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2 Community Foundation of Fayette County

Evolving Care ... for Life.

Evolving Care ... for Life.

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CROSSKEYSHuman Services, Inc.

Providing Services to the Agingand to the Mental Health Community

302 Shaffner Ave., Brownsville, PA724-785-6180

• Aging Programs, Centers and Meals on Wheels Mental Health Programs• Enhanced/Community Residential Rehabilitation Programs Social Rehabilitation Drop In Center Supportive Housing Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

Table of Contents Letter from the Chairman ............................4About the Community Foundation ...........62015 Grants .................................................8Scholarships ..............................................10Pennsylvania EITC Program.....................11Our Donors .................................................14Non Profit Leadership Series ...................16Fayette Philanthropy Project ....................16Donor Stories .............................................17List of Funds ..............................................20

Our Mission

The Community Foundation of Fayette County helps define charitable needs, connects donors with causes that matter to them, supports nonprofit organizations, and invests charitable assets to make the community a better place to live.

OfficersJames R. Foutz, ChairmanW. David Kerr, Vice Chairman (dec. 2015)Joshua Swimmer, Vice ChairmanBeth Casteel, SecretaryDavid M. Callahan, Treasurer

DirectorsAngela Braun, D.C.Robin BubarthNancy DeckerJ. D. EwingBill FiestaDan GearingDavid HughesJoyLynn G. HustonAmy LizzaPhilip Rishel

Ron Sheba, Ed.D.John Sunyecz, M.D.Lynda Waggoner Staff Clara L. Pascoe, Executive DirectorRenee M. Couser, Director of Donor RelationsGlenn A. Valdiserri, Ph.D., Director of FinanceEliese O’Neil, Accounting Assistant

Contact Us2 West Main Street, Suite 101, Uniontown, PA 15401Web: www.cffayettepa.orgPhone: 724-437-8600 Fax: 724-438-3856Clara L. Pascoe: [email protected] M. Couser: [email protected] Valdiserri: [email protected] O’Neil: [email protected]

AuditorBarnes, Saly and Co.

Investment AdvisorsJanney Montgomery ScottMorgan StanleyPNC Wealth ManagementWells Fargo

Photo Credits: Dan Cocks Clare Kaczmarek Susan McCarthy Timothy Nealon James Sabulsky Kevin Simpson

COMPLETE ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE CREDITSWhile in High School

Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School611 E. Crawford Avenue Connellsville, PA 15425

www.geibelcatholic.org

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4 Community Foundation of Fayette County

2015 was another great year for the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC). We continue to grow and to benefit both the community and region. We now hold $15 million in assets and 150 Funds. In 2015, we awarded close to $700,000

in grants and distributions and $195,000 in scholarships to students in Pre-K through College. Since our grantmaking program began in 2001, we have distributed $4.5 million in Fayette County and the region.

This year, we started two new programs: the Fayette Philanthropy Project and the Non-Profit Leadership Series. Both have shown great success. The Fayette Philanthropy Project was initiated to create new philanthropists and to generate interest in charitable giving.

The Non-Profit Leadership Series is a comprehensive program of classes focused on non-profit education for any individual interested in non-profit management or board service.

The CFFC assists donors by helping them to maximize the benefits of

their charitable giving efforts. We provide intelligent, proven investment management and immediate tax benefits. The Foundation’s strength is based on consistent asset growth, strategic grantmaking, flexible giving options for donors and unparalleled service to the non-profit community.

The Community Foundation of Fayette County is a premier example of how a small, civic minded, organization can make a huge impact both locally and regionally. Please phone or stop in the CFFC Office to see how you can join us and make a difference, too!

I am pleased and honored to have had the opportunity to serve as Chairman of this great group.

Letter From the Chairman, James R. Foutz

James R. Foutz

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of Fayette County

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6 Community Foundation of Fayette County

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) was founded in 1999 by a group of community leaders including John Buchanon, Charles Cluss, Lee Frankhouser, Albert Skomra, Lynda Waggoner, the late philanthropist, Robert Eberly, Sr., and three of this region’s largest foundations – the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, the McCune Foundation and the Richard King Mellon Foundation. It was their intent to create a charitable Foundation with a focus on Fayette County, in order to improve and enrich the quality of life for all residents, and to assist the County’s non-profit sector. The grantmaking program began in 2001.

The CFFC is led by a volunteer Board of Directors, with many having their own Funds to aid in their charitable giving. Daily operations are managed by a professional, local staff,

with decades of experience in non-profit management and development.

In 2009, the CFFC was named the Outstanding Foundation in Western Pennsylvania by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and first received National Accreditation from the Council on Foundations. In 2014, the Foundation received re-accreditation. As an accredited Foundation, the CFFC follows and applies strict professional standards and practices as set forth by the Council on Foundations and the IRS. There are over 750 community foundations in the United States, and only half are accredited.

The Foundation has grown since 1999, and our mission has expanded. We are leaders in the community and region and bring donors together to respond to both local and regional needs. Our

funding base has expanded as well. The CFFC now holds over 150 funds, approximately $15 million in assets and continues to grow.

If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved in charitable giving, please contact the CFFC at 724-437-8600, visit our website at www.cffayettepa.org or stop in the office at 2 West Main Street, Suite 101, Uniontown, PA. Today, anyone can be a philanthropist!

CFFC Vision

Fayette County has a vibrant infrastructure and is prospering from a renewed economic and social reinvention. The Community Foundation of Fayette County’s commitment to community philanthropy guides our charitable focus and provides for a healthy and prosperous Fayette County.

About the Community Foundation of Fayette County

Left to right. Eliese O’Neil, Accounting Assistant; Renee M. Couser, Director of Donor Relations; Clara L. Pascoe, Executive Director; Glenn Valdiserri, Director of Finance

What is a community foundation? Community foundations are non-profit, public charities created by and for the residents of a specific geographic area or for a specific purpose or interest. They exist to guide donors with charitable giving, assist the non-profit community, and take a leadership role in responding to regional problems and needs. Community Foundations enable everyone to engage in charitable giving.

What is the value of creating a “fund” with a community foundation? Community foundations offer donors personalized and very flexible giving options and make it easy to give!Charitable “funds” are created within a community foundation and are pooled and invested for greater financial return. Through the economy of scale, the combined resources produce better results than if invested alone. Through their “funds,” donors designate support for their favorite charities or for scholarships for deserving students. Donor recommendations are then reviewed for final approval by the CFFC Board of Directors. Non-profit organizations can establish “agency endowments” to provide sustainability for their future. A variety of “fund” types and options are available to fit any need, and every gift is 100% tax deductible, to the fullest extent allowed by law.Community Foundations are an attractive, less expensive alternative to creating a private foundation, but without the mandatory IRS reporting, accounting, fees or investment management. The Community Foundation does all the work and pays all expenses.

