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PAYING IT FORWARDRIGHT HERE AT HOME
2018 ANNUAL REPORT
THE MCKEAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2018 ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 2
LETTER TO THE COMMUNITYKatie Couric, Hootie and the Blowfish, Ella Fitzgeraldand former First Lady Laura Bush... what do thesecelebrities have in common? Each has a charitable fundin a Community Foundation - but you certainly don’tneed to be a celebrity to make a difference righthere in your own community. The McKean CountyCommunity Foundationmanages funds of all sizes.Witha minimum donation, you can establish a fund. Whenyour fund reaches $5,000, you can begin to award grants.
The Community Foundation is grateful to theindividuals and groups who have placed their trust inour mission by establishing funds. We are committed togrowing those funds through carefully monitoredinvestment practices and distribution in the form ofgrant allocations to appropriate recipients. We takepride in listening to our donors and crafting their
individual funds in a way that is a perfect match for the donor’s desire tothe present and future needs of our area according to his or her personalinterests. Each fund, just like each donor, has a story of how they want tosupport their community.
The McKean County Community Foundation is progressing through the earlystages of development. Since our inception, we have nurtured and increased the
number of funds that are a significant part of our continued growth. With a total of 20 funds and growing, we areon our way to doing great things in our area.
At this point in our history, we continue to look for opportunities to “tell our story” so that the CommunityFoundation becomes a well-known entity in the area. We want to encourage our local citizens to think of theFoundation as a way to exercise their philanthropic support.
The members of the Board of the McKean County Community Foundation share a common affinity for McKeanCounty and the surrounding area. We realize that many nonprofit groups serving our area are vital in makingMcKean County a wonderful place to live and raise our families. Our dream is to be able to provide much neededsupport for the activities of nonprofit organizations in our area.
Whether you are ready to start a fund now or in the future, we welcome you to call us to see how you can help yourcommunity. The Foundation staff wants to hear about your story.
Please support your Community Foundation and remember, “Anyone can be a philanthropist!”
Bob Esch Paula Fritz EddyBoard President Executive Director
PAULA FRITZ EDDY,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,AND BOB ESCH, BOARD
PRESIDENT, WANT TO HEARHOWYOUWANT TO SUPPORT
YOUR COMMUNITY!
CALL THE FOUNDATION TODISCUSS YOUR CHARITABLE
GIVING OPTIONSAT1-844-238-2289.
THE MCKEAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2018 ANNUAL REPORTTHE MCKEAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2018 ANNUAL REPORTPAGE 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
15-182018 SCHOLARSHIPS
5YEAR IN REVIEW: BY THE NUMBERS
2LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY
42018 COMMITTEES, STAFF & SERVICES
19-20WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE
7-8START YOUR CHARITABLE JOURNEY
6STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
9-122018 FUNDS
13GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE
14WEBSITE REDESIGN
Thank you to Domtar’s Johnsonburg Millfor their generous paper donations!
2018 COMMITTEES, STAFF & SERVICES
Steering CommitteeFrancie AmbuskeMike GleskJane LuzziDick McDowellJeannine Schoenecker
StaffPaula Fritz Eddy, Executive DirectorBarb Glatt, Finance DirectorKris Kronenwetter, Scholarship Mgr.Ann Bauer, Marketing Mgr.Brandi Clyde, Summer Intern
Finance CommitteeDenny BonannoPaula Fritz EddyBarb Glatt
Investment CommitteeGennaro AielloDenny BonannoBill ConradBob EschRick EschJoe DeMottTom JesbergerJake MeyerBob OrdiwayJudy Manno Stager
Board of Directors
Marketing CommitteeAnn BauerPaula Fritz EddyNancy HoffmanTom JesbergerBea Terbovich
Scholarship CommitteeBarb DuffyBob EschJim HerzingKris KronenwetterMike Renaud
Community Foundation of theNorthern Alleghenies (CFNA)Board of TrusteesGennaro AielloBill ConradBob EschRick EschJoe DeMottJake MeyerBob Ordiway
AuditingCatalano, Case, Catalano& Clark-Radzieta
LegalMeyer Wagner Brown &Kraus Law Offices
Investment ManagersCNB Bank Trust & AssetPNC InstitutionalInvestments
Northwest BankStifel: O’Leary PiccoloWealth ManagementGroup
Vanguard Group
Photography CreditsBeimel PhotographyThe Bradford EraThe Kane RepublicanMcKean CountyCommunity Foundation
Design and PrintingSomething More Designs -Lindsey Straub
Printing Plus+
Robert C. Esch,President
Lori Freer
Richard T. Esch,Treasurer
David Krantz
Sara Eddy Furlong,Secretary
Paige LaBrozzi
Tim Asinger
Lee Sizemore
Judy Bodamer
Veronica SwansonJoseph C. DeMott
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YEAR IN REVIEW: BY THE NUMBERS
2018
THEMCCF...IN
WOW!
