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Designated Funds

Alternative Community Resource Project (ACRP) Endowment Fund-to provide funds for support services for children and adolescents who have special emotional, educational, and social needs in Cambria and Somerset Counties.

Anonymous Fund-to benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital of Memphis, Tennessee or Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this is a Legacy Fund.

Nicholas and Donna Antonazzo Fund-to provide an endowment restricted to benefit equally the St. John Gaulbert Cathedral Johnstown, Greater Johnstown YMCA, Bishop McCort High School, and the Community Foundation. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

AYFL Fund-to support the effort of the Representatives of the Donor in all endeavors involving the Appalachian Youth Football League.

Blanche Beerman Holocaust Museum Fund-to provide for yearly trips to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. for high school students in Cambria and Somerset counties.

Abe and Janet Beerman Fund-to benefit the Holiday Meals Program provided by the Beth Sholom Congregation.

Janet Beerman Free Dental Clinic Fund-to provide an endowment, which will benefit the Johnstown Free Dental Clinic, established by Community Foundation board member Abe Beerman, in memory of Janet Beerman.

Berlin Brothersvalley School District Foundation Fund-to support any endeavor that enhances the Berlin Brothersvalley School District.

Birthright Endowment Fund-to support the position of executive director of Birthright.  Birthright's mission is to reduce the number of abortions by offering support, both before and after birth, and positive alternatives to women distressed by unplanned pregnancies.

Frank and Rosella Blackington Fund-to provide for permanent operating support for the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Blairsville Downtown Fund-to fund improvements to the downtown Blairsville area-revitalization projects as approved by donors.

c-Solutions Fund-for advancement of the arts in the Johnstown Community.

Cambria County Alzheimer's Fund-to benefit the Cambria County families and individuals victimized by Alzheimer's Disease.

Cambria County Career and Job Fair Fund-to support the annual Cambria County Career and Job Fair, a community effort designed to provide information and networking on local workforce needs.

Cambria/Somerset Easter Seals Fund-to provide funds for the care and treatment of people with communication disabilities, specifically hearing and speech, in Cambria and Somerset counties.

Paul Carbaugh Memorial Award Fund- to provide an annual grant for an 11th Grade member of the Future Farmers of America at Northern Bedford County High School to support a personal growth opportunity during the summer between the student's junior and senior year at NBC HS.  This fund is part of the Bedford County Endowments.

Challenge Program Fund-to benefit the Challenge Program, a program founded by MTS Technologies Founder and CEO Dan Perkins, designed to foster the professional growth of local young people before and after high school graduation.

Copley Fund for Critters-to insure that the Bedford County Humane Society and/or other organizations with the same mission are adequately funded. The welfare of starving, abused and neglected animals is to be the focus of the fund.

Donald Costlow Memorial Fund-to support Mom's House, Inc. National Headquarters. "A Fund for Today and the Future."

Crown REIT Fund-to support former employees of Crown American Properties, L.P. ("CAP") who lost their employment due to the merger of CAP with and into Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust.

CSA Environmental Fund-to provide for environmental education and related activities involving the property and projects of the Cambria-Somerset Authority.

Linda Diamond Fund-to benefit the treatment of diabetes or other appropriate medical services at UPMC Lee Regional or its successor.

Raymond DiBattista Johnstown-Altoona Diocesan Vocation Fund-to support educational and social programs which will promote an interest amoung young adults and parents in a religious vocation. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Michael and Mary Locke Dorosh Trust Fund-to provide financial support for Habitat for Humanity of Cambria County, New Day, Inc., St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church, and the Community Foundation.

Dreams Can Be Fund-to assist the Pro Crianca Cardiaca Program and other Dreams Can Be Projects, established by Community Foundation board member Mark Pasquerilla.

Terry and Vivian Dunkle Fund-to provide support for economic development projects in Greater Johnstown area. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

James Ellis Opera House Fund-to provide an annual benefit to the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra.  Mr. Ellis owned an Opera House on Locust Street in Johnstown in the early 1900s.

Friends of the Parks (Indiana County) Fund–to support the efforts of the Donor in providing environmental education programs in the parks of Indiana County including Yellow Creek State Park, and in encouraging people to use the parks for wholesome recreational activities.

Saul and Eva Glosser Fund-to provide support for charitable and progressive projects in the Greater Johnstown Area. This memorial fund was established in the name of Saul and Eva Glosser.

William L. Glosser Family Fund-to provide support for charitable and progressive projects in the Greater Johnstown Area.

