Selinsgrove
Ensuring the future of our community
Community Giving Foundation: Selinsgrove aims to enrich the quality of life in the Selinsgrove area and surrounding communities through superior stewardship of enduring charitable gifts. After affiliating with the Community Giving Foundation in 2006, Selinsgrove has continued to assist and encourage donors of all levels to achieve their diverse philanthropic interests while providing a legacy that will serve local communities for present and future generations.
A Story of Local Giving
Music has always been an important part of life for the Rudnitsky family, and three generations have participated in the Susquehanna Valley Chorale. In support of this program and its local impact, the Rudnitsky family turned their music passion into an opportunity to support local college students pursuing voice studies. They created theRudnitsky Susquehanna Valley Chorale Tenor 1 Fund to provide a scholarship for local student singers.
"The concept of providing a scholarship to local students became a reality that does a lot of good. We want to help make sure that the funds to provide this opportunity will always be there." (Marv & Raven Rudnitsky)
Your support of Community Giving Foundation: Selinsgrove makes an impact on the lives of people in your community. This story is just one example of the power of giving happening now because of the generosity of our donors.
Grant Impact
Community Giving Foundation: Selinsgrove makes grant investments to support a number of community needs and initiatives. During their 2024 competitive grant round, the group awarded $34,900 in grants through the Selinsgrove Unrestricted Fund and other individual and family funds. Over $35,000 is provided annually in scholarships to support students continuing their education.
Selinsgrove's History
In 1994, members of the Selinsgrove Rotary Club joined together to begin the Selinsgrove Area Youth Foundation, which focused on providing scholarships to graduating seniors at Selinsgrove High School. Building on its success, the group voted to expand its mission in 2010 to support the local community through philanthropic efforts. Under the umbrella of a community foundation, Selinsgrove continued to provide scholarships while also meeting the area's social, educational, recreational, and charitable needs.
The Foundation affiliated with the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation (now Community Giving Foundation) in 2006 and awarded $24,000 in local grants that same year. Today, Community Giving Foundation: Selinsgrove continues to assist and encourage donors of all levels to achieve their diverse philanthropic interests to support the community for present and future generations.
Creating a Legacy
There is a place for you here! Through the collective work of neighbors, families, businesses, and nonprofits, the Community Giving Foundation: Selinsgrove will continue to leave a greater impact in your community for years to come.
Donors can help meet local charitable needs by supporting current Selinsgrove funds or by creating a fund in their own name to establish a personal charitable legacy. Walk through our Giving Workbook or contact a member of Selinsgrove's board or Foundation staff to discuss how you can partner with your local community foundation to make a difference in the greater Selinsgrove area.
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Board Members
2025
Jodi Cope (Chair)
Stacey Napoli (Vice-Chair)
William Bucher (Financial Liaison)
Robert Bertram
Malcolm Derk
Dr. Nicole Henry
Dr. Katie Hess
Dr. Frank Jankowski
Sara Lauver
Richard Lybarger
Jason Robinson
Raven Rudnitsky
Board Members are charged with evaluating grant applications, monitoring community strengths and needs, and making site visits as needed to verify progress.