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— Grindstone, PA —

724-246-0811

SHUMAR’S WELDING

& MACHINE SERVICE, INC

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8 Community Foundation of Fayette County

2015 Grants Awarded - $684,786

Agency Endowment Grants - $186,082 Agency Funds are created to support the mission and operation of specific non-profit organizations. Listed below are the Agency Funds that

accepted annual distributions in 2015 and the organizations supported. Some groups chose not to receive distributions this year, and their names are not listed.

Fayette County Community Trust Endowment Fund American Red Cross Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region Permanent Fund Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region Bridgeport Cemetery Fund Bridgeport Cemetery Brownsville Free Public Library Permanent Fund Brownsville Free Public Library Fayette County Fair Fund Fayette County Agricultural Improvement AssociationCommunity Action Fund Fayette County Community Action Agency Fayette County Cultural Trust Fund Fayette County Cultural TrustFayette Friends of Animals No-Kill Animal Shelter Fund Fayette Friends of Animals

Eberly Family Permanent Fund for Girl Scouting Girl Scouts of Western PAThe Bruning Fund for the Girl Scouts of Western PA Girl Scouts of Western PA Greater Uniontown Heritage Consortium Permanent Fund State Theatre Center for the ArtsHighlands Hospital Endowment Fund Highlands HospitalLaurel Highlands Academic Foundation Fund Laurel Highlands Academic FoundationFayette Cooperative Extension Endowment Fund Penn State Cooperative Extension - Fayette Pleasant View Cemetery Permanent Fund Pleasant View CemeterySt. Peter’s Anglican Church Permanent Fund St. Peter’s Anglican ChurchSt. Peter’s Lutheran Church Permanent Fund

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Stephen and Helen Blazek Memorial Educational Endowment Fund of St. Peters Lutheran Church St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Three Rivers Community Foundation Fund Three Rivers Community Foundation Touchstone Center for Crafts Endowment Touchstone Center for Crafts YMCA Permanent Fund Uniontown Area YMCAUniontown Public Library (Eberly Endowment) Uniontown Public Library Uniontown Rotary Club Educational Fund Uniontown Rotary Club United Way of South Fayette Permanent Fund United Way of South Fayette, Inc. Westmoreland Fayette Council Boy Scouts of America Permanent Fund Westmoreland-Fayette Council Boy Scouts of America

Donor Advised Grants - $91,889 Donor Advised Funds are created by donors who prefer to have advisory privileges regarding distributions from their Funds. The following list are

Donor Advised Funds and the organizations approved for support.

Funds: Anonymous Braun Family Charitable Endowment Fund Richard H. Burkland Charitable Fund

Casteel Family Advised Fund The Champion Fund Charitable Fund of Specialty Conduit and Manufacturing, LLC Thelma L. Solomon Davis Charitable Fund

Dowling Family Special Projects Fund John A. Fiesta Family Charitable Advised Fund James and Tammer Gabriel Charitable Fund Randy D. Galiotto, Sr. Memorial Fund Gnagey Huston Family Fund Johnson Matthey Community Fund McMonagle Charitable Fund Nelson Foundation Fund O’Neil Family Charitable Advised Fund Stephen A. and Rita Peters Permanent Fund Protin Family - Mon Valley Community Fund Sunyecz Family Fund Swimmer Family Advised Fund

Organizations: Albert Gallatin Area School District American Heart Association Brownsville Area School District Calvary United Methodist Church Carnegie Free Library Catholic Charities of Greensburg The Challenge Program, Inc. City Mission-Living Stones, Inc. Concern for Children, Inc. Connect to Classrooms Demi Brae Cuccia Awareness Organization Drexel University Elks National Foundation Fairchance Volunteer Fire Department Farmington Volunteer Fire Department Fayette County Association for the Blind Fayette County Community Action Agency Fayette County Youth Soccer Club The Foundation for California University of PA

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Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High SchoolGreat Meadows Garden ClubImmaculate Conception Parish Interfaith Volunteer CaregiversIt’s About the Warriors FoundationJumonville Retreat CenterLaurel Highlands School DistrictLiving His Life AbundantlyMasontown MattersMon Valley Regional Chamber of CommerceMon-Vale Health Resources, Inc.National Road Heritage Corridor

Penn State Fayette – The Eberly CampusPittsburgh Civic Light OperaRedstone FoundationRendu Services, Inc.Rotary FoundationHarry E. Sheldon Calvary CampSisters of the Order of St. Basil the GreatSt. Ellien’s Orthodox ChurchSt. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic ChurchSt. John the Evangelist ChurchSt. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic SchoolSt. Peter’s Anglican Church

St. Vincent DePaul SocietyState Theatre Center for the ArtsTouchstone Center for Crafts Uniontown Area School DistrictUniontown Area YMCAUnited Jewish FederationVilla Maria Education and Spirituality CenterWest Virginia University FoundationWestmoreland County Community CollegeWestmoreland-Fayette Council Boy Scouts of America

Donor Designated Grants - $64,590 Donor Designated Funds are restricted Funds established by donors and directed to a specific organization or organizations. Below is the list of

Donor Designated Funds and the organizations they support.

The Blaney Fund for the State Theatre Center for the ArtsState Theatre Center for the ArtsCarroll Cemetery FundFarmington Bethel Church of the Brethren Margaret E. Crawford - James Evans Finley Memorial Endowment FundUniontown Hospital Charles H. Gorley Permanent FundSt. Peter’s Anglican Church Helen V. & Julian Grubb Memorial Endowment FundAsbury United Methodist ChurchJumonville Retreat CenterHabitat for Humanity

Imagination Library EndowmentRedstone Foundation (designated for the Imagination Library Program)Fund for Mount Saint MacrinaMount Saint MacrinaMary T. Page Memorial EndowmentUniontown Hospital George J. Plava Educational FundGeorge J. Plava Elementary SchoolGerman-Masontown Public Library The Procyk Family FundMetropolitan Archdiocese of Pittsburgh Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church

St. Peter’s Anglican Church Capital Advised FundSt. Peter’s Anglican ChurchUniontown Legacy Endowment Redstone Foundation (designated for the maintenance of Eberly Square)Uniontown Public Library Permanent Fund (by the Cluss Family)Uniontown Public LibraryUniontown Public Library Permanent Fund (by the Esbenshade Family)Uniontown Public LibraryMary Jane Wood Memorial Fund for Regina Catholic High SchoolRegina Catholic High School

Competitive Grants Awarded - $146,305 The CFFC General Grantmaking Fund supports non-profit organizations in Fayette County or programs that provide direct benefit to Fayette

County. Funding priorities include, but are not limited to: arts and culture, economic development, education, and health and human services.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Laurel RegionBrownsville Area Revitalization Corp.Christian Layman Corps.City Mission-Living Stones, Inc.Demi Brae Cuccia Awareness OrganizationFayette County Association for the Blind

Fayette County Community Action AgencyFayette County Cultural TrustGenesis House Ministries, Inc.German-Masontown Public LibraryGreater Uniontown Heritage Consortium/ State Theatre Center for the Arts

Mountain Fellowship CenterPrivate Industry Council of Westmoreland/ FayetteRedevelopment Authority of the City of Connellsville

The Chevron Community Fund (created by the Chevron Corporation) supports non-profit organizations in Fayette and Greene Counties. Funding priorities include, but are not limited to: STEM education, workforce development, and basic human needs.