10NEW CHARITABLE
FUNDS
THIS BRINGS THETOTAL SCHOLARSHIPMONEY AWARDED TO
SINCE THE MCCF’SINCEPTION.
3STUDENTS
$1,525IN MATCHING FUNDS TO
$67KIN GIFTS
NEARLY
- RECEIVED -
WITH
FUNDS
TOTA
LING
NEA
RLY
$215K
22FIRST YEAR
SCHOLARSHIPS
$11.6K
$44K
TOTALING NEARLY
- CREATED - - PARTICIPATED IN - - AWARDED -
THE PATHSCHOLARSHIPPROGRAM THATDISTRIBUTEDANADDITIONAL
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTHERN ALLEGHENIESAS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
MCKEAN AND ELK COUNTY AFFILIATESAS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
2018 2017REVENUESContribution $ 843,242.00 $ 2,019,477.00Interest Income 280,166.00 235,258.00Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) (971,093.00) 1,227,924.00
Total Revenues 152,315.00 3,482,659.00
EXPENSESPrograms 572,853.00 499,941.00Other Program Expenses 56,763.00 41,227.00Administrative 135,857.00 118,914.00Fundraising 8,558.00 16,707.00
Total Expenses 774,031.00 676,789.00
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (621,716.00) 2,805,870.00
NET ASSETS, JANUARY 1 12,077,690.00 9,271,820.00
NET ASSETS, DECEMBER 31 $ 11,455,974.00 $ 12,077,690.00
In 2017, our organizationbegan to explore a namechange of the parentorganization to betterreflect its service area. TheCommunity Foundation ofthe Northern Alleghenies(CFNA) name wasapproved and submitted tothe state and the IRS. Bythe end of 2018, alldocumentation had beenfiled and adopted. TheCommunity Foundation ofthe Northern Alleghenies(CFNA) is the parentcompany of the Elk CountyCommunity Foundation(ECCF) and the McKeanCounty CommunityFoundation (MCCF).
Our common mission is toenhance the quality of lifein the local area as westrengthen our regionthrough development,stewardship, and grantmaking.
With a shared vision toinspire philanthropy andstrengthen our uniquecommunities, our affiliatefoundations are making animpact in the NorthernAlleghenies.
ElkMcKeanREVENUESContribution $ 60,841.00 $ 782,401.00Interest Income 4,987.00 275,179.00Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) (15,712.00) (955,381.00)
Total Revenues 50,116.00 102,199.00
EXPENSESPrograms 11,404.00 561,449.00Other Program Expenses 10,168.00 46,595.00Administrative 10,127.00 125,730.00Fundraising 1,401.00 7,157.00
Total Expenses 33,100.00 740,931.00
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 17,016.00 (638,732.00)
NET ASSETS, JANUARY 1 178,868.00 11,898,822.00
NET ASSETS, DECEMBER 31 $ 210,461.00 $ 11,245,513.00
THE MCKEAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2018 ANNUAL REPORT
START YOUR CHARITABLE JOURNEYMake a difference out there and within yourself
when you Pay It ForwardFor many people, it is important to support their local non-profitorganizations, schools, and the communities they love. TheCommunity Foundation can help you achieve your philanthropicgoals. Philanthropy literally means "love of mankind". You maythink you have to be wealthy to establish your own charitablefund. But there are many levels of giving, and many ways to give.
The reality is anyone can get behind a good cause and become adonor. Like a charitable savings account, a fund can be establishedat the Community Foundation with a minimum donation and when it reaches $5,000 you can startmaking awards. Charitable giving funds at the Community Foundation provide a simple, powerful andpersonal approach to giving. We provide grant making and administrative support for your fund.
Gifts made today grow and provide resources for our community far into the future. For moreinformation on how to achieve your charitable goals, contact the Foundation office at 1-844-238-2289.
Did you know it only takes $5,000 to start grantingwhen you establish a fund with the MCCF?
