Funds established under the Community Giving Foundation: Danville are listed below. Click here to donate online and view all funds managed by the Foundation.
The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund supports local, unmet needs in the Danville community. Because of their desire to help others and encourage the spirit of giving in the community, the Community Giving Foundation: Danville Board began this fund in 2007 through their own individual donations. Neighbors Helping Neighbors is Danville's opportunity to meet current needs of the community forever.
The Ackerman Family Fund was established by Ken and Pat Ackerman to support charitable interests in Danville, PA and surrounding communities. The family established roots in this community over fifty years ago, and their legacy will continue to live on as they invest in their hometown.
Ruth E. Amacher, a 1941 graduate of Danville High School, established this fund in memory of her sister, Mary L. Schick Frye, who was also a graduate of Danville. Ruth as a lifelong local farmer dedicated to her family farm. The Amacher Family Fund provides scholarships for graduates from Danville High School who are pursuing a 2- or 4-year program or degree in agriculture or related field and have demonstrated leadership qualities, participated in agricultural programs, and demonstrates financial need.
Beverly J. Laubach established a donor-advised fund in memory of Charles A. Laubach, Jr., M.D. The Fund provides support for charitable purposes in the area of Danville, PA and surrounding communities.
The Bloch-Selinger Educational Fund awards at least 1 deserving young man honor student and 1 deserving young woman honor student a scholarship for up to 4 years. The students must be graduates of Danville High School and plan to attend any credited school or university located in the USA.
The Bonnie Johnson Fund, established in memory of Ragnar and Dorothy Johnson, benefits Montour County through grants to deserving and qualified nonprofit organizations and their charitable purposes.
The mission of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church of Danville is to provide a welcoming environment to hear God's word and celebrate the love of Christ; to grow in faith through worship, study, and prayer; and through the love and fellowship of Christ, apply his teaching within ourselves, our families and the local and global communities. This agency fund to support the Church was established by Ken and Pat Ackerman in memory of their parents, Mr. & Mrs. Franklin K. Ackerman and Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Driscoll.
Donate to the Christ Memorial Episcopal Church - Ackerman/Driscoll Fund
The mission of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church of Danville is to provide a welcoming environment to hear God's word and celebrate the love of Christ; to grow in faith through worship, study, and prayer; and through the love and fellowship of Christ, apply his teaching within ourselves, our families and the local and global communities. This agency fund provides support for the benefit of the Church in the Conrad name.
Donate to the Christ Memorial Episcopal Church - Conrad Fund
The mission of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church of Danville is to provide a welcoming environment to hear God's word and celebrate the love of Christ; to grow in faith through worship, study, and prayer; and through the love and fellowship of Christ, apply his teaching with ourselves, our families and the local and global communities. This agency endowment fund provides support for the benefit of the Church.
Donate to the Christ Memorial Episcopal Church Endowment Fund
The mission of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church of Danville is to provide a welcoming environment to hear God's word and celebrate the love of Christ; to grow in faith through worship, study, and prayer; and through the love and fellowship of Christ, apply his teaching within ourselves, our families and the local and global communities. This designated fund provides support for the benefit of the Church.
The mission of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church of Danville is to provide a welcoming environment to hear God's word and celebrate the love of Christ; to grow in faith through worship, study, and prayer; and through the love and fellowship of Christ, apply his teaching within ourselves, our families and the local and global communities. This agency fund provides support for the benefit of the Church in the Kisner Alter Guild name.
Donate to the Christ Memorial Episcopal Church - Kisner Alter Guild Fund
The mission of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church of Danville is to provide a welcoming environment to hear God's word and celebrate the love of Christ; to grow in faith through worship, study, and prayer; and through the love and fellowship of Christ, apply his teaching within ourselves, our families and the local and global communities. This agency fund provides support for the benefit of the Church in the Margaret James name.
Donate to the Christ Memorial Episcopal Church - Margaret James Fund
The mission of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church of Danville is to provide a welcoming environment to hear God's word and celebrate the love of Christ; to grow in faith through worship, study, and prayer; and through the love and fellowship of Christ, apply his teaching within ourselves, our families and the local and global communities. This agency fund provides support for the benefit of the Church in the Wesner name.
Donate to the Christ Memorial Episcopal Church - Wesner Fund
The Danville Area Community Center offers fitness classes and activities for the entire family. Its facilities include a pool, gymnasium, racquetball court, and equipment rooms. This agency fund provides support for the benefit of the program so long as it is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization.
