Upstream’s Pillars with Purpose

the purpose of the project shall be to benefit the Pillars of Purpose Funds (family and children welfare, cancer research & patient care, military personnel & family care, emergent needs, faith based initiative, domestic/international missions & charitable...

ENGINE of Central PA, a STEM Learning Ecosystem

the purpose of the project shall be to educate the community about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) by cross-sector partnerships in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ENGINE of Central PA is one of the few university-led ecosystems to bring meaningful...

TFEC Contigo Fund

The purpose of this fund is to strengthen programs, projects, and/or organizations which serve to support and/or strengthen people and/or communities who define themselves as Hispanic.

PA Rare Disease Advisory Council

The charitable purpose of this project shall be to improve the quality of life for all those affected by rare diseases in Pennsylvania. To be a national leader in transforming the lives of those affected by rare diseases through collaboration, support, education, and...

Ross and Evelyn Knipple Fund

This fund was established to assist in alleviating childhood hunger and homelessness and to provide clothing and school supplies to children in need. Funds are to be directed to children locally, then nationally, then internationally, as necessary.

John and Charlotte Yanno Fund for the Welfare of Animals

This fund was established to support programs that support the welfare of animals. Animal welfare is a strong passion of ours and we want to use this fund to make a positive impact and a better life for those without voices.

Joseph J. and Jean I. Cignetto Charitable Fund

Joseph J. Cignetto and Jean I. Cignetto put down roots in Silver Spring Township in 1957.  After the death of her husband in 1987, Jean I. Cignetto continued to reside in Silver Spring Township until her death on February 12, 2017, at the age of 96.  After remembering...

IIPT Commonwealth Monument Project

The charitable purpose of the Project shall be to lessen the burdens of government in combating community deterioration by fostering and facilitating tourism initiatives, which contribute to understanding and cooperation, an improved quality of environment, and the...

Dave and Linda Kutz Fund

We established this fund through the Perry County Community Foundation as a means of providing long-term financial support to non-profit organizations in Perry County. Through our involvement with a number of these groups, and the wonderful staff and volunteers who...

Evan R. and Marguerite H. Bostdorf Fund #2

this is a restricted fund benefiting Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church of Millersburg, First United Methodist Church of Millersburg and Our Lady Help of Christians in Lykens

The Sherman Foundation

The charitable purpose of the project shall be to provide support for established programs which provide services and create long-term solutions for people living in Central Pennsylvania who are recovering from opioid addiction, and for military veterans and service...

TFEC Early Education Initiative

The charitable purpose of this project shall be to unite local early childhood stakeholders to work toward the conscious establishment of a united P-3 Community within Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon & Perry Counties. This initiative will strive to...

Charles H. & Elizabeth H. Stone Fund

The Charles H and Elizabeth H Stone Fund were established by Charles, a local attorney, and his wife Elizabeth, an active community volunteer, to allow them to meet their charitable goals and support organizations they both love.

The Fund for Women and Girls Project

The purpose of the project shall be to provide support to the activities and grantmaking of the The Fund for Women and Girls at the Foundation for Enhancing Communities.

Marie Schmidiger Fund

this fund benefits the Upper Allen Women’s Club General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC).

Healing Gems Foundation

The charitable purpose of the project shall be to bring awareness of the healing nature of the creative arts, holistic wellness practices, and psycho-educational programs to trauma survivors, their families and community and to provide them opportunities to experience...

Dean and Gail Stephens Charitable Fund

This fund supports The Lake Heron Conservancy in Liverpool, PA.  The Lake Heron Conservancy is dedicated to enriching lives through a Christian camping ministry for families and children of all cultural, social, and economic groups. It also seeks to preserve the...

Dasher Employee Assistance Fund

The Dasher Employee Assistance Fund has been created to provide financial and other assistance to employees in an emergency.  Dasher will provide the funding for this Fund from its profits. Additional funding may be provided by Dasher employees.

Amanda Strous Fly High 22 Foundation

The charitable purpose of the Amanda Strous Fly High 22 Foundation is to: Support Mental Health, Counseling and Art Therapy Support women who are victims of violence Support those pursuing higher education in mental health/counseling

Richard and Patricia Herring Fund

This donor advised fund was established in 2017 by Rick and Patti Herring, both of whom have been actively involved in their church and other faith-based organizations in the Mechanicsburg area. The fund seeks to aid a variety of faith-based organizations in...

Rotary Veterans Initiative

Formerly “Helping a Hero,” the purpose of this project shall be to help veterans succeed by supporting their education, training, and job search opportunities. RVI’s mission and motivation spring from two timeless Abraham Lincoln quotes, ‘to care for him...

Christ/Sloand Family Fund

This donor-advised fund was established in 2016 by the families of Scott and Susan (Sloand) Christ. The fund goal is to support local and national health and human service organizations with special meaning to both families including but not limited to...