American Heart Association Brownsville Area School DistrictCarnegie Free LibraryCity Mission-Living Stones, Inc.Connellsville Area Community MinistriesConnellsville Area School District

Fay-Penn Economic Development CouncilFayette County Career & Technical InstituteFayette County Cultural TrustGenesis House Ministries, Inc.Greater Uniontown Heritage Consortium The Imagination Library Program

Laurel Highlands School DistrictMorrell Volunteer Fire CompanyRedevelopment Authority of the City of ConnellsvilleWestern Pennsylvania Conservancy/ Fallingwater

The Charity Fund (created by an anonymous donor) supports non-profit organizations in Fayette County. Funding priorities include: basic human needs, programs serving women and children that enable self-sufficiency, and programs that benefit the underserved.

Alternative Yes Pregnancy Support Fayette County Community Action Agency Unity, A Journey of Hope

The Idea Fund (created by an anonymous donor) supports Geibel Catholic Junior Senior High School and St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School. Funding priorities include support for programs that enhance traditional classroom learning (in any subject), show creativity in

teaching, and expand the horizons of the students. All teachers are encouraged to apply.

St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School

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Anonymous

Tylar Andaloro Memorial Scholarship

Betty Bayne Barnes Scholarship For Women

Beverly Fazio Advised Scholarship Fund for Nursing

Maurice M. Bortz & Bessie D. Rinehart Memorial Fund

The Legacy Scholarship Fund of Ernst Gottlieb Braun

The Dr. Dennis F. Brestensky Scholarship Fund

Jim and Barb Browne Family Fund

Burchinal Family Endowment Fund

Michael S. Carbonara Memorial Educational Fund

CFFC Board of Directors Scholarship Fund

The Connellsville Rotary Club Scholarship

Allen Craft Memorial Scholarship Fund

Career and Technical Education Scholarship Fund

Cupelli Family Charitable Fund

Lulu A. Dudley Scholarship Fund

Robert E. & Elouise Eberly Scholarship Endowment Fund

Fayette County Community Service All Stars Fund

Fayette Young Professionals Scholarship Fund

Fay-Penn Workforce Development Scholarship Fund

George M. and Anna W. Hochheimer Scholarship

Sergeant Eric Hull Memorial Fund

Sergeant Eric Hull Scholarship

Johnson Matthey Scholarship Fund

Alfred E. & Anna B. Jones Scholarship

Melvin J. and Beatrice Vance Keller Memorial Scholarship

Laurel Highlands Mustang Academic Scholarship

Raymond J. Malone Scholarship Fund

Carl S. Micarelli Memorial Scholarship Fund

My Mother’s Legacy Fund

Frank L. Muzika Catholic War Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund

Zackery R. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Henry J. Oppermann Scholarship Fund

Rita P. Peters Scholarship

George J. Plava Scholarship

Robert and Marjorie Rager Scholarship

Helen Hulvey Scheggia Nursing Scholarship

Virginia Springer Memorial Scholarship

Wolford Swimmer Memorial Scholarship

Uniontown Hospital Employees Learning Program

Darrell L. and Norma R. Uphold Family Scholarship

Thomas A. Waggoner, III Charitable Fund

Mary Jane Dailey Wood Scholarship Fund

Post-Secondary Scholarship Awards - $179,621

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The Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC)The Community Foundation of Fayette County is approved as both a Scholarship Organization and Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization.

K-12 Scholarship Program provides tuition assistance for students residing in Fayette County and enrolled in a private or parochial school.

Pre-K Scholarship Program provides tuition assistance for children ages 3-5 residing in Fayette County and enrolled in a qualified and approved pre-kindergarten program.

Businesses can participate in the EITC Program and receive tax credits by applying through the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development website at: www.newpa.com

K-12 Scholarship Program -- $11,500

Chestnut Ridge Christian Academy

Conn Area Catholic School

Mt. Carmel Christian School

Mt. Moriah Christian School

St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School

Pre-K Scholarship Program -- $4,800

Conn Area Catholic School

Greene Valley Christian Academy

St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School

Many Thanks to Our 2015 EITC DonorsBridges

Laurel Business Institute

FALLINGWATER CONGRATULATESTHE CFFC ON

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR

CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP SINCE 1975

East End UnitedCommunity Center, Inc.

150 Coolspring St. l Uniontown, PA 15401 l Phone 724.437.1660 or e-mail us at [email protected]

The East End United Community Center, Inc. isa 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dependent on the contributions from many generous concerned citizens and organizations.

Matthew Crutchman, Executive [email protected]

East End United Community Center is the only facility of its kind in Fayette County.We continue to offer young people a safe place to be; fun, and educationally stimulating learning activities; a place to join with their friends; and a caring staff to provide support by continuing to operate an after school program for students of all ages.

Compliments of the

BROWNSVILLE AREASCHOOL DISTRICT

1025 Lewis Street · Brownsville, PA724-785-2021

We Thank You!

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Fabricated in the USA

SPECIALTY CONDUIT & MANUFACTURING LLC,is located in Mt. Braddock, PA.

We began and continue today as a niche player in manufacturing 10ft A-53 Hardward pipe/nipples for the plumbing industry and

rigid conduit/elbows/nipples for the electrical industry.

Proud to be a sponsor of the Community Foundation of Fayette County

Protection From Abuse (PFAs)Divorce/Child Custody and Family Law

Social Security Disability (SSI)Foreclosure & Credit Card Problems

Landlord/Tennant IssuesGeneral Practice of Law

Sinclair & Theiner— Attorneys at Law —“A Main Street Law Firm”

Jennifer L. Sinclair, Esq. | Samuel H. Theiner, Esq.

