Pasco J Schiavo Memorial Charitable Fund

The Luzerne Foundation

Wilkes-Barre, PA

The Luzerne Foundation funds nonprofits and other eligible organizations working in social services, education, health, arts and culture, youth, community development, historic preservation, and the environment. It primarily serves Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, though grants may reach beyond the county; its 2024 grants ranged from $5,250 to $300,000, with a median of $15,221.

First Federal Charitable Foundation

Hazleton, PA

The First Federal Charitable Foundation supports nonprofits working in areas such as education, health and human services, arts and culture, community development, and general welfare. Recent grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000 in 2023, though reported total giving varied substantially by year; it serves Luzerne, Schuylkill, Carbon, and Columbia Counties in Pennsylvania. It accepts applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations; contact the foundation for an application and submit it about two weeks before a board meeting.

Allone Charities

Wilkes-Barre, PA

ALLONE CHARITIES funds health and human services, children and families, and education programs, with a strong emphasis on healthcare access, prevention, and health-related needs. It supports nonprofits in a 13-county region of Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania; grants generally range from $5,000 to $25,000, though some are larger. It accepts a Letter of Interest as the first step in two annual grant cycles, and invites selected applicants to submit full proposals.

Allone Foundation

Wilkes-Barre, PA

AllOne Foundation funds specific, community-focused projects that improve healthcare delivery and residents’ health and welfare, with priorities varying by grant cycle across areas such as behavioral health, autism, food security, and healthcare workforce. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $1 million, with a median of $12,500, for work benefiting residents of its 13-county region in Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania. It accepts a Letter of Interest as the first step; deadlines vary.

Sordoni Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Sordoni Family Foundation funds nonprofits in arts and culture, economic development, education, health and human services, and the environment, primarily in Northeastern Pennsylvania; it does not fund individuals. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $165,000, with a median award of $5,000. It accepts applications at any time by letter with a specific proposal.

United Way of Wyoming Valley

Wilkes-Barre, PA

United Way of Wyoming Valley funds programs in education, financial stability, health, and safety-net services for children, families, and people facing immediate hardship, primarily in northeastern Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,071 to $127,250, with a median of $23,750. It accepts applications from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits through a Letter of Intent process for its 2025–2027 funding opportunity.

Robert D & Margaret W Quin Foundation

Hazleton, PA

Andreuzzi Joseph Family Fdn

Saint Louis, MO

Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc

St Petersburg, FL

Ballard Angels Inc

Mountain Top, PA

Ballard Angels funds a varied mix of charitable organizations, including churches, community groups, and health- and animal-related causes. Its 2025 grants ranged from $125 to $12,000, with a median of $1,000, and went mainly to organizations in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Fidelity D & D Charitable Foundation

Dunmore, PA

The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, with all 2025 grants going to recipients in Pennsylvania. Its 19 grants totaled $96,727, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $3,150. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Scranton Area Foundation Inc

Scranton, PA

The foundation funds health, education, arts, the environment, human services, and civic affairs, primarily serving Scranton, Lackawanna County, and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,020 to $338,272, with a median of $11,350; some programs offer smaller grants of up to $1,000 or $5,000. Unsolicited requests are accepted for certain programs, including Critical Needs Grants, which take letters of intent on a rolling basis.