The income from this fund is to be distributed equally to the Allied Arts Fund for general support, the American Red Cross (PA Capital Region) for general support, the Art Association of Harrisburg for general support, Bethesda Mission for general support, Camp Hill...
Community service is the theme of this fund. The late Jean Jones was involved in youth work with Girl Scouts and her church; Cliff is active in conservation groups and fundraising for numerous organizations.
In 1997, George and Barbara Parmer created this fund to provide tuition assistance to students attending Covenant Christian Academy, which embraces a distinct educational philosophy known as the “classical method” and is doctrinally grounded in reformed...
This agency fund was established by H. Ric Luhrs, Board Chairman of The Beistle Company, Shippensburg, and fellow pet lover, Linda Zullinger to support the shelter.
Mr. Grove and the late Mrs. Grove served the Waynesboro community for many years as volunteers for Waynesboro Hospital, YMCA, Alexander Hamilton Library the United Way and Antietam Humane Society. Mr. Grove continues his active service as a civic leader.
From the sale of over 5 million pounds of recyclable materials, the Derry Township Recycling Committee established this fund to support environmental, social, and civic organizations.
Ms. Sandquist was President of The Greater Harrisburg Foundation from 1980 to 1994. This fund was established to honor Diane’s leadership and is used to support Foundation administrative costs.
Established in 1985 with contributions from John and Shirley Aichele, James and Mabel Witmer, and Eberly Lumber Co., this fund supports the administrative expenses of The Foundation.
Dolly Berkheimer loves and believes in young people. This fund will help provide a Christian camping experience at Camp Yolijwa in Doubling Gap for youth of Mrs. Berkheimer’s community.
Joyce and Doug Hoskins grew up in Mechanicsburg and have lived in Shiremanstown since 1958. Joyce has been a strong supporter of the local library and has served on its board of trustees for 36 years, helping to guide it through its formative years. Doug is a retired...
Established by friends and family, this fund is dedicated to the provision of educational opportunities for young people who might otherwise not be able to afford them. It honors a couple who devoted their hearts to giving and their lives to the spreading of the word...
This fund was established in 1998 by their children to be distributed to the Chemical Heritage Foundation, in particular, and communal needs in science and the arts, in general.
Dr. Kunkel was a lifelong resident of Harrisburg, practicing medicine and surgery for many years. This fund supports city parks maintenance and beautification, and services to the disabled, two of Dr. Kunkel’s interests.
Established in 2001 to honor Dr. Stone’s retirement, this restricted fund acknowledges his leadership and dedication to Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.
Established by an Order from the Court in Franklin County in 1986 under the will of Dr. Edwards, the income is granted annually to the Chambersburg YMCA.
Established by Mrs. Guerrant’s will, the Fund benefits Lincoln Cemetery and Bethesda Mission, whose work very much impressed Mrs. Guerrant. The Guerrants were devout Christians and active members of Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church.
Ellen Smith Page was active in the Mechanicsburg Area Public Library, the Girl Scouts, St. Luke Episcopal Church, and the Mechanicsburg Landmarks and Historic Preservation Committee. John F. Page is a retired branch manager of the Harrisburg office of Kidder, Peabody...
The purpose of this fund is to pay for the use of musical instruments and band uniforms by financially needy elementary, secondary and high school Mechanicsburg Area School District students and only secondary, if all of the annual grant is not distributed for the...
The purpose of this fund is to enhance, advance, and maintain this jewel, the “Five Senses Gardens”, on Harrisburg’s “Emerald Necklace”, better know as the Capital Area Greenbelt. The sounds of the water cascading over the rocks, the...
Mr. Berkheimer is a lifelong resident of the Mechanicsburg area, where he has long been interested in local history. This fund will support the Mechanicsburg Museum Association.
This fund benefits and preserves the historic Union Church of Mechanicsburg. For many years, family members Frank, Katharine, Frederick, and Mary Alice actively served as proprietors and trustees of the Church.
Mr. Morgenthaler served as chief engineer and corporate secretary for H.B. Alexander & Son, Inc. The fund supports the annual Frederick L. Morgenthaler, Jr. prize at the Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair.
Gilbert V. Prowell assisted in his father Harold Prowell’s law office for 35 years specializing in land titles and estate law. This fund will support his church, the First Church of Christian Scientist.
The Harristown Development Corporation started this fund to support the arts. The Greater Harrisburg Movement was a non-profit corporation established to “investigate and research municipal problems and methods for improvement of the metropolitan Harrisburg...