724-434-2600 45 East Main Street, Suite 600Uniontown724-434-2600

Protection From Abuse (PFAs)Divorce/Child Custody and Family Law

Foreclosure & Credit Card ProblemsLandlord/Tennant IssuesGeneral Practice of Law

Sinclair & Theiner— Attorneys at Law —

“A Main Street Law Firm”

Jennifer L. Sinclair, Esq. • Samuel H. Theiner, Esq.45 East Main Street,

Suite 600, Uniontown

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Borough of Point Marion

Wishes to thank and support the Goodworks of the Community

Foundation of Fayette County

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• Mr. and Mrs. David G. Abel• Abundant Life Church• Mr. Steve Adams• Ms. Helen Adao• Aesthetic Dental Group of

Uniontown, LLC• Ms. Elaine C. Agostini• Mr. Louis Agostini• Airboss Rubber

Compounding Division• Mr. Dennis Alexander• Allegheny Valley Bank• Alpha Kappa Lambda• Mr. and Mrs. Mark N.

Altman• Anonymous• Ms. Kristen Antolini• Armstrong Cable• Augustine Die and Mold,

Inc.• Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Avi• Mr. and Mrs. Paul

Bacharach• Baker Young Corporation• Mr. and Mrs. John D.

Baker• Ms Elizabeth Balaban• Mr. John F. Balaban• Ms. Karen M. Balaban• Ms. Rita A. Balaban• Mr. Jess C. Ball Jr.

• Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Barbie III

• Mr. and Mrs. Scott I. Basescu

• Baxter Premier LLC• Ms. Mary Baxter• Mr. Cole A. Beasley• Beaver Creek Anglers• Mr. Andreas W. Beck• Belle Vernon Area High

School• Ms. Clara E. Berardi• Mr. and Ms. Joseph A.

Bezjak• Ms. Jennifer Bibb• Mr. David Bibel• Mr. and Mrs. Cliff

Biddlestone• Mrs. Gerald Blaney• Mr. Gary W. Boatman• Mr. Andrew D. Bobanic• Ms Lori L. Bonalewicz• Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J.

Bonchosky• Mr. Charles Bondarenka

and family• Mr. and Mrs. Carl

Borntraeger• Mr. and Mrs. Jacques A.

Boucher• Mr. and Mrs. Joel C.

Bowser

• Braddock View Management, Inc.

• Mr. and Mrs. Milton Q. Brashear

• Braun Chiropractic• Dr. Jean Braun• Bridges• Mr. and Mrs. H. Thomas

Broadwater• The Brokers Source Ltd• Brooks Funeral Home• Mr. Marion Broskey• Brothers Lazer Service• Mr. and Mrs. Gerald

Browell• Mr. and Mrs. James

Browne• Bruce Construction, LLC• Mr. and Mrs. John K.

Brugeman• Ms. Julia E. Bubanovich• Bud Murphy’s Enterprises,

Inc.• Mr. and Mrs. Mark P.

Budinsky• Ms. Carolyn M. Bufano• Ms. Frances M. Buffers• Mr. and Mrs. James A.

Bur Jr.• Mr. Richard H. Burkland• Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence

Bush

• Mr. and Ms. Jeffrey B. Butchki

• California University of Pennsylvania

• Mr. and Mrs. David M. Callahan

• Mr. and Mrs. Craig R. Campbell

• Mr. and Mrs. Jon Capuzzi• Carnegie Free Library• Casteel Corporation• Mr. and Mrs. Todd Casteel• Mr. and Mrs. Mark R.

Cerullo• Ms. Heather L. Chelkis• Chestnut Ridge Counseling

Services, Inc.• Chevron• Ms. Terrilynn Churby• Church Communities PA• Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B.

Chury Sr.• City Mission-Living Stones,

Inc.• Ms. Denise H. Cleaver• Mr. and Mrs. Chris C.

Cluss• Dr. and Mrs. Bernard H.

Cobetto• Mr. Ross Coleman• Colgan Agency Inc.• Ms. Deborah J. Conaway• Mr. and Mrs. Carmen

Congelio• Congregation Tree of Life

Synagogue• Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas J.

Cook• Mr. Colby Cooper• Coordinated 360• Correal Benefits Consulting LLC• Mr. and Mrs. Charles

Couser, Jr.• Craft Tire, Inc.• Mr. and Mrs. Barry Craft• Mrs. Tessie Craft• Craig Smith Chiropractic

PC• Alessandro Cumer• Mr. and Ms. Carlos A.

Curry• Mr. and Mrs. Tom L. Dailey• Dairy Queen of SW PA,

Inc.• Mr. Jerry P. D’Amato• Ms. Kolleen Dankle• Mr. and Mrs. Douglas

Dascenzo• Mr. Philip J. Davidson III• Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S.

Decker• Mrs. Nancy M. Decker• Ms. Patricia A. DeConcilis• Atty. and Mrs. Ernest P.

DeHaas III• Mr. and Mrs. Stanley

Dennis• Mr. and Mrs. Clint J.

Dittmar• Mrs. Agnes M. Dowling• Mr. and Mrs. David A.

Dowling• Mr. and Mrs. Steven L.

Dowling• Mr. and Mrs. Terry G.

Dowling• Dr. McCarthy’s Kitchen• Mr. and Mrs. Robert S.

Dubois• Ms. Marilyn Durant• The Eberly Foundation• Dr. John E. Ellis O.D.• Emerald Valley Artisans• Ms. LaJean English• Enterprise Holdings

Foundation• Ms. Barbara A. Esquerra• Mr. and Mrs. Jack R.

Evancheck• Mr. Daniel L. Evans• Mr. and Mrs. James D.

Ewing Jr.• Excela Health• Fairchance Construction

Co.• Mr. and Mrs. Robert Faletti• Fayette County Agricultural

Improvement Association, Inc.

• Fayette County Cultural Trust

• Fayette Parts Service Masontown

• Fay-Penn Economic Development Council

• Ms. Maria Fetok• Mr. Victor Fiano III• Fifth Third Bank• Fike Chevrolet Company• Ms. Melody Filicky• Mr. Shaun Finnerty• First Federal Saving

and Loan Association of Greene County

• First National Bank of Pennsylvania

• First Niagara Bank• Ms. Janice Fitz• Mr. Jeffrey S. Fleck• Mr. and Mrs. John G. Fong• Ford Business Machines, Inc.• Ford of Uniontown• Mr. and Mrs. James R.

Foutz• Franklin John Realty• Mrs. Diane D. French• Mr. Jed E. Friend• Friends of Al Ambrosini• Friends of Sean Cavanagh• Ms. Frances A. Frye• Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Funtal• G. R. S. Services, Inc.• Dr. and Mrs. Peter Gabriel• Mr. Ryan Galiotto• Ms. Lindsay L. Galla• Mr. and Mrs. Alan George• Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M.

