Clinton County Community Foundation announces
committed gifts totaling $230,679 for 2026
LOCK HAVEN – Thanks to the graciousness of people and organizations that seek to leave a legacy of giving to strengthen Clinton County, the Clinton County Community Foundation announces the distribution of donor-directed gifts totaling approximately $230,679 to various organizations for 2026.
These gifts from donors come on the heels of the Foundation separately awarding $302,708 in competitive grants to dozens of nonprofits and municipalities earlier this year, explained Robert O. “Bob” Rolley Jr., Foundation outreach coordinator.
Upcoming will be the awarding of some $50,000 in educational scholarships to Clinton County high school students.
“The Clinton County Community Foundation takes great care and pride in stewarding gifts from donors by making sure the funds are spent where they want and for what they want. These are ‘forever gifts’ honoring loved ones while also providing needed funds to our nonprofits, emergency first responders and other institutions,” said Mark A. Weaver, Foundation board president.
Proceeds from gifts to the Foundation are distributed annually to designated recipients, as directed by donors.
More information on how to establish a “forever” or legacy gift to honor a loved one or support a cause can be found online at www.clintoncountyfoundation.org, or by calling the Foundation at 570.220.1038.
Here are the committed gift recipients:
LEE & MADELEINE PHILLIPS MEMORIAL FUND
Annie Halenbake Ross Library, $18,406
Clinton County SPCA, $18,406
Clinton County United Way, $18,406
Dunnstown Volunteer Fire Co., $18,406
Salvation Army Lock Haven, $$18,406
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, $$18,406
Woolrich Volunteer Fire Co., $$18,406
GRANT MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
Clinton County Fair, $863
Lamar Township Volunteer Fire Co., $863
Mill Hall Volunteer Fire Co., $863
Salona Church of Christ, $863
PIPER FAMILY FUND
Annie Halenbake Ross Library, $1,962
Community Nursing Service of Clinton County, $1,962
Lock Haven Branch YMCA, $1,962
Lock Haven Child Care Center, $1,962
Piper Aviation Museum, $1,962
Millbrook Playhouse, $1,962
Roads to Peace, $1,962
Infant Development Program, $1,962
The New Love Center, $1,962
STEPHEN POORMAN FUND
Clinton County Revolving Loan Fund, $545
Lock Haven Revolving Loan Fund, $545
BROOKS, MELLOTT & GARDNER MEMORIAL FUND
Annie Halenbake Ross Library, $701
Central Mountain Middle-High School Music Program, $701
Lock Haven Branch YMCA, $701
LYNN A., A. RICHARD & EMMA LOU THORSON MEMORIAL FUND
Clinton County SPCA, $60,008
ELLEN WILLIAMS MEMORIAL FUND
Renovo Area Public Library, $4,791
CHARLES DAHR MEMORIAL FUND
Renovo Area Public Library, $4,458
CHARLOTTE K. ELDER MEMORIAL FUND
Renovo Area Public Library, $7,856
THE HOBERMAN MEMORIAL FUND
City of Lock Haven Hoberman Park, $419
“In addition, the Foundation would also like to thank and recognize the various families and organizations that provide restricted gifts to various causes each year,” Rolley said.
The restricted funds for 2026 total $53,455 and are disbursed as part of the Foundation’s annual competitive grant program.
The restricted gifts are designated by the donors for charitable projects in certain geographical areas in the county, for certain causes, such as supporting our youth, or agriculture to senior citizens.
The restricted funds come from gifts provided by the following: Bertha Clendenen Family; Gerald and Leoda Gummo Family; S. Katie Hefferon; Kathryn and Loudon Kyle Family; Loggia Giosue Carducci Lodge #146-Sons and Daughters of Italy; Sara Beck Ricker; Sperring Home Trust and Elizabeth Wenrick Family.
For questions or more information, please contact Bob Rolley, Outreach Coordinator, at cccf@clintoncountyfoundation.org, or call 570.220.1038.