari Family Fund

Narahari Family Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit different grantees on an annual basis, established by Community Foundation board member Renuka Narahari and Dr. Premnath Narahari. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Nicholas J. Grillo Foundation Fund

Nicholas J. Grillo Foundation Fund The intent of this fund is for education and research, established in the name of Nicholas J. Grillo.

Norman S. Slick Memorial Fund

Norman S. Slick Memorial Fund This is a donor advised fund.

Our Mothers of Sorrows School Fund

Our Mothers of Sorrows School Fund The purpose of this fund will be for worthwhile projects at Our Mothers of Sorrows. 

Pamela J. Mayer Fund

Pamela J. Mayer Fund The intent of this fund is to support local nonprofit organizations. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Paul J. and Stella M. Repak Memorial Fund

Paul J. and Stella M. Repak Memorial Fund The intent of this fund is a donor advised fund.

Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown

Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown The intent of this fund is to support charitable causes and economic development purposes in the Greater Johnstown area.

Pennsylvania Green Business Initiative Fund

Pennsylvania Green Business Initiative Fund The intent of this fund is with the support of the Heinz Endowments, the Fund was established to identify sustainable and green initiatives in Pennsylvania, to provide appropriate early funding or support due dilligence, and then to assist in moving the projects forward.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Scholarship Fund

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Scholarship Fund The intent of this fund is to support students of the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

Picking Family Trust Fund

Picking Family Trust Fund The intent of this fund is to support the effort of organizations working to continue to make this community a great place to live and raise a family.

Portage 10,000 Name Board Fund

Portage 10,000 Name Board Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit efforts of the Portage Community.

Pouring Hope Foundation Fund

Pouring Hope Foundation Fund This donor advised fund is to make a positive difference in the lives of others, primarily children struggling with health issues, by raising money to provide support for less fortunate in the greater Johnstown area including Cambria and Somerset Counties.

Purich Family Fund

Purich Family Fund The intent of this fund is a donor advised fund.

Quaker Sales Charitable Fund

Quaker Sales Charitable Fund The intent of this fund is a donor advised fund.

Ray and Nancy Rizzo Foundation

Ray and Nancy Rizzo Foundation The intent of this fund is is a donor advised fund.

Ray DiBattista Charitable Fund

Ray DiBattista Charitable Fund This fund was created to benefit local charities and charitable causes.

Rebecca Lear Charitable Fund

Rebecca Lear Charitable Fund This fund provides support for charitable interests as directed by the donor.

Robert A. Allen Memorial Fund

Robert A. Allen Memorial Fund The intent of this fund is is a donor advised fund.

Robert and Beverly Eyer Family Fund

Robert and Beverly Eyer Family Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit non-profit organizations. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Robert B. and Frances C. Hornick Family Scholarship Fund

Robert B. and Frances C. Hornick Family Scholarship Fund The intent of this fund is established by the daughters of Robert and Frances Hornick in honor of their parents. The fund will provide a scholarship to a senior from Bishop McCort, Conemaugh Valley, Ferndale, Greater Johnstown, Richland, or Westmont Hilltop High School who intends to pursue a bachelor’s degree at any University of Pittsburgh campus in the fall semester after graduation. Apply online by April 20.

Ronald J. Spinelli Family Fund

Ronald J. Spinelli Family Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit the Central Business District of Johnstown. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Russell Lauf Family Fund

Russell Lauf Family Fund The intent of this fund is to support local nonprofit organizations. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Sally Sargent Fund

Sally Sargent Fund The intent of this fund is to provide for charitable needs for the community.

Samuel G. and Patricia Carpenter Fund

Samuel G. and Patricia Carpenter Fund The intent of this fund is to allow the donors to recommend different grantees on an annual basis. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Sara Fine Davidson Fund

Sara Fine Davidson Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit the elderly of Greater Johnstown and enhance educational opportunities for residents. As projects and needs arise, a special preference will be given to the local Jewish community.

Scott and Diane Little Fund

Scott and Diane Little Fund The intent of this fund is to support local nonprofit organizations. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Spadafora Family Fund

Spadafora Family Fund

This is a donor advised fund supporting nonprofit organizations in Indiana County.

Steeples Project Fund

Steeples Project Fund The intent of this fund is to support any endeavor that enhances the restoration, preservation and reuse of the Catholic Churches of Cambria City, Johnstown, PA.

Stephenson Family Fund

Stephenson Family Fund The intent of this fund is to provide for the charitable needs of the Johnstown community. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Stern Family Fund

Stern Family Fund The intent of this fund is is a donor advised fund.

Steve Purich Scholarship Award Fund

Steve Purich Scholarship Award Fund Provides scholarships to students from the following school districts: Greater Johnstown, Ferndale Area, Conemaugh Valley, Westmont Hilltop, and/or Richland Area.

Strachan Fund for Education and the Arts Fund

Strachan Fund for Education and the Arts Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit early childhood education and the arts in Johnstown.

The EADS Group Charitable Foundation Fund

The EADS Group Charitable Foundation Fund This fund supports the Donor(s) philanthropic goals, who will advise the Foundation on their charitable distributions annually.  

Tim and Jackie Ayres Family Fund

Tim and Jackie Ayres Family Fund The intent of this fund is to be used as needed, with an emphasis on children’s services and economic growth. Created by Tim, Jackie, Jonathan, and Allison Ayres. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Valley Pike Manor Fund

Valley Pike Manor Fund The intent of this fund is to reflect the purposes of Valley Pike Manor to provide housing, education and supportive services to low income and homeless persons and to positively impact the larger 8th Ward Community.

Walter J. and Darla J. Kleinmeyer Family Fund

Walter J. and Darla J. Kleinmeyer Family Fund The intent of this fund is to support local nonprofit organizations. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Warner Family Fund

Warner Family Fund The intent of this fund is is a donor advised fund.

Watershed Program spun from Tides Center

Watershed Program spun from Tides Center The intent of this fund is is a donor advised fund.

WHAA, Westmont Hilltop Alumni Association Fund

WHAA, Westmont Hilltop Alumni Association Fund The purpose of this fund is to support the endeavors of the Westmont School District and for community support. 

William Obert Scholarship Fund

William Obert Scholarship Fund The primary purpose of this fund shall be to provide scholarships to Bedford County students who are interested in pursuing a career in the health care field and who intend to return to Bedford County upon graduation. Apply online by March 31.

Zamias Galleria Fund

Zamias Galleria Fund The intent of this fund is to benefit local non-profit organizations such as Mom’s House or the Women’s Help Center.