With a highly trained and experienced staff of professionals and multiple programs offered to children of all ages, Danville Child Development Center has become a leading accredited child care provider in our area, focusing on enriching the lives of the community's youth and their families. This agency fund provides support for the benefit of the Center so long as it is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donate to the Danville Child Development Center Endowment Fund
The Danville Superintendent's Educational Initiative Awards Fund was established to provide grants for the benefit of enhancing the educational opportunities for the students of the Danville Area School District.
Donate to the Danville Superintendent's Educational Initiative Awards Fund
The Deutsch Family Fund for Geisinger Nurses was created to benefit Geisinger nursing personnel through continuing education programs. Support is given to help underwrite the costs of guest lectures and other programs, with nursing education programs to be offered annually at the discretion of the senior administrator.
Eleanor McWilliams Burke was a lifelong resident of Danville, Pennsylvania. She served the community as a food dietitian and service manager at the Danville State Hospital for thirty years. The Eleanor M. Burke Fund was established to benefit charitable purposes in the greater Montour County area.
Leo E. Ennis had a heart for encouraging children of any age, and was known for his warm smile and friendly nature. Established by Gary and Conaley Visneski, in memory of her dad, the Ennis-Visneski Fund will provide grants to support the Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program in the Danville Area School District.
The Good Samaritan Mission is a faith-based free service in Montour County, Pennsylvania. The Mission consists of a clothing store located in Danville, hygiene products give-away, crisis/financial assistance, weekend food bags for students in the Danville School District, and the Feed a Friend partnership with the Danville/Riverside Food Bank. This agency fund provides support for the benefit of the Mission in memory of Mary Moore, so long as it is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donate to the Good Samaritan Mission Agency Endowment Fund - in Memory of Mary Moore
The Good Samaritan Mission is a faith-based free service in Montour County, Pennsylvania. The Mission consists of a clothing store located in Danville, hygiene products give-away, crisis/financial assistance, weekend food bags for students in the Danville School District, and the Feed a Friend partnership with the Danville/Riverside Food Bank. This agency fund provides support for the benefit of the Mission in memory of Peter Baldy, so long as it is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donate to the Good Samaritan Mission Agency Endowment Fund - in Memory of Peter Baldy
DRIVE is an economic development council of governments serving the greater Columbia and Montour Counties region of Pennsylvania. The Greater Danville Area Industrial Development Corporation Fund supports DRIVE's charitable activities, including economic development, job creation, and retention of businesses, in the Greater Danville Area.
Donate to the Greater Danville Area Industrial Development Corporation Fund
The Holdren Family Fund provides support for charitable purposes in the area of Danville, Pennsylvania and surrounding communities.
The Jim and Jackie Shutt Fund was established to benefit charitable purposes in the communities of Montour County, Pennsylvania.
The Joan and Fred Miller Family Fund was established to benefit charitable purposes in the area of Danville, Pennsylvania and surrounding communities.
Richard and Jean have always been proud to be part of the wonderful community of Danville. In honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, they established the Knouse Family Fund to support general purposes in the Danville area and surrounding communities.
The May Family Fund supports charitable purposes in the area of Danville, Pennsylvania and surrounding communities.
The McWilliams – Wintersteen Family Fund was established to provide grants for charitable purposes in Montour County, Pennsylvania and the surrounding communities.
The Metzer Family Fund was established to benefit organizations serving the most pressing current and future needs within Montour County, Pennsylvania.
The Montour Area Recreation Commission is a multi-governmental organization representing Montour County, Danville Borough, Washingtonville Borough, Riverside Borough, and the Danville Area School District. This agency fund supports educational programming, special events, administrative expenses, and the construction and maintenance of parks, trails and open spaces in MARC's area of service.
The mission of the Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC) is to make and promote Montour County as the healthiest place in Pennsylvania to live, work and play. This agency fund provides support for the benefit of MARC as a multi-governmental organization.
This agency fund benefits the charitable purposes of the Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC) for the Hopewell Park Pump Track. Support will include the design, permitting, construction, and ongoing maintenance for the Track, bicycle jumps and skills areas, and related parking areas to be located in Mahoning Township, Montour County.
Donate to the MARC - Hopewell Park Pump Track Non-Endowed Fund
The Montour Area Recreation Commission provides for the promotion and maintenance of recreational facilities and activities of the Montour Preserve. This agency fund supports the charitable purposes of MARC, a multi-governmental organization, for the Montour Preserve.
Montour Area Recreation Commission provides for promotion and maintenance for recreational facilities and activities in Washingtonville Borough, Montour County. This agency fund provides support for the charitable purposes of MARC, a multi-governmental organization, for Washingtonville Revitalization.
