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A. Laura Mateer Fund

Laura Mateer was a longtime resident of State College. Active both civically and philanthropically, she was a major benefactor in the construction of Penn State’s Mateer Building, named in honor of Laura and her late husband, M.C. “Matty” Mateer, who was the managing partner of the Hotel State College and Corner Room Restaurant. Laura’s gift was made through a charitable remainder trust and supports Centre Foundation’s discretionary funds, which are distributed through our competitive grants process to meet the changing needs of Centre County residents. In a unique role as philanthropic leaders of the community, foundation board members and staff are equipped to understand the changing needs of the community and to focus grants where they can make the most impact over the years.
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Improving lives in Centre County by responding to current needs
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Centre Gives

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Centre Gives will take place on May 11 and 12, 2021. Learn more at CentreGives.org.
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Latest News
Organizing and Planning Annual Giving for the New Year

February 9, 2021

Now that the holidays are over and the New Year has begun, it is time to shift our focus to...
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Centre Gives 2021 Application Now Open

February 3, 2021

Centre Foundation will host the tenth annual Centre Gives, a 36-hour online giving event for Centre County nonprofits, on May 11...
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Creating Philanthropic Partnerships

January 11, 2021

Each year, across all of its granting programs, Centre Foundation supports the work of over 200 Centre County organizations creating...
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