Creating a fund through the Community Foundation offers convenience and expertise.
Funds can be created in as little as one meeting, with a short fund agreement, and an initialtax-deductible gift.
Our Foundation staff helps every step of the way – from planning your initial gift to makingthe impact you desire.
The type of fund you establish can be based on your own preferences. You can focus onspecific organizations, issues or communities, or create a fund with a flexible purpose.
You can establish your fund to benefit the community now, or remember the Foundation inyour will or estate plans.
Our administrative and accounting services relieve you of the burden of overwhelmingpaperwork.
Our expertise in long-range investing gives you maximum return on every dollar you donate.
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ANYONE CAN BEA PHILANTHROPIST!
Donor Advised Funds are for individuals and families who want to support causes that are meaningful tothem, while seeking active involvement in choosing their grant recipients. These funds offer a tax benefitwhile allowing donors to make grants over time to their favorite nonprofit organizations. The donor has themost involvement and flexibility with this fund.
AnAgency Endowment Fund is usuallycreated by the organization itself forthe express purpose of providing asource of permanent, ongoingsupport to a specific nonprofitorganization. The endowmentsare usually open-ended so thatonce they are establishedother donors may contributeto the fund. An agencyendowment is a perfectvehicle to acceptcharitable bequests.
AGENCY ENDOWMENT FUND
These general funds allow the flexibility toaddress your community’s changing needsthrough strategic grant making each year. Ratherthan designating how the money will be spent,you allow the Foundation to determine the mosteffective ways to meet our community’s mostcompelling opportunities and pressing needs.
COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT ORUNRESTRICTED FUND
Designated funds allow you to direct your gift to aspecific agency or purpose. Almost any 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization may be designated toreceive support for its mission. You identify therecipient(s) you wish to benefit through your giftand our staff manages the annual distribution of
funds from the endowment.
DESIGNATED FUND
Individuals, families, companies, andorganizations establish scholarshipfunds to allow students to pursueacademic goals. Working with theFoundation, you determine thecriteria for your scholarship suchas level of education(preschool through post-graduation), a field of study,and other requirements.Scholarship committeesand/or donors makerecommendationson the recipients
each year.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
DONOR ADVISED FUND
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF INVOLVEMENT
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Charitable Fund Options
Donor Advised
Scholarship
Agency Endowment
Designated
Unrestricted
THE MCKEAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2018 ANNUAL REPORT
2018 FUNDSNEW AGENCY ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) ofMcKean County is preserving and empoweringresources through the establishment of itsendowment fund with the McKean CountyCommunity Foundation. CASA programs providevolunteers who are committed to support localcourts as advocates of abused and neglectedchildren. MCCF will help to grow the endowmentdollars with sound investment policies while CASAstaff and volunteers focus on serving children.
The McKean County Housing Coalition EndowmentFund was established to benefit the communitiesserved by McKean County through the distribution ofcharitable contributions to deserving and qualifiedorganizations. The coalition works together toaddress housing related needs of low income andhomeless individuals. Once fully funded,distributions will be made to any nonprofitorganization engaging in housing developmentprojects or programs through an open grant process.
This agency endowment fund was created by the McKean CountyCommunity Foundation to support the administrative costs of theFoundation and to eventually provide grants to enhance communitydevelopment throughout McKean County. Community mindeddonors are encouraged to contribute to this fund as a permanentand flexible way to ensure their donations are used where the needsand opportunities are greatest in their communities.
CASA OF MCKEAN COUNTY
MCKEAN COUNTY HOUSING COALITION ENDOWMENT FUND
MCKEAN COUNTYFUND FOR THE FUTURE
PICTURED AREBOB ESCH AND LEE
SIZEMORE OF THE MCCF,AND LINDA THOMPSON,HOUSING AND SERVICECOORDINATOR FOR THE
MCKEAN COUNTY HOUSINGAUTHORITY, DURING APLANNING MEETING.
READ ON PAGE 10HOW A FORMER
STAPLE OF MCKEANCOUNTY IS HELPINGSUPPORT ITS FUNDFOR THE FUTURE.
READ ONPAGE 11 ABOUTTHE IMPACT THATCASA OF MCKEANCOUNTY HAD ONITS COMMUNITY
IN 2018!