Donate to the MARC - Washingtonville Revitalization Non-Endowed Fund
The Montour County Historical Society preserves the local history in the area. This agency fund supports programs, operations and capital needs of the Society so long as it is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donate to the Montour County Historical Society Endowment Fund
The Robert and Geraldine Marks Family Fund provides grants for charitable purposes in the area of Danville, Pennsylvania and surrounding communities.
The Robert and Mary Snyder Fund supports the Danville Area Community Center of Danville, Pennsylvania.
The Seebold Family Fund was established to support charitable purposes and organizations in the communities of Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania.
The Service 1st Federal Credit Union Fund was established to benefit primarily the communities of Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania. Grants support charitable purposes by deserving and qualified nonprofit entities.
The Stauffer Family Fund benefits charitable purposes in the Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania area and surrounding communities.
The Terry and Sandy O'Rourke Family Fund supports the most pressing current and future needs of charities within Danville and Montour County, as determined by the Community Giving Foundation: Danville Board.
The Booth Family Fund provides support for the benefit of charitable purposes in Danville, Pennsylvania and surrounding communities.
Established by Jim and Bonnie Trump, The Brady and Trump Family Commemorative Fund supports unmet and unexpected needs in the Danville community. Ten generations of the Brady and Trump families have called the Danville area home, and Bonnie credits the community and its people for providing boundless opportunities to grow and thrive. This fund leaves a legacy of appreciation and gratitude from the Brady and Trump families to the community that has given them so much.
The Cole Family Fund provides support for needy, underprivileged youth in the area of Danville, PA with preference for the Boy Scouts of America Troops in Danville.
In order to encourage reading and intellectual and community engagement, the Thomas Beaver Free Library provides library services and resources to the residents of Montour County as well as to Rush and Riverside Townships. The Library has served the greater Danville area, in its original building, since 1888. Their agency fund provides support for the benefit of the Library so long as it is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization.
The Timothy and Kristen Karr Fund provides grants for charitable purposes in the area of Montour County, Pennsylvania, and surrounding communities.
The United Way of Columbia and Montour Counties is an organization of community volunteers that leads, inspires and mobilizes individuals and contributes to help provide solutions to essential health and human service issues to improve the quality of life for the people of Columbia and Montour. Their agency fund provides support for the benefit of the United Way as long as it is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donate to the United Way of Columbia-Montour County Endowment Fund
The Victor and Linda Marks Family Fund benefits charitable purposes in the communities of Montour County, Pennsylvania.
Scholarship Funds
The Ackerman Family Scholarship Fund was established to benefit graduating students from the Danville Area School District. Applicants must be accepted and attending an accredited 4-year college full-time, have had the highest accumulative 4-year average in English, and have been a varsity wrestler or varsity football player.
The Beverly J. Laubach Scholarship Fund, created in memory of Betty L. Dietz, provides an annual scholarship to a Danville Area High School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education. Consideration is given to students who demonstrate financial need, desire to become a teacher, potential to succeed, and strong work ethic. A new student is chosen annually for this one-year award.
The Carl J. Marrara Memorial Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to graduating Danville Area High School students who are accepted into a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited institution of higher education (preferable in PA), have exhibited good citizenship and community involvement, been a leader with a sense of humor, is grounded, shows tolerance of others, is honest, has integrity and makes a difference in the school community. Students will also have an unmet financial need.
The Cole Family Scholarship Fund benefits graduating seniors from Danville Area School District who will attend, full-time, an accredited two- or four-year institution of higher education, has civic-minded interests and demonstrates financial need.
The Cotner Family Scholarship Fund, established in memory of Donald G. Cotner, Sr., provides scholarships to graduating students from the Danville Area School District. Selected by the DASD Scholarship Committee, students should be accepted and planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college, full time, pursuing studies in agriculture and/or agricultural related fields, and exhibit good citizenship, be a leader, is honest, and has integrity.
This Alumni Association Scholarship Fund awards scholarships for Danville Area School District graduates entering accredited 2-year trade, technical associate degree programs or 4-year accredited PA college or university degree programs. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and scholastic ability, have at least a B or C average, work diligently to master academic courses, earn the respect of teachers and fellow students, possess unquestionable integrity, and consistently display compassion and kindness to others. The students must also demonstrate through job or volunteer history the ability to succeed, be self-motivated and have strong ethics.