Mark and Sophie Gojmerac Family Fund-to support Greater Johnstown Economic Development Eligible for 100% Challenge Match.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Goodwill Industries of The Conemaugh Valley, Inc. Fund-to further Goodwill Industries' mission to assist persons with barriers to employment to become more self-sufficient through work.

Greater Johnstown/ACRP Innovative Education Enrichment Prog Fund- to supplement the Greater Johnstown School District's regular education, reading program.  The program targets young children from the ages of birth through third grade.  The project joins many agencies, which focus on early literacy, in an effort to (1) develop a common approach to ensuring all students will have readiness skills prior to entering kindergarten, and (2) supplement the efforts of the basic education system for students in grades kindergarten through grade three.

Greater Johnstown Economic Development Fund-to provide for the economic development of Greater Johstown.

Greater Johnstown Community Chorus Fund-to provide support for the activities of the Greater Johnstown Community Chorus, including concerts, programs, marketing and tours.

Greater Johnstown High School Book Fund-to support the purchase of books for the Greater Johnstown High School Library.

Leah Guarino Memorial Scholarship Fund-to benefit Mrs. Guarino's favorite charities.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Habitat for Humanity of Cambria County-to assist the building efforts of Habitat for Humanity of Cambria County, a non-profit Christian ministry that assists low income families.  Originally established by Attorney D. C. Nokes.

Hauger-Zeigler Memorial Fund-to support numerous tax exempt nonprofit, community and/or religious organizations in the Somerset and Cambria County areas, as well as national relief organizations, all as designated, as recommended by Donor's advisors.

Harry L. Helsel Recreation Fund for Children-to be determined in the future.

Holy Name Parochial School Fund-to benefit Holy Name Elementary School. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Holy Name Parochial School Fund II-to benefit Holy Name Elementary School, the contingent being Holy Name Chruch General Fund. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Inclined Plane Flag Fund-to provide for operational costs of the Johnstown Centennial Flag atop the Mound in Westmont.

Johnstown Area Heritage Association Fund-to ensure the continued viability of the Johnstown Area Heritage Association programs which preserve our past.

Johnstown Chiefs Charity Fund-to benefit various charities.  The donor will annually advise the Foundation how the interest income is to be distributed.  The distribution will be made at the conclusion of the Johnstown Chiefs Hockey Season.

Johnstown Christian School Fund-to support general operations of the Johnstown Christian School.

Johnstown FolkFest Endowment Fund-to support the efforts of the FolkFest.

Johnstown High School Alumni Association Fund-to provide support for school projects sponsored by the Johnstown High School Alumni Association.

Johnstown Symphony Orchestra Fund-to assure the orchestra's continued financial stability.

Dr. George Katter Honorary Fund-to permanently benefit non-profit organizations in the region.

Robert T. Koveleskie Family Endowment Fund-a future-value fund established primarily to benefit the Ebensburg community with emphasis on gifts to the disadvantaged who are temporarily in need of financial assistance for education, health care, and personal welfare.

Dorothy Kunkle Charitable Gift Annuity Fund-to support the ongoing work of the Girl Scouts of Talus Rock Council.

Johanna M. LaBuda Trust/Estate Fund-to provide scholarships to students to attend Bishop McCort High School.

Laurel Highlands Cancer Program Fund-to enable the LHCP to continue research and treatment of cancer patients in a local setting.

Laurel View Village Fund-to provide for expansion of services and provide benefits to residents of the Laurel View Village retirement community, owned and operated by the Allegheny Christian Ministries.

B. Elkins, Sr., MD and Margaret Griffith Longwell Fund I-to support the communities of Greater Johnstown, established in the tradition of Benjamin Franklin.

B. Elkins, Sr., MD and Margaret Griffith Longwell Fund II-to benefit Stackhouse Park.

Dr. B. Elkins Longwell, Jr. Memorial Fund-to support the operation and maintenance of Stackhouse Park.

Christopher T. Macey Fund for Mentally Challenged Individuals Fund-to provide funds for camps or summer programs to benefit Cambria County Association for Retarded Citizens and Camp PARC (Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens) in Somerset County.