Susquehanna Civil Benevolence Fund

The charitable purpose of this project is to provide a means by which Susquehanna Civil employees can: (1) provide emergency benevolent aid to fellow employees and (2) contribute to local charities.

Emerging Philanthropists Program

The charitable purpose of the project shall be to raise awareness and funds for the Emerging Philanthropists Program Fund, a committee advised nonpermanent endowment fund at TFEC.

Team Scott Inspire

The charitable purpose of the project shall be to unite the community as one family with a “Desire to Inspire Kindness” while actively supporting & raising funds for outreach programs that provide vital services for youth facing real life struggles....

Patricia H. Ferris Family Fund

The Patricia H. Ferris Family Fund was established to support programs that serve families with children that include a nutrition/food component.

Harrisburg Firefighters’ Special Operations Foundation

The charitable purpose of the project shall be to provide financial support for equipment, training, and apparatus to improve and/or continue the response capabilities of emergency services that respond to Harrisburg City, Dauphin County, the South Central Region, the...

Pennsylvania Cheese Guild

The charitable purpose of the project shall be to strengthen the future of the local agricultural industry by introducing students and future cheesemakers to careers based in regional agricultural and/or food production and to promote the importance of supporting...

Beauty After Bruises

The charitable purpose of this project is to provide survivors of childhood trauma with both access and funding to receive therapy and/or inpatient care – while creating professional and public awareness for Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders. Until...

Dame Family Foundation

The purpose of the Dame Family Foundation is two-fold.  First, we want to share our bounty to enable people to enhance their lives.  Second, we want to teach our grandchildren about philanthropy by involving them in hands-on management of the Dame Family Foundation...

Harrisburg Parks Foundation

The charitable purpose of the project shall be to provide support to the City of Harrisburg in the preservation, maintenance, expansion and development of parks and playgrounds, and in the delivery and improvement of recreational opportunities for the benefit of the...

Troy Todd Foundation

The Troy Todd fund was started as a tribute to his love of life and of all people. Troy loved life and wanted others to experience the generosity, kindness and grace our family received from so many at the Rosenbaum House at West Virginia University Hospital. In the...

Gray for Becca

The purpose of this project is to support the charitable purpose of the Rebecca Engle Memorial Fund, and to provide awards in her memory to Central Dauphin High School, the Hershey Jr. Bears youth ice hockey program, and to various brain cancer research efforts.

Fort Hunter Fund

This endowment supports educational and recreation programs, as well as guided tours of the 40-acre park with restored mansion house and other National Register structures.

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library Book Fund

The Mechanicsburg Area Public Library Book Fund was established in 2000 with a bequest from George S. Higginbotham. The income is to be used to purchase books. Mr. Higginbotham and his wife Florence were avid readers and loyal library patrons. He created this...

Julie D. Forker Fund

A component of the Cora S. Forker Family of Funds for Women and Children. The Cora S. Forker Family of Funds for women and Children honors the contributions of women to their families and communities and provides endowment to support programs for women and children at...

Jump Street Fund

This organizational endowment supports Jump Street in creating and nurturing a rich and diverse landscape of arts and culture through education, audience development, and assistance to artists and arts organizations.

Dr. Charles and Elizabeth Bikle Fund

Charles and Elizabeth (Betty) Bikle grew up in Franklin County. As adults, they dedicated their lives to serving the people of this community through Charles’ medical practice and through their enthusiastic volunteer work in numerous organizations within the...

Dr. George B. Kunkel Memorial Fund #2

Dr. Kunkel was a lifelong resident of Harrisburg, practicing medicine and surgery for many years. This fund seeks to provide accessibility devices, nutrition, and medical supports for individuals with disabilities in the city of Harrisburg.

TFEC Early Education Fund

Funding is provided to programs, projects and/or organizations that are meeting the needs in school and readiness, family engagement, career readiness and trauma-informed care as well as addressing barriers to quality early childhood education

Ellie and Heath Allen Park Fund

As life-long residents of the Harrisburg area and daily dog-walkers, the Allens have developed an appreciation of local parks. Active in the volunteer community, Mrs. Allen has served as President of the Hemlock Girl Scout Council and Board Chair of Wilson College and...

TFEC Environmental Stewardship Fund

Funding is provided to programs, projects and/or organizations to preserve our environment by connecting networks of people, resources and projects to promote responsible use and conservation of the region’s natural resources.

Florence E. Kildare Fund

Harrison C. Kildare created this fund as a tribute to his wife’s compassion for others. The fund supports Mechanicsburg-based programs and organizations that serve people with terminal and debilitating illnesses, with first consideration to organizations dealing...

Harold N. and Thelma G. Lenker Fund

This fund, established through the estates of Harold N. and Thelma G. Lenker, is to support charitable programs for the benefit of the residents of the greater Millersburg, PA area.