Donate to the Danville Area School District Alumni Association Scholarship Fund
The Danville Area School District Band Boosters Scholarship Fund provides an award for a graduate of the Danville Area School District who is pursuing higher education in a 2- or 4-year accredited college, university or trade school. The applicant must reside in the Danville School District, demonstrate to be civic and community minded, possess a genuine sincerity to obtain a post-high school degree, and have financial need.
Donate to the Danville Area School District Band Boosters Scholarship Fund
The Danville Education Association Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to Danville Area School District graduates who were accepted into a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in PA. Recipients will have exhibited good citizenship and community involvement, have unmet financial need, and will not be the recipient of other major scholarship awards.
Donate to the Danville Education Association Scholarship Fund
The Danville High School Class of 1939 Scholarship Fund awards one-year scholarships to graduating seniors from Danville Area High School. Recipients must be accepted into a full-time undergraduate degree program or specialized training at a trade school, have a strong potential for success, and have an unmet financial need.
Donate to the Danville High School Class of 1939 Scholarship Fund
The Danville High School Class of 1943 Scholarship Fund awards two scholarships annually to Danville Area School District graduates entering trade, technical, LPN, business, certificate or similar associate degree programs. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and scholastic ability.
Donate to the Danville High School Class of 1943 Scholarship Fund
The Danville High School Class of 1963 Scholarship Fund benefits graduating students from Danville Area High School who are planning to pursue a BA or BS degree from a qualified institution of higher education. Candidates must also have experience with community service and volunteering. Financial need may be a consideration in selecting recipients.
Donate to the Danville High School Class of 1963 Scholarship Fund
Danville Rotary Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to graduating students from the Danville Area School District who will attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college, full-time. Recipients should also exhibit good citizenship, be honest, have integrity, and be a volunteer with the community and/or charity, demonstrating the Rotary's motto "Service Above Self".
The Deutsch Family Memorial Scholarship Fund is a two-fold award that supports education in the Danville, Pennsylvania area. Grants are provided to Geisinger Medical Center to assist worthy student nurses with their tuition and other training expenses through the Geisinger Medical Center Nurses Training School. Scholarships are also awarded to worthy graduates of the Danville Area High School who are seeking higher education. Recipients will be excellent in their academic studies and proficient in athletics.
The Donald J. Seebold Scholarship Fund was created for graduating seniors from Danville Area High School seeking higher education, with preference given to those in Economics or Business Administration degree programs. Candidates should display an academic ability to successfully complete a higher education program, good citizenship characteristics, and successful involvement in school related and extra-curricular activities and community involvement. The financial need of the student will be considered.
The Eister Janssen Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for graduates from Danville Area High School pursuing a degree in engineering. Students have demonstrated leadership qualities, participated in community service programs, and demonstrated financial need.
The Gerald J. Levandoski Memorial Scholarship Fund benefits graduating seniors from Danville Area High School accepted into a full-time undergraduate program at an institution of higher education, pursuing an education in engineering (preferably) or science. Students will have exhibited potential for success, good citizenship, and community involvement.
Donate to the Gerald J. Levandoski Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Jack Curry Athletic Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to Danville High School graduates pursuing a 2- or 4-year program/degree, who have participated in high school athletics and demonstrated sportsmanship and leadership. Preference is given to a multi-sport athlete.
The Jane Hood Memorial Scholarship Fund awards Danville Area School District graduating seniors one scholarship to a recipient majoring in math or science and one scholarship to a recipient majoring in graphic/visual arts. Students should be accepted into a full-time undergraduate program, exhibit good citizenship and community involvement, and show a strong potential for success.
The Jason Gordon Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Danville student Jason. An encourager to all, Jason loved to make people laugh with his imitations, quick wit and crazy jokes. He was very creative and had a compassionate heart and kind spirit. This annual scholarship award will benefit a Danville graduating senior who demonstrates kindness, teamwork, and encouragement to others.
The Joanne McCall Spaid Simington and Paul Simington Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to Mifflinburg High School graduates pursuing degrees in accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or technical school programs. Candidates reside within the present boundaries of the Mifflinburg School District for a minimum of 3 years immediately prior to graduation. Special consideration for students pursuing degrees in agriculture and/or forestry but not including landscaping or landscape architecture, and/or education majors.
Donate to the Joanne McCall Spaid Simington and Paul Simington Scholarship Fund
The Kyle "Bucky" Kizis Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Kyle, a Danville High School junior who passed away in March 2020. Kyle was a source of laughter for everyone that knew and loved him. He was a competitive and fun-loving member of the Ironmen baseball and bowling teams, and will be remembered for his charming personality and how easily he could make people smile. This fund will award a scholarship to a Danville Area High School graduating senior.
This future scholarship fund will support Danville Area School District students.