George Jr.• Bill and Kathy Gerke• Ms. Janet P. Gibson• Girl Scouts of Western PA• Mrs. Leda F. Gismondi• Ms. Jacqueline F. Goldberg• Golden Eagle Construction

Company, Inc.

• Good Tire Service, Inc.• Mr. Mark A. Goodes• Graft Oil Company• Greensburg Beverage Inc.• Mr. and Mrs. John

Gruskowski• GSJ, Inc. DBA Elite Motors• Guardian Construction• Dr. and Mrs. Geoffrey A.

Gwynn• Mr. and Mrs. Rod Haines• Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Haky• Ms. Jessica D. Haley• Mr. Jeffrey L. Halfhill• Mr. and Mrs. John L.

Hankins Jr.• The Hardy Family Trust• Ms. Susan Hartranft-

Bittinger• Mr. and Mrs. Russell W.

Hayes• Mr. and Mrs. Glenn J.

Heller• Ms. Heidi Henckel• Henderson Brothers• Mr. Donn R. Henderson• Mr. and Mrs. Edward L.

Henry• Mr. Walter L. Henry• Henschel and Sons

Automotive Warehouse Inc.

• Herald-Standard• Dr. S. P. Hewie MD• Highlands Hospital• Mr. and Mrs. B. Kirk

Holman• Horovitz, Rudoy and

Roteman• Dr. Evelyn A. Hovanec• Robert J. Hudock• Mr. and Mrs. David Hughes• Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hull• Ms. Joy G. Huston• Itrend• IVM Services LLC• J & J Mechanical

Enterprises, Inc.• J. B. Coal Company, LLC• Mr. and Mrs. Joseph

Jacaruso• Mr. and Mrs. Calvin L.

Jackson Jr• Janney Montgomery Scott,

LLC – Uniontown Office• JMJS Inc., DBA COE

Distributing, Inc.• Joey’s Auto Repair & Body

Shop• John & John Attorneys• Ms. Candace B. John• Mr. and Mrs. James John

Jr.• Mr. and Mrs. Mark John• Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P.

Johns Jr.• Johnson Matthey Inc.• Ms. Gina M. Jones and Mr.

Eric J. Watts• Mr. and Mrs. William B.

Kania• Mr. and Mrs. Robert Karp• Mr. David E. Katzeff

2015 DonorsA sincere thank you to all of our donors. Your support is much appreciated

If your name was omitted, please accept our apology and contact the office. Thank you.

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2015 Donors- cont.• Mr. and Mrs. Harry Henry

J. Kaufman III• Mr. and Mrs. Frederick

L. Kell• Mr. Robert M. Keller• Mr. Mark Kessler• Mr. Ron D. Kilgore Jr.• Mr. and Mrs. Phil Kimball• Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W.

Kirk• Kisiel & Associates, PC• Kiwanis Club of Uniontown

PA• Ms. Mary Ann Kocan• Mr. and Mrs. Ludwik J.

Kopec• Ms. Ann Kormanik• Mr. John Kormanik• Ms. Lindsay Kovach• Mr. and Mrs. L. John

Kroeck• Krynicki Inc., DBA Dierkens

Pharmacy• Mr. Allan R. Kuhns• Mr. Michael Kuo• Ms. Diane M. Laffey• Mr. and Mrs. Brian A. Lake• Mr. and Mrs. Michael

Lamagna• Mr. and Mrs. Richard M.

Laudon• Laurel Business Institute• Laurel Highlands Visitors

Bureau• Lee Supply Co., Inc.• Ms. Vickie H. Leone• Ms. Antonia J. Leonelli• Lions Club of Uniontown• Mr. Will Lippencott• Lizza’s Apothocare

Pharmacy• Ms. Jo Lofstead• Mr. Brian Lucas and Mrs.

Susannah H. Jones Lucas• Mr. T. H. Lyda• Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C.

Macar• Mr. and Mrs. David L.

Madison• Maggie Hardy Trust• Ms. Dionne R. Malush• Ms. Virginia L. Manns• Mr. and Ms. David J. Mantz• Mr. Louis Marckas• Mr. Earl Marker• Mr. and Mrs. Donald R.

Martini• Masontown Trophy &

Embroidery• Massage Envy

Greensburg, LLC• Massaro Properties, LLC• Matheia Society• Mr. and Mrs. Perry J.

Matthews• Mr. and Mrs. Robert

Mayllen Jr.• Mr. James C. McBeth• McClintock and Associates• McClure & Wolf• Mr. Robert S. McLuckey• Dr. and Mrs. Carey L.

McMonagle• Mr. and Mrs. Russell B.

Mechling Jr.• Mr. Paul Melancon• Mr. Edward Mendola CPA

• Ms. Lillian A. Mesco• Mr. Bob Miller• Donald M. Miller, Inc.• Ms Mary M. Mitchell• Mohawk Rubber Sales of

N.E., Inc.• Molinaro Law Offices• Monongahela Valley

Hospital• Mon-Vale Health

Resources, Inc.• Mr. and Mrs. Eric R. Moore• Mr. and Mrs. Ben Moyer• Mr. and Mrs. Gary Murray• Ms. Denise Murrin-Macey• Mr. Andy Musiolowski• Mr. and Mrs. Richard L.

Myers• Ms. Agnes Nalepka• National Road Heritage

Corridor• Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J.

Nelson• Nemacolin Woodlands

Ladies’ Golf League• Nemacolin Woodlands, Inc.• Neubauer’s Flowers, Inc.• Nguyen Seafood and

Steakhouse• Nixon Lawn Maintenance

and Landscaping• O. C. Cluss Lumber

Company• Oak Grove/Union

Cemetery of Fayette County

• Mr. and Mrs. David P. O’Neil

• Ms. Harriet Oshnack• Mr. and Mrs. Gustavo A.

Palmar• Mr. and Mrs. Martin A.

Parente• Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Parisi• Parsons Insurance

Services, LLC• Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A.

Parsons• Ms. Clara L. Pascoe• Mr. and Mrs. Anthony V.

Pasquarella• The Pat Mac Fund• Patch Purchasing Aldine

Parks• Mr. and Mrs. George A.

Patek• Mr. Albert R. Peklansky Jr.• Penn State Fayette - The

Eberly Campus• Ms. Robin L. Perdue• Performance Processing• Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A.