David R. Madigan Fund I-to be distributed annually to all or some of the following organizations in amounts determined by the Distribution Committee of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, taking into account the needs of each of these organizations. 
1.  St. John Gaulbert Church, Johnstown
2.  Bishop McCort High School, Johnstown
3.  Vistation Church, Johnstown
4.  Our Mother of Sorrows Church, Johnstown

David R. Madigan Fund II-to be distributed annually in equal parts to the needs of following organizations. 
1.  St. John Gaulbert Church, Johnstown
2.  Bishop McCort High School, Johnstown
3.  Visitation Church, Johnstown
4.  Our Mother of Sorrows Church, Johnstown.

Mary Madigan Bishop McCort Fund-to provide general support for Bishop McCort High School.

Mary Madigan Lee Hospital Fund-to aid indigent patients at UPMC Lee Regional Hospital.

Majerski Fund-to provide support in equal amounts which will benefit the following specified agencies, including the Honduran Interfaith Ministries at the Conemaugh Health System Ministry, the Covenant House, EWTN, Food for the Poor, and the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Helen L. Maruhnich Memorial Fund-to purchase new works of fiction for the Cambria County Library.

James E. Mayer and William S. Mayer, Jr. Fund-to provide an annual benefit to the Johnstown Flood Museum.  The Mayer brothers supported the formation of the Flood Museum.

Lloyd McMullen Memorial Field Lighting and Development Project Fund-to support infrastructural and general improvements to the Lloyd McMullen Memorial Field.

Meyersdale Lion's Club Flag Fund-to provide funds on an ongoing basis for the purchase and maintenance of an American Flag on the monument square flag pole located adjacent to the Dough Boy Monument in Meyersdale, PA.

FPL Energy Meyersdale Wind Power Fund-to support worthy projects in Meyersdale area as determined by a local advisory committee.

Michael's Fund-to provide assistance to needy elementary students of United School District. This class of student shall be determined by participation in the government subsidized lunch program.

Jim Miller Summer Excellence Grant Fund-to provide an annual grant to an underclassman at Bishop McCort High School pursuing a summer educational program that will enhance the academic or extracurricular experience of the student beyond what the student can receive at Bishop McCort High School.

Paul Monteleone Fund for Business & Financial Material Acquisitions for the Cambria Co Library-to provide an endowment which will benefit the Cambria County David A. Glosser Library to purchase business and financial periodicals, software, books and related material.   Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Mother Angelica Live Program Fund-to provide an endowment restricted to benefit Mother Angelica Live, a program on the Eternal Word Television Network, located in Irondale, Alabama.  Contingent beneficiary is Holy Name Parochial School, Ebensburg, PA.

John and Joyce Murtha Educational Fund-to provide for annual operating funds for part-time graduate study at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Darryl Myers Memorial Fund-to benefit Laurel Highlands Cancer Program.

Elizabeth H. Neff Trust Fund-to benefit the Christian Home.

Wolfe and Selma Nichols Fund-to support ongoing programs at Mom's House.

Frank and Sylvia Pasquerilla After School Excellence Fund-to provide Bishop McCort High School students with an after school educational program that will enhance their academic or extracurricular activities.

Sylvia T. Pasquerilla Good Shepherd Fund for Social Services & Spiritual Care-to provide funds to help people who are hungry, poor, homeless, or sick and without medical insurance.

Howard Picking, Jr. Memorial Fund-to enable community non-profit organizations to further their work.

Point Stadium Preservation Fund-to cover ongoing maintenance of the Point Stadium.

Principals for Change Fund-to support the effort of the Donors to provide teachers with grants to design and implement green projects within their schools and communities.

Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation Fund-to support the effort of the donors to enhance and develop the Quecreek Mine Rescue Site.

Reynolds Family Fund-to assist any Student with cerebral palsy, with books, supplies, equipment or transportation in connection with educational needs in high school, college or trade school.

Robert S. Robinson Memorial Fund-to benefit the Grove Avenue United Methodist Church, the Masonic Temple Association, and the Jaffa Hospital Crusade, established by Dorothy Robinson in memory of her brother.

Roxbury Park Bandshell Restoration Fund aka "Jump on the Bandshell"-to preserve the history, tradition, and cultural values of the Johnstown community by restoring the Roxbury Bandshell to its original beauty.

Saint Michael Archangel Parochial School Fund I-to benefit the St. Michael Archangel Parochial School in Loretto, Pennsylvania; the contingent beneficiary is Holy Name Parochial School, Ebensburg, Pa.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Saint Michael Archangel Parochial School Fund II-to benefit the St. Michael Archangel Parochial School in Loretto, Pennsylvania; the contingent beneficiary is St. Michael Archangel Parish, Loretto, PA.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Saint Rochus Parish Family Fund-to create support to benefit the Johnstown Free Medical Clinic.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

St. Benedict of Carrolltown Parochial School Fund-to provide an endowment restricted to benefit the following organization(s): a. St. Benedict Parochial School, Carrolltown, PA  b. St. Benedict Church Parish, Carrolltown, PA.

Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Arboretum Fund-to provide for the programs and objectives of the Memorial Gardens. The Sandyvale Cemetery is located on the outskirts of the Hornerstown Industrial Park in Johnstown.  Since 1840, it has been the final resting-place for many of Johnstown's former families, elected officials, City Fathers, flood victims and veterans of nine wars.

Saturday's Kitchen-to be directed to the Family Kitchen to have meals provided on weekends and to provide for operation on weekends.  As a contingent, the fund may also provide support to area food pantries and the Food Bank.

September 11th 2003 - Flight 93 Memorial Event Fund-to profide support to the September 11, 2003 Flight 93 Memorial Event.

Ed and Julie Sheehan Family Fund-to benefit Greater Johnstown Economic Development/matching.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Cecil and Rose Sipe Memorial Fund-to provide an endowment to benefit Laurel View Village Endowment.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Slep Woodland's Maintenance Fund-to support and preserve the woodland property deeded to the Community Foundation and known as the "Slep Woodlands".

Somerset Area Athletic Foundation Fund-to specifically include the soliciting of funds and accepting donations to improve the facilities, obtain equipment, foster the success and endeavors of the athletic programs of the Somerset Area School District for charitable purposes.

Somerset County Community Fund-to support Somerset County projects that deal with the arts, education, economic development, children and youth, health and human services, heritage programs, civic affairs, religious and environmental programs.  A local advisory committee made of residents from throughout the county will decide what projects will receive funding.

Somerset County Rails-To-Trails Fund for Emergency Trail Maintenance-to provide support for the emergency maintenance of the rails-to-trails system.

Spirit of Johnstown Fund-to build a combination unit truck for donation to City of New Orleans started by GapVax, Inc.

Marlin Stephens Beautification Fund-to provide funds for local garden clubs to plant flowers and shrubbery on an annual basis along hillsides and right-of-ways in the region.

Isadore Suchman Fund-to benefit the David A. Glosser Memorial Library by providing an honorary bookshelf that will hold reference books on genealogy, and a computer that can be used by local residents and visitors to track their historical roots.

Supowitz Homeless Fund-to provide contributions to the Salvation Army for support of the homeless in the region, inspired by Mr. Supowitz's encounter with the organization following the 1977 Johnstown Flood.

Jim Suttmiller Memorial Fund-to support youth basketball in memory of Jim Suttmiller, a long-time youth basketball coach.

Tell With Pride Fund (Together Embracing Limb Loss With Pride)-to support the effort of the Donors in any endeavor that educates, improves and counsels the family and members of the Tell With Pride Amputee Group as well as cancer, nerve injury, pain management, diabetes and others in need.

Tribune Democrat Santa Fund-to support the effort of the donors to provide charitable gifts of toys to underserved children.

Tribune-Democrat Family Fund-to support the Walter W. Krebs Fund for Community Foundation operations and for community projects and to support worthy non-profit organizations.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Vintondale AMD and ART Park Recreation Fund-to provide an endowment that will benefit the Vintondale AMD&ART Park.

Vintondale AMD and ART Park Treatment System and Wetland Fund-to provide an endowment that will benefit primarily the Vintondale AMD&ART Park Treatment System and secondarily the immediately adjacent wetlands.

Westmont Hilltop School District Endowment Fund-to provide an endowment which will benefit the educational, athletic and related extracurricular interests of the Westmont Hilltop School District.

Westsylvania Heritage Corporation Fund-to provide seed grants to organizations that seek funding to examine and plan the development of heritage programs in our region (Formerly Allegheny Heritage Development Fund).

White Sulphur Springs Retreat and Conference Center Fund-to support various projects of  The White Sulphur Springs Retreat and Conference Center/Officers Christian Fellowship.

John and Vanessa Wozniak Tricentennial Investment Fund-to be utilized for the common good of Johnstown's Third Century, after continuous reinvestment for 100 years.

Virginia Jean Wright Endowment for Tenley Park Fund-to benefit Tenley Park, a public park owned by the Borough of Everett in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

Frank and Assunta Yocca Family Endowment Fund-for purchasing and maintaining food service equipment, founded by their descendents to provide ongoing support to St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Windber, PA.