The Mackenzie E. Riley Memorial Scholarship Fund provides annual scholarships for graduates of Danville High School and/or Shikellamy High School who have participated in athletics and will be attending a 2- or 4-year institution of higher education. Special consideration is given to students who are all-around loyal team leaders with natural athletic intuition, who conduct themselves in a selfless manner while displaying a confident, positive, respectful and encouraging demeanor. Applicants should be smart and creative individuals who put the team's success above his/her own and can be deemed a versatile player not defined by one position or role on a team.
The Mollie Harter Memorial Fund awards scholarships to graduating students from Danville Area High School pursuing a BS or BA in the fields of education (preferably secondary education) or alternatively other careers working with children at a qualified institution of higher education. Students' experiences with community service and volunteering as well as their interest in working with children and potential to succeed in pursuing their goals may be considered.
The Rechsteiner Family Scholarship Fund benefits Danville Area High School graduates accepted into a full-time undergraduate program at an institution of higher education. Recipients will be one male and one female, and will have exhibited good citizenship and community involvement. One scholarship will be awarded to an education major and one scholarship will be awarded to a science major. Each scholarship will be awarded for 4 years as long as the student continues studying education or science.
Because Robert and Betty Gatski’s work in the healthcare field, specifically in Danville, was so important to them, their children wanted to honor their lifelong work while supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. This scholarship fund was created to support a Danville High School senior pursuing a degree in and showing a passion for a healthcare-related field. The family hopes that students who would not have otherwise been able to do so will pursue careers in medicine.
Donate to the Robert L. Gatski, M.D. and Betty E. Gatski Healthcare Profession Scholarship Fund
Mr. Kanaskie served the Danville Area School District and its students since August 1970, as a teacher, wrestling coach, golf coach, class adviser, and Athletic Director, as well as a role model, mentor and leader. The Ronald J. Kanaskie Leadership Scholarship Fund provides awards to graduates from Danville High School who demonstrated leadership qualities, participated in either varsity wrestling and/or golf programs, and demonstrates financial need.
Donate to the Ronald J. Kanaskie Leadership Scholarship Fund
The Roscoe A. Faust and William C. Heller Family Trust awards scholarships for students graduating from Danville Area High School who demonstrate academic ability to successfully complete a higher education program, are involved in school-related extra-curricular and community activities, display good citizenship characteristics, and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students seeking a degree in veterinary medicine, paralegal studies, any agricultural-related field, or any engineering field.
Donate to the Roscoe A. Faust and William C. Heller Family Trust
The Royer Family Scholarship Fund was established to honor the contributions of the Royer Family to the Danville community and celebrate the support the community has provided back to the family. This fund will benefit Danville Area High School graduating seniors pursuing a career in the Arts.
Sandra O'Rourke was a legendary philanthropist and organizer in Montour County dedicated to helping people and improving the lives of those in her community. This scholarship fund was established in memory of Sandra and her work, and will support a Danville Area High School graduating senior pursuing post-secondary education. Special consideration will be given to students who focus on service/outreach and demonstrate compassion and altruism towards others.
The Stephanie Husek Scholarship Fund awards one scholarship for Slovakia students pursuing advanced studies in the USA and one scholarship for American students to pursue Slovak language and culture in Slovakia.
The Simington Family Scholarship Fund awards a scholarship to Danville Area School District graduate(s) pursuing higher education in a 2- or 4-year accredited college, university, or trade school. Recipients have demonstrated themselves to be civic and community minded, possess a genuine sincerity to obtain a post-high school degree, and have a financial need.
The Valeria Walton Woods Memorial Scholarship Fund benefits one or more graduating seniors of Danville Area High School to assist in attending college. Recipients should be deserving students in need of financial assistance and maintain good grades in college.
Donate to the Valerie Walton Woods Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Victor and Linda Marks Health Career Scholarship Fund will support Danville Area High School graduating seniors pursuing an undergraduate degree in the field of nursing or medicine. Career focus includes pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, or pre-veterinary programs. Special consideration will be given to students with financial need and who have demonstrated service to the community.
Donate to the Victor and Linda Marks Health Career Scholarship Fund
The Walter A. "Whitey" and Nan C. McCloskey Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded to graduating seniors from Danville Area High School who attained a letter in basketball (preferred), football, or baseball. Students should be accepted into a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in PA, and be a good school and community citizen.
Donate to the Walter A. "Whitey" and Nan C. McCloskey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Testamentary Funds
- Elma Sharp Memorial Fund
- Joan and Fred Miller Designated Fund