Peters• Ms. Sandra Petro• Ms. Kathleen A. Petrucci• Phi Sigma Sigma• Pittsburgh Tire Service,

Inc.• Ms. Eileen J. Plumb• PNC Bank• Mr. and Mrs. Tony

Podlogan• Point Marion Rotary Club• Porreca Chiropractic

Center, Inc.• Mr. Mario Porreca• Ms. Karen Portgeiser• Mr. William Price

• Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette

• Mr. James E. Protin and Ms. Terrilynn Churby

• Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Quaranto

• Ms. Susan Quinn• R. Damian Soffer Term

Ins Trust• Mr. and Mrs. James P.

Rabatin• Radcliffe & DeHaas, LLP

Attorneys at Law• Ms. Catherine S. Radcliffe• Mr. David A. Raese• Mr. Mark Rafail• Mr. John V. Rapano• RD Harrer Construction

Corp.• Redstone Foundation• Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Reed• Reliance Business

Solutions Inc.• Ms. Kay Rendina• Mr. and Mrs. Michael J.

Revak• Ms. Shannon M. Rhea• Mr. James M. Richey• Michael A. Ridenour Jr.• Ms. Sue A. Rilley• Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J.

Risha• Mr. Philip S. Rishel• Rizz’s LLC• Mr. Daniel Robinson• Mr. and Mrs. Donald W.

Robinson• Mr. Michael J. Romeo• Ms. Karen M. Romero• Rotary Club of

Connellsville• Rupert Chiropractic Clinic,

LLC• Ms. Bernadette A. Russell• Ms. Tracie A. Sabatine• Mr. and Mrs. Stan Sagosky• Mr. and Mrs. Paul F.

Saluga• Ms. Susan J. Sandusky• Saxon Associates• Ms. Christine L. Schaney• Ms. Sara Schumacher• Mr. and Mrs. Charles R.

Schwertfeger• Scott C’s Auto Sales, Inc.• Scottdale Bank & Trust• Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W.

Seeman• Mr. and Mrs. Matthew

Sefcheck• Mr. and Mrs. Chuck

Seighman• Ms. Robin Semans• Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Sheba• Signs Plus• Mr. Walter J. Sigut• Simpson McCrady Benefits LLC• Mr. and Mrs. David

Slusarik• Mr. David M. Slusarik• George R. Smalley Co.,

Inc.• Mr. and Mrs. Rusty

Smalley• Smith Lewis Chess &

Company, LLP• Ms. Leeanne Smith

• Mr. Marshall W. Smith• Mr. and Mrs. William R.

Smith• Ms. Charlene Smochinsky• Somerset Trust Company• Southwestern

Gastrointestinal Specialists, PC

• Specialty Conduit & Manufacturing, LLC

• Spring Valley Bruderhof Community

• Springdale Golf Club, Inc.• Dr. Asa Springer• Sprowls Insurance Group• St. John the Evangelist

Regional Catholic School• St. Peter’s Anglican

Church• St. Vincent College• Standard Bank• Stanford University Track

and Field• Mr. and Ms. Donald Stash• Ms. Elisha Stender• Stephen E. Kezmarsky

Funeral Home• Ms. Beverly Stewart• Dr. and Dr. R. Fraser

Stokes MD• Mr. and Mrs. H. Donald

Stone Jr.• Stoney Point Kitchens and

Baths LLC• Ms. Charlotte A.

Stotelmyer

• Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stromick

• Dr. and Mrs. John A. Sunyecz

• Ms. Bonnie S. Swartz• Mr. and Mrs. Joshua

Swimmer• Ms Leona L. Switalski• Ms. Marilyn J. Tatar• Touchstone Center for

Crafts• Mr. and Mrs. Almon E.

Tressler• Ms. Amber R. Trump• Trustmont Financial Group,

Inc.• Mr. and Mrs. Scott R. Turer• Mr. and Mrs. Aaron C.

Tuscan• UGI Energy Services• Mr. Daniel J. Ulishney• Mr. and Mrs. James A.

Ulmer• Mr. William R. Ulmer• Uniontown Chestnut Ridge

Rotary• Uniontown College Club• Uniontown Hospital• United Bank• Dr. and Mrs. Darrell L.

Uphold• Valley Tire Company, Inc.• Vern Allen Tire, Inc.• Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A.

Waggoner• Ms. Patricia Walters

• Ms. Donna M. Watkins and Mrs. M. Frances Plava

• Mr. Peter K. Watkins• Charles W. Watson Esq.• Mr. and Mrs. William S.

Watts• Wealthnet Charitable Gift

Fund• Wendell H. Stone Co., Inc.• Wesley Church Health

Center, Inc.• Westmoreland-Fayette

Council Boy Scouts of America

• Ms. Audrey L. White• Ms. June White• Mr. and Ms. Sammye D.

Winstead• The Wolfgang Family Trust• Ms. Deborah Wolin• Mr. Michael D. Wood• Wood’s Jewelers• Mr. Carl P. Wooloff• Ye Old Inn• Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L.

Young• Mr. and Mrs. Michael J.

Zajac• Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W.

Zehala• Ms. Eva Zerecheck• Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell

Zieglar• Thomas P. Zilla

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Non-Profit Leadership Series The Non-Profit Leadership Series is an affordable, intensive training program for those interested in non-profit management and Board service. It consists of a series of classes designed to guide and inform community leaders and to strengthen regional non-profits. The program includes detailed sessions on leadership, governance, strategic planning, grantwriting, organizational sustainability, finance, budgets, marketing and social media. A session on non-profit incorporation is also offered.Classes are taught by Rob DeOrio of DeOrio Strategies Group. Rob brings over twenty-five years experience working in the non-profit sector helping organizations to build capacity, grow fundraising, and sustain operations. Rob created DeOrio Strategies in 2013, after working for AL Brourman and Associates, the Heinz History Center and the American Ireland Fund. Rob is graduate of Duquesne University and has raised millions of dollars for the organizations he has represented.

Fayette Philanthropy Project The Fayette Philanthropy Project was initiated as an annual program to create new philanthropists, to foster interest and engage the community in charitable giving, and to honor existing philanthropists who support the CFFC. The Project includes a competition between individuals and teams to raise the most support for an existing CFFC Fund or to create a new Fund. The participants win valuable prizes, but the biggest prize is being named Fayette County’s newest philanthropist. Competitors in 2015 were Ryan Galiotto, Jim John, Gina Jones, and James Protin. Jim John won the 2015 competition and raised the most for his new Fund, the Matthew John Ryan Memorial Fund. The Eberly Foundation was honored as 2015’s Philanthropist of the Year.

Fayette Philanthropy Project Class of 2015Ryan Galiotto - The Randy D. Galiotto, Sr. Memorial Fund“To me philanthropy is about doing what you can for the community. I was inspired by my grandmother, who was always in the kitchen cooking meals for others. She would never turn anyone away.”Ryan created a Fund in honor and memory of his father. Proceeds from the Fund benefit organizations that his dad loved or was involved in including the Fayette Friends of Animals, the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department, and the Uniontown Hospital.