NEW DESIGNATED FUNDS
Boiler Chimney Bricks: Helping to build the future of McKean County
This Port Alleghany CommunityDevelopment Fund was established by alocal family that desired to support andgrow a charitable fund to benefit thecommunity of Port Allegany. Anyone withan interest in supporting local communitydevelopment is welcome to contribute tothe fund. Once it is funded, grants will beavailable for any nonprofit that serves the
residents of Port Alleghany.
The Early Childhood Development Fund wasestablished to assist families with financial needs inobtaining early childhood education for theirchildren. Anyone can make an investment in thefuture of our community by donating to this specialfund supporting early education in McKean County.The Early Childhood Development (ECDF) Fund hasa mission to support accessible child-centered carewith tuition assistance. The fund is primarilyestablished to support families that have childrenenrolled in Early Childhood Programs who are at riskof pulling the child from the program due tounforeseen financial hardships.
PORT ALLEGANY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND
When American Refining Group dismantled its massivelandmark coal boiler chimney in 2018, they offered bricks tothe public with proceeds benefiting the McKean County Fundfor the Future.
Gifts to this fund will help support the administrative costs ofthe Foundation as it continues to develop. As the fund grows,grants will provide funding for projects that enhance life in ourcommunities.
Many thanks to this American Refining Group project thatraised nearly $900 in support of the McKean County Fund forthe Future.
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• Trained a class of four volunteers in spring 2018,another class of five volunteers in winter 2019, andis currently in the process of training an additionalfour volunteers.
• Assigned 45 children a CASA volunteer, 11 ofthem for the first time.
• Helped 10 children leave the care of CYS due toadoption, guardianship, or reunification withparents.
• Ensured that no children with a CASA advocate left and then re-entered the child welfare system.
• Received a $105,100 VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) grant for April 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020.
• Received a $10,000 grant from National CASA.
Other notable statistics of the CASA program include: seven and a half months less spent in foster care; fewerout of home placements; significantly improved educational performance; and more than 90% of children with aCASA volunteer never re-enter the child welfare system.
A MCCF AGENCY ENDOWMENT FUND:COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) OF MCKEAN COUNTY
Check out the 2018 accomplishments ofCASA of McKean County!
ARG Employee ScholarshipFundAmerican Refining Group, Inc.ARG Employees ScholarshipCommittee
Jeannine & Brent Schoenecker
BCPAC Scholarship FundBradford Creative andPerforming Arts Center
Bradford Rotary VocationalPass Through ScholarshipBradford Rotary
CASA Endowment FundVirginia HouserCASA of McKean County
Early ChildhoodDevelopment FundAnonymous
Kane Day School AlumniScholarshipKane Day School Board ofDirectors
Sashy & Gladys KanePerpetual ScholarshipMr. & Mrs. Thomas Kane
McKean County Fund forthe FutureAmerican Refining Group, Inc.Catalano, Case, and Clark-Radzieta
CNB Foundation, Inc.Richard & Paula Fritz EddyRobert C. EschSara FurlongLisa M. KeckKessel ConstructionJulie MarascoDr. Richard McDowellMeyer Wagner Brown &Kraus Attorneys
National Leadership Assoc.Northwest BankPNC BankPenn Highlands ElkMr. & Mrs. Brett SchoeneckerBrian & Stephanie Shaffer
Lee SizemoreStifel: O’Leary PiccoloWealth Management Group
W. E. Swanson Agency, Inc.
McKean County HousingFundLee Sizemore
Gary Meckley ScholarshipRoberta & Bruce Hultman
Port Allegany CommunityDevelopment FundMr. & Mrs. Joseph Demott Jr.
Pastor Craig SmithScholarshipIn memory of Pastor SmithDiana BernhardRhonda BlintRobin CoursonLarry & Susan DoyonJack & Debora Geer
Randall HeadleyIsland Creek AssociatesBruce & Cynthia JackBill, Patty, & Will KeeslerPaul & Patti KozaHazel Hurst UnitedMethodist Church
Donna LannenMr. & Mrs. James MyersRaymond & Sandra MyersSandra Walker FamilyKyle & Joelle Warner
McKean County Fund forthe FutureIn memory of Kenneth EddyRichard & Paula EddyRobert & Ann EschDevon & Jeffery KlossRoy SambuchinoMr. & Mrs. BrettSchoenecker
In memory of David GeeGerald Gee
TRIBUTES
2018 FUNDS AND DONORS
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THE MCKEAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2018 ANNUAL REPORT
A LL GOOD MEN AND WOMEN MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITYTO CREATE LEGACIES THAT WILL TAKE THE NEXTGENERATION TO A LEVEL WE COULD ONLY IMAGINE.
