Each of our funds begins with a donor and with a special story of passion and legacy.
We invest our donor funds to establish a lasting source of support that ensures sustainable giving for the future. Your contributions become part of a professionally managed community endowment, where they grow and benefit from economies of scale. At Centre Foundation, our investment strategy is designed to preserve and increase the principal over the long term. Our goal is to secure resources for both current and future community needs, helping to build a vibrant and engaged Centre County for years to come.
Browse through our funds to find inspiration to start your own fund, to give to a current fund, or to learn more about the great charitable work being done in our community.
1865 Freedom Legacy Scholarship Fund
Supporting historically racially underrepresented and indigenous students in the State College and Bellefonte area who are pursuing a post-secondary education.
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3 Dots Visionmakers Endowment
Supporting 3 Dots Downtown and their mission to inspire a more vibrant community that's energized by local artists and innovative changemakers
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4-H Clubs of Centre County Fund
Supporting youth development through a "learn by doing" approach
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40 for 40 State Theatre Endowment 2021 Fund
Providing a vibrant hub of music, cinema, and live performance in downtown State College
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AAUW State College Branch Scholarship Fund
Promoting equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research
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Abby Yeagley Memorial Figure Skating Fund
Honoring Abby's memory by supporting the love of figure skating
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Adam Harwell Sunbeam Endowment Fund
Increasing opportunities for SCAHS students like Adam by providing training to special education staff
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Alex Federman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Commemorating kindness and enthusiasm through student media
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Alley Family Scholarship Fund
Supporting scholarships to SCASD seniors pursuing degrees in the sciences
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Amy Taylor Wilson Fund for Mid-State Literacy Council
Equipping people with the skills necessary to achieve a life of safety and realized goals
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Anita Ditz Fund for Schlow Library Children’s Department
Supporting children's love of learning and reading through Schlow Library
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Ann L. Infield Memorial Fund for Track and Field
Encouraging girls to participate in track and field at State College Area High School
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Annalee Henderson Faculty Award Fund
Continuing the professional development of SCASD mathematics faculty
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Anne L. Heinsohn and Lienhard Family Fund
Supporting the work of charitable organizations in Anne's longtime home of State College, Pennsylvania and her birthplace, Hartford, Connecticut.
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Anne T. and Paul D. Bender Fund
Improving lives in Centre County by responding to current needs
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Arize Federal Credit Union Scholarship Fund
Supporting scholarships for seniors pursuing trade or technical school
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Bald Eagle Area Milesburg Lion’s Club Scholarship Fund
Enhancing student achievement in the Bald Ealge Area School District
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Barry and Karen Drake Fund
Improving lives in Centre County by responding to current needs
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Barry and Patti Fisher Fund
Providing a positive summer experience connecting kids to law enforcement personnel
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Bellefonte Education Foundation Fund
Enriching the educational experience of Bellefonte Area School District
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