The Luzerne Foundation

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The Luzerne Foundation is proud to serve the philanthropic and charitable needs of the Greater Luzerne County Region for 16+ years. Please consider making a gift.

The Luzerne Foundation's Mission

Leading the Way - The Luzerne Foundation Annual Meeting set for Wednesday, May 16th

Join us for a full day of sessions with
Bryan Clontz, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, AEP, CAP
President and co-founder of Charitable Solutions, LLC.

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8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Planned Giving with a Shoestring Staff on a Shoestring Budget Co-Sponsored by The Luzerne Foundation, The Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC) and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Making the Planned Giving Ask! Co-Sponsored by The Luzerne Foundation and Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Creative Charitable Planning with Non-Cash Assets - A Case Study Approach Co-Sponsored by The Luzerne Foundation, The Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association and the Northeast Chapter of the PICPA

6 p.m. - The Luzerne Foundation 2012 Annual Meeting Presentation The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Auditorium Presentation of the Mary Bevevino Community Service Award to Michael & Kathleen Hirthler
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The Luzerne Foundation, your community foundation, supports seven key areas that together support a healthy and sustainable community including Social Services, Education and Scholarships, Arts and Culture, Neighborhoods and Community Development, Youth Issues, Historic Preservation and the Environment, and Health and Wellness.

For 17 years, The Luzerne Foundation has assisted individuals, businesses, civic groups and other non-profit organizations with realizing their goals for philanthropy so collectively they can improve the quality of life for those living and working in Luzerne County.

The Luzerne Foundation's 2012 Spring Grant Cycle is upon us. Please consider submitting a Grant Application for your non-profit organization. All non-profit organizations operating in Luzerne County or serving the residents of Luzerne County are eligible. Average grants are expected to be $2,000.If you have any questions please call us at 570-714-1570.
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Completed applications must reach The Luzerne Foundation by Monday, April 2, 2012.

Nonprofits! Please take a few moments to update your organization's information by completing a short survey. The information will be used to update our database with the information we need in order to notify you of grant availablity and to distribute grants. This database of information that will make it easier for donors to learn about you and your programs and services. Thank you for your assistance with this project. If you have any questions don't hesitate to call us. Click here to take survey

Recent News and Events

Leading The Way: Foundation Annual Meeting to be held on May 16th, Hirthlers to receive service award

Our annual meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts beginning with a reception and 5:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:00 p.m. A highlight of the event will be the presentation of The Mary Bevevino Community Service Award to Michael & Kathleen Hirthler.

The Rusty Flack Society

The Luzerne Foundation Board of Directors recently renamed its legacy membership group The Rusty Flack Society in honor of the late Charles D, Flack, Jr. “Rusty” was a founding member of The Luzerne Foundation, longtime board member and community philanthropist. The Rusty Flack Society is a membership list of those who have named The Luzerne Foundation as the beneficiary of any type of planned or deferred gift and who choose to be listed.

Millennium Circle Fund $20,000 Grant awarded to Commission on Economic Opportunity's Dinners for Kids

The Millennium Circle Fund of The Luzerne Foundation will present a $20,000 grant to Commission on Economic Opportunity for the “Dinner for Kids” program. The organization was chosen from seventeen initial grant nominations which were narrowed down to six finalists at the Millennium Circle’s 2011 Annual Luncheon.

Luzerne Foundation Flood Recovery Grants

The Luzerne Foundation has presented grants totaling $310,000 to area nonprofits to provide financial assistance for their flood recovery efforts. Because of the generosity of caring friends and donors, the organizations receiving funds are: The American Red Cross Wyoming Valley Chapter $175,000, The American Red Cross Greater Hazleton Chapter $25,000, the Salvation Army of Wyoming Valley $20,000, Catholic Social Services $10,000, Volunteers of America $10,000 and the Luzerne County Flood Recovery Fund for Business $70,000.


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