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- Jim Rohn
Many people want to be assured thatthe money they are donating tocharities is being used to help theircommunity and its residents in ameaningful way. The CommunityFoundation has an unrestricted fundthat does just that. This fundaddresses your community’s mostpressing needs and promisingopportunities. An unrestricted fundgives our community the opportunityto tell us what it’s needs are and for usto help meet that need.
This McKean County Community Foundation’s unrestricted fund is your broadest option.These general funds will allow the Foundation the flexibility to address your community’schanging needs through strategic grant making each year. Rather than designating how themoney will be spent, you allow the Foundation to determine the most effective ways to meetour community’s most compelling opportunities and most pressing needs.
Community donations will help grow this fund to the level where we can begin grant making.By combining our resources and working together, we can have a greater impact. All gifts toour funds, whatever the amount, help our community grow! A donation can be made onlineat www.mckeancountyfoundation.org or mailed to the Foundation.
How to Pay It Forward throughthe McKean County Fund for the Future
MCKEAN COUNTY FUND FOR THE FUTURE
I LIVE HEREI GIVE
GIVE WHERE YOU LIVEYou’ll find a treasure chest ofinformation on our new website,including:
• Information on the MCCF• How to establish a fund• Listings of funds and scholarships• Available grants and scholarships• Women’s Giving Circle details• How to make online donations
Our website has anew look! Visit us soon!
WWW.MCKEANCOUNTYFOUNDATION.ORG
And so much more!
WEBSITE REDESIGN
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2018 SCHOLARSHIPSNEW SCHOLARSHIPS
Amanda Dincher (center) received the 2018 ARG Scholarship. ARGScholarship organizers plan to build this fund to a level where it candistribute at least one $500 scholarship every year in perpetuity. ARGemployees’ children, grandchildren or legal dependents pursuing anypost-secondary education are eligible to apply. Full details regardingthe scholarship, eligibility and application instructions are distributedto all ARG employees when the application period opens each year.
ARG EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
A new scholarship has been established at the McKean CountyCommunity Foundation by the Mt. Jewett and Hazel Hurst UnitedMethodist churches to honor Pastor Craig Smith. The Pastor Craig SmithMemorial Scholarship Fund will provide a scholarship to a resident of theKane or Smethport School District. The recipient will be a high schoolsenior or first year nontraditional adult learner who is an active participantin various activities in his or her school, church, and community.Scholarship applications will also include a faith-based essay.
PASTOR CRAIG SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
A new scholarship fund was established this year by the Kane DaySchool Board of Directors. The Day School is a learning environmentdedicated to educating, caring about and nurturing the children ofKane and the surrounding areas. The staff and board of the schoolestablished this scholarship to help their alumni when they are readyto start their post-secondary education. To be eligible, the studentmust be a graduating senior from Kane School District, an alum of theKane Day School who is pursuing a post-secondary two- or four-yeardegree or attending a vocational program, and be active in his or herschool and community.
KANE DAY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Bradford Rotary established a scholarship fund where the initialdollars designated for the fund pass-through the Foundation to beawarded as a student scholarship. Rather than a permanent endowmentfund where assets are pooled and invested, pass-through funds act morelike a charitable checking account. Other interest, income, and additionalgifts to the fund, if received, will establish a step-up fund available forcharitable purposes of continuing the scholarship in the future.
ROTARY PASS-THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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A new scholarship has been established by the Bradford CreativePerforming Arts Center (BCPAC). Beginning this year, BCPAC willaward an annual scholarship to a talented individual who is planningto or has enrolled in an accredited college or university. Studentsapplying for this scholarship should meet the following criteria: agraduating Bradford High School senior who is planning to pursue adegree in the performing arts (theatre, music, dance); be active inschool and community activities; demonstrate financial need; andshow academic merit. Applicants must also submit an essay thatexplains “the purpose of the arts” and discuss his or her college andcareer goals. Lastly, two letters of recommendation from a facultymember or administrator who has taught the applicant or worked withhim or her in an academic setting must be submitted.