Jim John – The Matthew Ryan John Memorial Fund (2015 Philanthropy Project Winner)“To me philanthropy is the willingness to give, whether it be time or money, to a cause without looking for anything in return. It is the true definition of charitable giving.” Jim’s Fund is in honor of his brother Matthew Ryan John. The Fund supports educational programming about the prevention of drug use and addiction and the consequences of destructive decisions.

Gina Jones – Lillian’s Legacy Fund “To me, philanthropy is a true example of service leadership. It is putting money and value behind your words.”

Gina started a Fund in honor of her grandmother, who had a huge heart for service. The Fund is for scholarships and career development for young women. Gina wants to encourage girls who want to make a change.

James Protin – The Protin Family – Mon Valley Community Fund“We are privileged to live in the greatest country on Earth. A country that provides countless opportunities, so it’s our obligation to return that privilege through participation in philanthropy.”James established a Fund designated for community based charitable organizations within the greater Mon Valley.

2015 Philanthropist of the Year– The Eberly Foundation The Eberly Foundation was started in 1963 by the late Orville Eberly and his wife, Ruth. The Foundation focuses on funding for education. Since their first grant in 1965, over $75 million has been awarded to non-profits in Southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond, including scholarship endowments at twenty-eight colleges and universities. The late Robert Eberly, Sr., who served as a board member and president of The Eberly Foundation, was one of the founders of the Community Foundation of Fayette County. The Eberly Foundation and CFFC have a strong partnership.

Friends oF Fort necessity

724-880-3897

Wish to Thank the CFFC forAll Their Goodworks!

Debbie Miller, Pres.Friends of Fort Necessity

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Services offered by FCCAA include:

- Food Bank- Republic Food Enterprise Center- Women, Infants, Children (WIC)

- Aging services and Meals on Wheels- Homelessness, Rental & Utility Assistance

- Housing Development- Case Management

- Food Stamps-Job preparation assistance and skills training

- Nurse Family Partnership Program- The Community Training Institute

Fayette County Community Action Agency, Inc.

COE Distributing Charitable Giving Fund Supports the County and RegionJ.D. and Melanie Ewing started their Fund, the COE Charitable Giving Fund to assist their company’s employees with charitable giving. Current CFFC Board Chairman, Joshua Swimmer, first introduced the couple to the Foundation. “The CFFC is a good choice for charitable giving. Those who are interested in donating can select from multiple Funds. Clara Pascoe, Executive Director, and Renee Couser, Director of Donor Relations, do a tremendous job in providing guidance and helping to make potential donors understand the community foundation concept and operations,” said J.D.The COE Distributing Charitable Giving Fund has supported a variety of non-profits including Domestic Violence of SWPA, Autism Speaks of Fayette County, Fayette Friends of Animals, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, the United Way, and City Mission – Living Stones, Inc.“We created the Fund as a way for both our employees and our family to support non-profit organizations in the community. As a plus, our company matches the donations made by our employees,” said Melanie.

J.D. and Melanie want others to know that the opportunity exists for those interested to support the future of the community and region through the Community Foundation of Fayette County. “There is a great opportunity to make an impact here to better Fayette County. So, if you want to help, the CFFC provides just that,” Melanie said.

J.D. and Melanie Ewing

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St. John the evangeliSt Regional

CatholiC SChoolWishes to thank the

Community Foundationof Fayette County

for all of its support.For school information

please call 724-438-8598POINT MARION

www.herod-rishel.comPhilip S. Rishel, owner— 724-725-5245 —

Proud Supporter of our Community Foundation

Herod Funeral Home

Hughes Scholarship Fund Assists Laurel Highlands High School AthletesDavid and Pamela Hughes of Uniontown created the Hughes Family Scholarship Fund in 2015. Their Fund provides scholarships for graduating Laurel Highlands High School seniors who have participated on the soccer or swim teams. “My three kids and I have all been on the Laurel Highlands High School swim team. My two boys also played soccer in high school. So, this is why we made the decision to establish this scholarship fund,” said David. “I support the Community Foundation, because it provides a way for anyone to become a philanthropist. And, I like the fact

that all the money that CFFC raises or takes in through funds benefits the community and beyond.” David currently serves on the Community Foundation of Fayette County Board, and is a past Chairman. David has been employed at Sprowls Insurance Group, Uniontown, since 1992 and is the President of Commercial Sales.“Whatever type of Fund you choose to create, it is a great way to start a legacy. After the Fund is set up, anyone can add to it,” he added. He encourages others to support the Community Foundation. David and Pamela Hughes

Gnagey Huston Fund Helps the Community Joy Huston first started giving back to the community as a teenager, by volunteering as a candy striper at Uniontown Hospital. It was there that she developed an interest in the medical field that led her to become a pharmacist. A graduate of Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Joy still works at a pharmacy in Uniontown once a week. She spends the other four days at the family business, Gnagey Gas & Oil.After serving on the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors, Joy thought starting a Fund would be the right thing to do. So, she established the Gnagey Huston Family Fund. “I saw all the good that is done by the Community Foundation, and I personally wanted

to contribute,” said Joy. The Gnagey Huston Family Fund supports many non-profit organizations throughout Fayette County. An example is Jumonville Retreat Center, where Joy previously served on the Board and will serve again in 2017. She also supports the Fayette County Community Action Agency. Joy stated, “I want to be able to help more people and organizations in the community with our Fund in the future.”Joy is impressed that the CFFC reaches out to so many different groups and touches so many people. “If you want to be community and civic-minded and see good things happen in Fayette County, start a Fund with the CFFC. Whether it is a Fund to help non-profits or a scholarship Fund to help young people further their education, the Community Foundation is here to help the County grow,” she added.