Established to demonstrate the firm’s support of the Mechanicsburg community, the fund supports the expansion of the Mechanicsburg Public Library for 15 years. After that time, it will be available for any worthwhile community project.
Established under the will of Hannah Schleisner in 1934, income is distributed to United Way of the Capital Region and the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Brake are residents of the St. Thomas, Franklin County area. Both have strong interests in preserving the rural quality of life. The income from this fund will be distributed equally to the St. Thomas Cemetery Association to be used for general support...
The diversified construction and aggregates production company of Hempt Bros., Inc. established this fund in 1988 to support Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA and Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA.
This fund supports the International Service Center and the Boys & Girls Club of Harrisburg. The Shahs believe in ISC’s Refugee Program, having themselves moved to the U.S. 34 years ago. They believe that the Boys & Girls Club builds friendships and...
This fund benefits First United Methodist Church of Mechanicsburg, where Mrs. Eberly has been a member for many years. The late Mr. Eberly was proprietor of Eberly Lumber Company in Mechanicsburg until he turned it over to his sons.
For many years, the preservation of the Union Church has been of great interest to I.S. Eberly. To honor her husband, Anna Mary Eberly created this fund.
This memorial fund was established in 1993 by Jane’s husband, Charles E. Shields, retired Superintendent, Mechanicsburg Area School District. The fund supports The Mechanicsburg Museum Association.
This fund was established in 1997 to support St. John’s United Church of Christ, Chambersburg, PA in recognition of the influence of this church on past and present family members.
Mr. Grandon has served on the board of Whitaker Center and is a past Chairman of the Allied Arts Fund. Mrs. Grandon has been involved with the Harrisburg Symphony. The fund supports Hospice of Central Pennsylvania.
This donor-advised fund supports projects that benefit the community. The late Joan Goldsmith participated in numerous civic activities. Joe continues his civic involvement. In 1997 a component was added to benefit Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.
Mac and Shirley Aichele established this fund in 1986 to assist with administrative expenses of the Foundation. Mr. Aichele was a member of the Distribution Committee from 1984-1990.
John and Grace Reese established this fund to benefit the Bethesda Mission. John Reese was President of H. B. Reese Candy Company until its merger with Hershey Chocolate Company in 1963.
Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Konhaus established this fund to benefit public libraries in Mechanicsburg and Perry County. Dr. Konhaus is a retired surgeon and past member of the West Shore School Board.
Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Konhaus established this fund to benefit public libraries in Mechanicsburg and Perry County. Dr. Konhaus is a retired surgeon and past member of the West Shore School Board.
The Landis Museum Fund, a fund of the Perry County Community Foundation, was established through the will of Mary M. Landis. The Fund will benefit the Perry County Council of the Arts in the establishment and maintenance of the Landis Museum in honor of Ms....
To honor their mother, Mrs. Eakin’s children established this fund to benefit the Mechanicsburg Public Library. Mrs. Eakin was a founding member of the library, served as its Treasurer, and continues as an Honorary Member of its board.
Market Square Concerts presents an average of ten chamber music performances a season, bringing artists of national and international repute to Central Pennsylvania. MSC
Mary E. Wrightstone served as a church volunteer for 51 years. This fund is to provide students who pursue music, especially church music or church organ music, with a scholarship to assist with their lessons, sheet music, practice carrels, and other needs associated...
Conrad and Gail Rapoport Siegel have established The Maurice and Leona Rapoport Temple Judah Endowed Fund for the general operation of Temple Judah in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Gail’s parents were residents of Cedar Rapids and active members of the Temple. The Fund,...
Established upon the late Mr. Detweiler’s retirement from The Foundation’s Board of Directors, this fund supports administrative expenses of The Foundation until no longer needed and thereafter, the needs of the homeless, the hungry and scholarships for...
Members since 1947, the Webers established this fund to provide continued giving to the church. Mr. Weber has served as an elder and President of the Board of Trustees. Mrs. Weber was a long-time soloist in the choir and a Sunday school teacher.
This fund honors Gary B. Weber and Dr. Steven T. Weber who attended Mechanicsburg schools and have dedicated their lives to teaching music in higher education. The fund supports the Vocal Music Department of the Mechanicsburg Area School District.
This fund was established in Nikki’s memory by her family and friends to benefit the Delaware Psychiatric Center and the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg.
This fund was established by Norma Gotwalt, a Women’s Fund Dream Team member, to provide extra funds to increase the amount of grants awarded annually by the Women’s Fund.