BRADFORD CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTSCENTER BCPAC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2018 ANNUAL REPORT
MCCF SCHOLARSHIPFUNDS
ARG Employee Scholarship Fund
Bradford Creative and PerformingArts Center BCPAC Scholarship Fund
Bradford RotaryVocational Scholarship
Chuck Daly Memorial Scholarship Fund
Diana J. Hulings MemorialScholarship Fund
John & Donna Hulings Scholarship Fund
Steven Jerman MemorialScholarship Fund
Jeff & Shelli Johnson MemorialScholarship Fund
Kane Day School Scholarship Fund
Sashy & Gladys KanePerpetual Scholarship Fund
Gary Meckley Scholarship Fund
Tristan Sauers MemorialScholarship Fund
Carrie B. Sauers MemorialScholarship Fund
Pastor Craig Smith MemorialScholarship Fund
Joe Stanko MemorialScholarship Fund (2019)
New in 2018
MCCF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERSARG Employee ScholarshipAmanda Dincher (BAHS - $500)
Bradford Rotary ScholarshipLogan Caruso (BAHS - $500)Shane Peterson (BAHS - $500)
Chuck Daly Memorial ScholarshipTrinity Clark (KAHS - $1,000)Angelo Costanzo (KAHS - $1,000)
Diana J. Hulings MemorialScholarshipGarrett Walters (KAHS - $525)
John & Donna Hulings ScholarshipLogan Ehrensberger (KAHS - $500)Gina Marconi (KAHS - $500)
Steven Jerman Memorial ScholarshipTrinity Clark (KAHS - $500)Steven Tyger (KAHS - $500)Mackenzie Witherell (KAHS - $500)
Jeff & Shelly JohnsonMemorial ScholarshipEmily Feikls (KAHS - $500)
Sashy & Gladys KanePerpetual ScholarshipRiana Smith (KAHS - $1,000)Gunnar Fryzlewicz (KAHS - $1,000)
Gary Meckley ScholarshipTrinity Clark (KAHS - $1,000)
Carrie B. Sauers MemorialScholarshipKennedy Detsch (KAHS - $420)
Tristan Sauers MemorialScholarshipRaymond Maze (KAHS - $459)
Pastor Craig Smith MemorialScholarshipRachel Morgan (KAHS - $500)
STEVEN JERMANSCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:MACKENZIE WITHERELL,
STEVEN TYGER,AND TRINITY CLARKWITH OFFICER RACE
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Educational support can change a life!
The Community Foundation manages many scholarships all across our area whichhelp high school graduates and adult learners continue their education. Thesescholarships were created by community-minded individuals, families andcorporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations.
The MCCF has awarded a total of
$44,000 IN SCHOLARSHIP MONEYto deserving students since its inception.
The Community Foundation makes it easy for individuals,businesses, and organizations to establish a scholarship fund.Your fund can be created in as little as one meeting, with ashort fund agreement, and a single gift. Or your fund can be set upwith an initial gift that is added to the future. We manage all the administrative details ofyour fund for you.
By establishing a uniquely-named scholarship, you have the ability to designateeligibility requirements including education level, the field of study, geographic area, etc.Many scholarships are established to honor parents, a family member, or someone whoinfluenced your life.
Most scholarship funds at the Foundation are permanent endowments with the annualearnings used to provide the scholarships.
BENEFITS TO USING THE FOUNDATION TO INVEST/ADMINISTERSCHOLARSHIP FUNDS:1. Our investment expertise saves time and effort for any individual or organization.
2. Since the Foundation assumes fiduciary duty and responsibility, you are relievedfrom the legal liability associated with financial management.
3. By combining funds for investment, our return is typically higher than thoseinvested individually.
4. The fund located at the Foundation is an excellent way for friends and family tomake additional gifts of support with the highest level of tax benefits. Memorialand honor gift cards are also available for donations.
5. As a partner with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)Partnership for Access to Higher Education (PATH), the Community Foundationscholarship recipients are nominated for matching funds and often receiveadditional grants from PHEAA.
One of the biggest benefits of bringing yourscholarship fund to the Foundation is ourpartnership with the Pennsylvania Higher EducationAssistance Agency (PHEAA) and its Partnerships forAccess to Higher Education program (PATH). ThePATH program provides matching dollars to students attending Pennsylvania post-secondary institutions who have received a scholarship from the Foundation. Thesestudents must also qualify for additional PHEAA funding.