Joy Huston

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• Achievement in the Arts - Fayette County Cultural Trust/Rotary Fund

• Tylar Andaloro Advised Fund• Tylar Andaloro Memorial

Endowment Fund• Nathan Bacharach Memorial Fund• Betty Bayne Barnes Scholarship

Fund for Women• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the

Laurel Region Permanent Fund• The Blaney Fund for the State

Theatre Center for the Arts• Stephen and Helen Blazek

Memorial Educational Endowment Fund of St. Peters Lutheran Church

• Maurice M. Bortz & Bessie D. Rinehart Memorial Fund

• The Legacy Scholarship Fund of Ernst Gottlieb Braun

• Braun Family Charitable Endowment Fund

• The Dr. Dennis F. Brestensky Scholarship Fund

• Bridgeport Cemetery Fund• Jim and Barb Browne Family Fund• Brownsville Free Public Library

Permanent Fund• The Bruning Fund for the Girl

Scouts of Western PA• Burchinal Family Endowment Fund• Richard H. Burkland Charitable

Fund• Michael S. Carbonara Memorial

Educational Fund• Career and Technical Education

Scholarship Fund• Carnegie Free Library of

Connellsville Fund• Carroll Cemetery Fund• Casteel Family Advised Fund• The Champion Fund• Charitable Fund of Specialty

Conduit and Manufacturing, LLC• The Charity Fund• Chevron Community Fund• CJCK Charitable Fund• COE Distributing Charitable Giving

Fund• Community Action Fund• Community Beautification Fund• Community Foundation of Fayette

County Board of Directors Scholarship Fund

• Connect to Classrooms Agency Fund

• The Connellsville Rotary Community Fund

• Allen Craft Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Margaret E. Crawford - James Evans Finley Memorial Endowment Fund

• Crime Victims Center Fund

• Cupelli Family Charitable Fund• Thelma L. Solomon Davis

Charitable Fund• Mary & John J. Depcrymski

Memorial Fund• Dowling Family Special Projects

Fund• Dowling Family Advised Fund• Lulu A. Dudley Scholarship Fund• Eberly Family Permanent Fund for

Girl Scouting• Robert E. & Elouise R. Eberly

Scholarship Endowment• Fayette County Cares Fund• Fayette County Charities

Endowment• Fayette County Community Service

All-Stars Fund• Fayette County Community Trust

Endowment Fund• Fayette County Cultural Trust Fund• Fayette County Fair Fund• Fayette Cooperative Extension

Endowment Fund• Fayette Friends of Animals No-Kill

Animal Shelter Fund• Fayette Young Professionals

Charitable Fund• Fayette Young Professionals

Scholarship Fund• Fay-Penn Fund• Fay-Penn Workforce Development

Scholarship Fund• Fay-Penn Workforce Development

Permanent Scholarship Fund• Beverly Fazio Advised Scholarship

Fund for Nursing• John A. Fiesta Family Charitable

Advised Fund• Mr. Franky’s Childrens’ Fund• James and Tammer Gabriel

Charitable Fund• Randy D. Galiotto, Sr. Memorial

Fund• Gnagey Huston Family Fund• Charles H. Gorley Permanent Fund• Greater Uniontown Heritage

Consortium Permanent Fund• Helen V. & Julian Grubb Memorial

Endowment Fund• Highlands Hospital Endowment

Fund• George M. & Anna W. Hochheimer

Educational Fund• Cheryl S. Homistek Memorial

Scholarship Fund• Hughes Family Scholarship• Sergeant Eric Hull Memorial Fund• Sergeant Eric Hull Advised Fund• The Idea Fund• Imagination Library Endowment

Fund• Matthew Ryan John Memorial

Fund

List of Funds (2015)

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• Johnson Matthey Community Fund• Johnson Matthey Scholarship Fund• Alfred E. Jones, Jr. and Anna B.

Jones Charitable Fund• Robert G. Jubin, Sr. Memorial Fund• Melvin J. and Beatrice Vance Keller

Memorial Scholarship Fund• Kerr Family Charitable Endowment• Klay Family Advised Fund• Levi Komarinski Memorial Fund• Laurel Business Institute

Scholarship Fund in Memory of Ruth and Milton Decker

• Laurel Highlands Academic Foundation Fund

• Laurel Highlands Music Education Fund

• Laurel Highlands Mustang Academic Scholarship Fund

• Lillian’s Legacy Fund • Dr. Denise M. Martin Scholarship

Fund• Debra A. Mascia Memorial

Scholarship Fund• Lawrence McDaniel Legal Services

Fellowship Fund• Nancy Flanegan McManus Nursing

Scholarship• McMonagle Charitable Fund• Carl S. Micarelli Memorial

Scholarship Fund• Fund for Mount Saint Macrina

• Frank L. Muzika Catholic War Veterans Scholarship Fund

• My Mother’s Legacy Fund• Nelson Family Scholarship Fund• Nelson Foundation Fund• Zackery R. Nelson Memorial

Scholarship Fund• Oak Grove Cemetery of Fayette

County Trust Fund• Chris G. and Alice Omiros Scholars

Fund• O’Neil Family Charitable Advised

Fund• Operation Be Youtiful• Henry J. Oppermann Scholarship

Permanent Fund• Patrick McIlvain Veterans

Assistance Fund • Mary T. Page Memorial

Endowment• Rita P. Peters Scholarship Fund• Stephen A. and Rita P. Peters

Permanent Fund• Natalie Anthony Petrie Alzheimer’s

Fund• George J. Plava Educational Fund• Pleasant View Cemetery

Permanent Fund• Pre-K Tuition Assistance Fund• The Procyk Family Fund• Protin Family –Mon Valley

Community Fund

• Robert and Marjorie Rager Scholarship Endowment Fund

• Helen Hulvey Scheggia Nursing Scholarship Fund

• Walter D. & Linda G. Smith for CIS of SW PA, Inc. Fund

• Franklin K. and Jean H. Smith Family Fund

• Virginia Springer Memorial Scholarship Fund

• St. Peter’s Anglican Church Permanent Fund

• St. Peter’s Anglican Church Capital Advised Fund

• St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Permanent Fund

• Sunyecz Family Fund• Swimmer Family Advised Fund• Wolford Swimmer Memorial

Scholarship Endowment• Thompson Fund• Three Rivers Community

Foundation Fund• Touchstone Center for Crafts

Endowment• Tree of Life/ Holy Society Cemetery

Fund • Uniontown Area Community

Charities Fund• Uniontown College Club

Scholarship Fund• Uniontown High School Class of

1962 Scholarship Fund

• Uniontown Hospital Employees Learning Program

• Uniontown Legacy Endowment Fund

• Uniontown Public Library Permanent Fund – Cluss Family

• Uniontown Public Library - Eberly Endowment Fund

• Uniontown Public Library Permanent Fund – Esbenshade Family

• Uniontown Rotary Club Educational Fund

• United Way of South Fayette Permanent Fund

• Darrell L. & Norma R. Uphold Family Scholarship Fund

• Thomas A. Waggoner, III Charitable Fund

• Wednesday Walks Outreach Fund• Wesley Health Center Fund• Westmoreland Fayette Council

Boy Scouts of America Permanent Fund

• Michael and Mary Jane Wood Family Fund

• Mary Jane Wood Memorial Fund for Regina Catholic School

• Mary Jane Daily Wood Scholarship Fund

• Edward T. Yezioro Memorial Scholarship Fund

• YMCA Permanent Fund

List of Funds- cont.

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