Dr. and Mrs. Keefer and their children, Dave and Jean, have served the Mechanicsburg community for years. This fund supports the restoration, maintenance and/or purchase of acquisitions for the Frankeberger Tavern by the Mechanicsburg Museum Association.
This fund is to be used by the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library for the sole purpose of supporting its acquisition of books for readers of all ages which may increase understanding or appreciation of nature or of the relationships between human life and the natural...
This fund was established by the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators in memory of one of its past presidents, Dr. Jerry Stout. Income from this fund is used to support the continuing professional development of school leaders by...
This restricted fund was established by Physicians for Social Responsibility, and is dedicated to the preservation of the Peace Garden in Riverfront Park as a statement of peace to the community.
Harold R. and Myra V. Prowell established this fund in 1998 to provide supplemental educational enrichment resources for the Steelton-Highspire School District such as computers, textbooks and equipment.
This fund was established in memory of Mark Edward Lynn, M.D., M.P.H., by Marc-Carroll Rigel. Mark and Marc lived along North Front Street in Midtown and South Front Street in Shipoke in the City of Harrisburg, spending many hours enjoying Riverfront Park with...
Mr. and Mrs. Gover have been involved in the Harrisburg community since moving here from Michigan in 1981 when he was named publisher of The Patriot-News. Established in 1994, their fund supports six local organizations. Mr. Gover serves on the Foundation’s...
Both Zullingers enjoyed outstanding banking careers, Mr. Zullinger as President of Franklin Financial Services Corporation and Mrs. Zullinger as Human Resources Manager of F&M Trust Company. This donor-advised fund supports projects in Franklin County and First...
A 1988 graduate of Harrisburg Academy, Bob was a sophomore at Tufts University at the time of his accidental death. The Youth Fund established in his memory at Temple Ohev Sholom brings writers, performers, and community leaders to the religious school to enrich...
Rose Lehrman was a gracious, loyal, caring, elegant lady, with a thoughtful disposition. She taught her children to appreciate the arts in every way – as participants and as part of the audience. The fund supports prograns and projects in the field of arts in...
The fund is used to pay for the annual fees of students attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference from Rotary clubs in District 7390. Students are selected based upon financial need, and awards also are given to the “best” male and female student...
Russell and Myra Prowell were longtime residents of Mechanicsburg, having lived there since the turn of the century. This fund, established in their memory by their daughter Myra R. Christian, will benefit New Hope Ministries.
Samuel Kunkel was a founder of Mechanics Trust Company located in the building now known as the Kunkel Building. Mr. Kunkel’s fund supports a children’s outing and the United Way of the Capital Region.
The late Mrs. Toomey created this fund to honor her husband who served in the Pennsylvania legislature for ten years. Fund proceeds support seven Perry County institutions.
This fund was established to maintain and improve the Nellie Bent & T.K. Nitterhouse Memorial Park in Chambersburg, PA. The park was donated by Nellie and T.K.’s daughter, Tanya, and was part of the Nitterhouse family farm. The park is owned by the...
This endowment fund was established to provide support to The LGBT Center of Central PA’s educational, cultural and community programs and services to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender “(LBGT)” individuals in the Central Pennsylvania counties of...
Christine and Earl Mummert established this fund to help perpetuate the arts, which they regard as the universal language for communicating values in our pluralistic society and an expression of a community’s well-being.
With his family, Mr. Timothy Kramer created this fund to honor his mother, Mrs. Shirley Kramer, an elementary school teacher in the Mechanicsburg Area School District for nearly four decades. The fund provides for the special needs of Northside Elementary School...
The Tiby Spector Pindar Fund was established by Ms. Tiby Pindar through a bequest. Jewish Family Service will use the income to support programs that were of interest to Ms. Pindar.
Established in 1990 by Richard R. and Vera M. Hupper, this fund benefits Meals on Wheels of Mechanicsburg, of which Mrs. Hupper was a founder. Mr. Hupper was a retired hearing aid consultant.
This fund has been established from the earnings of the Dora K. Kanarr Charitable Remainder Annuity Unitrust. It is a restricted fund which will benefit twenty organizations in the Central Pennsylvania area.
For over 50 years, the McClure family has been involved in community affairs, including Garden Club of Harrisburg, Boys Club of Harrisburg, YMCA (Central Branch), Harristown Development Corp., Harrisburg Symphony Association, Homeland, and the Camp Hill School...