IWILL CONTINUE TO WORK HARD AND STRIVE FOREXCELLENCE BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THECLASSROOM. I VOW TO UTILIZE THIS SCHOLARSHIP
TO HELP FURTHER MY EDUCATION AND PREPARE MEFOR MY FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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- Angelo Costanzo | 2018 Chuck Daly Memorial Scholarship
A S I AM FINISHED WITH HIGH SCHOOL AND ILOOK TOWARD GOING TO COLLEGE, I AMTHANKFUL FOR YOU HAVING CHOSEN ME FOR
THIS SCHOLARSHIP. THANK YOU FOR INVESTING INMY FUTURE. I PROMISE YOU IT WILL NOT BE WASTED.
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- Gunnar Fryzlewicz | 2018 Sashy & Gladys Kane Perpetual Scholarship
PHEAA’S PATH PARTNERSHIP CAN DOUBLE A STUDENT’S AWARD!
KENNEDY DETSCH,2018 CARRIE B.
SAUERS MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP
THE MCKEAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2018 ANNUAL REPORT
GRANTS AWARDEDCharitable organizations that invest in communityprograms and projects benefiting women and familieswill be able to apply for the competitive grants oncethe Women’s Giving Circle funds are ready to bedistributed.
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• Your membership entitles you to vote onorganizations/programs that will receive fundingeach year.
• The annual membership year runs from October 1through September 30. Gifts can be made anytimewithin the annual giving period from October 1through June 1.
• We will periodically gather our members togetherto network, learn about community needs, andaward grants to local nonprofits who offerprogramming that serves women and childrenliving in McKean County.
The Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) of McKean County is beingestablished as a philanthropic society of local women who workcollectively to address and support important issues in addition toraising funds to distribute to worthy projects and initiatives thatimprove the lives of families throughout the McKean region.
Where one person may not always see the impact of a singledonation to a charity, the giving circle method can make asignificant impact on a charity through multiple donations.Through the power of collective giving, we pool our members'monetary contributions to support local nonprofits serving theneeds of women and families.
Our organization is made up of women just like you who care aboutimproving the quality of life in McKean County for our families andfriends. Membership is affordable and allows each of us to become aphilanthropist by combining our donations and making an impact in ourcommunities.
WOMENʼS GIVING CIRCLE
WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLESTEERING COMMITTEE
BECOMING A MEMBER
A community-minded group of womenfrom across the Foundation's service areahave come together to play an active role inchanging the lives of women and theirfamilies. The Steering Committee held itsfirst meeting in November 2018. Since then,they have been building a foundation tolaunch the Women’s Giving Circle ofMcKean County.
Women can become change agents in their community with a small contribution of time and money. Giving backstarts with an idea and gains momentum with enthusiastic member participation. Do you need to be wealthy toparticipate? Certainly not! The Women's Giving Circle offers several donation levels of membership, allowing youto choose the level of giving that best suits your financial needs. Your involvement will help to build a new socialnetwork and bolster community resources for many worthy programs.
• A gift of $100 or more begins your annual membership in the Women’s Giving Circle. Donors may donate atthat level or opt to give at a higher level.
• Various levels of membership allow women to pool their funds to make impactful contributions to thecommunity.
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERSJudy Bordamer, Co-ChairCarol Duffy, Co-ChairKathy Gibson, SecretaryLinda Myer, TreasurerRoni Swanson, Grant Committee ChairPaula Fritz Eddy, Staff SupportLisa Bizzaro
Pamela BurlingameSally ClaypoolAngela ErwayLori FreerRicci JeanneretteKathy Jones
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Giving cultivates attitudes of gratitudeNO MAT T ER IF YOU'RE ON T HE G IVING OR RECEIVING END.
PAGE 21 THE MCKEAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
KANE DAY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
PO Box 708Bradford, PA 16701
PO Box 934St. Marys, PA 15857
Ph: 1-844-238-2289
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The mission of the McKean CountyCommunity Foundation is tostrengthen our region throughdevelopment, stewardship, and grantmaking as donors achieve theirphilanthropic goals.
The official registration and financial information of the McKean County Community Foundation maybe obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania,1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
The McKean County CommunityFoundation connects people whocare with causes that matter.
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The staff andboard of Kane DaySchool want tohelp their alumniwhen they areready to starttheir post-secondary education. Their goal isto raise enough funds to ensure a permanentannual scholarship to be awarded to agraduating senior from Kane Area SchoolDistrict who attended Kane Day School.Educated children are our future!
Paying it forward to support our children’s future!