2015-08-06T10:11:17-05:00 2014-12-31 232226550 MCGRAIL MERKEL QUINN & ASSOCIATES PC 1173 CLAY AVENUE SCRANTON PA 18510 990 2014-01-01 232890364 SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC SCRA 5703476203 615 JEFFERSON AVENUE SUITE 102 SCRANTON PA 18510 LAURA DUCCESCHI PRESIDENT & CEO 5703476203 2015-08-04 1 P01249556 5709610345 2015-07-30 2014 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z LAURA DUCCESCHI 615 JEFFERSON AVENUE SUITE 102 SCRANTON PA 18510 15228085 0 X WWW.SAFDN.ORG X 1954 PA SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY AS A STEWARD, BY DEVELOPING AND MANAGING PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS; AS A GRANTMAKER, BY GIVING SUPPORT TO ENABLE THE COMMUNITY TO RESPOND TO EMERGING AND CHANGING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES; AS A CHARITABLE RESOURCE, BY ENCOURAGING AND EDUCATING DONORS AND PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUAL DONORS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE; AS A CATALYST, BY MOBILIZING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP IN RESPONSE TO ISSUES. IT IS A CHARITABLE RESOURCE THAT HAS BEEN CREATED BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF SCRANTON AND LACKAWANNA COUNTY TO ASSIST DONORS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN THEIR COMMUNITY WHILE CARRYING OUT THEIR CHARITABLE INTENT. 17 17 6 0 0 0 1012248 271358 0 0 1563489 2833652 124275 162597 2700012 3267607 872266 975004 0 0 294000 310300 0 0 127887 501583 646013 1667849 1931317 1032163 1336290 31049026 32212214 2926192 3072237 28122834 29139977 X SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY AS A STEWARD, BY DEVELOPING AND MANAGING PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS; AS A GRANTMAKER, BY GIVING SUPPORT TO ENABLE THE COMMUNITY TO RESPOND TO EMERGING AND CHANGING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES; AS A CHARITABLE RESOURCE, BY ENCOURAGING AND EDUCATING DONORS AND PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUAL DONORS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE; AS A CATALYST, BY MOBILIZING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP IN RESPONSE TO ISSUES. IT IS A CHARITABLE RESOURCE THAT HAS BEEN CREATED BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF SCRANTON AND LACKAWANNA COUNTY TO ASSIST DONORS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN THEIR COMMUNITY WHILE CARRYING OUT THEIR CHARITABLE INTENT. 0 0 975004 975004 BOARD GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP ON MARCH 6, 2014, THE SCRANTON AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ("SAF") HOSTED A BOARD GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP ENTITLED "GOVERNING BOARDS: CREATING STRONG CULTURES TO AVOID RISKS AND MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITY". SAF ENGAGED THE SERVICES OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE OFFICER, TISH MOGAN, AND THE NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT & COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE CENTER'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KURT R. BAUMAN, MBA, TO PRESENT THE WORKSHOP. THIS PROGRAM WAS A MINI-RETREAT FOR NONPROFIT BOARD MEMBERS WITH A FOCUS ON PROVIDING TOOLS AND GUIDELINES FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS AND BOARD MANAGEMENT TO AVOID RISKS AND MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS. OVER 75 PEOPLE ATTENDED THIS WORKSHOP, WHICH WAS FREE FOR ALL ATTENDEES, AND MORE THAN 30 ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA WERE REPRESENTED. PARTICIPANTS LEARNED TO RECOGNIZE THE FULL SCOPE OF FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES, IDENTIFY TOOLS AND PRACTICES TO MANAGE BOARD OPERATIONS MORE EFFECTIVELY, AND STRENGTHEN TECHNIQUES FOR MORE EFFECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS. THE PROGRAM ADDITIONALLY ADDRESSED THE CHANGES TO THE INCREASED SCRUTINY PLACED ON BOARDS BY THE IRS AND PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT THE CRITICAL ROLE FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO BE WELL-PREPARED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE REGARDING THEIR OWN ACCOUNTABILITY TO THEIR ORGANIZATION.PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR TRAINING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2014, THE SCRANTON AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ("SAF") HOSTED A CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) SEMINAR FOR CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ENTITLED 'FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS". THIS CPE SEMINAR WAS OPEN TO EVERYONE AND PRESENTED BY MARK FROEHLICH, CPA, MBA, CONTROLLER OF THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION. THE TOPICS COVERED BY THE TWO HOUR SEMINAR PROVIDED A THOROUGH REVIEW OF EXTERNAL FINANCIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE IRS FORM 990. THE SEMINAR FURTHER CLARIFIED THE ROLES OF EXECUTIVES AND THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO EXTERNAL FINANCIAL REPORTS AND FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY. SAF SPONSORED THIS SEMINAR AT NO CHARGE TO THE COMMUNITY AND MORE THAN 60 PEOPLE REGISTERED TO ATTEND, INCLUDING 12 LOCAL CPAS. FOLLOWING THE PRESENTATION, THE POSITIVE FEEDBACK WAS OVERWHELMING. ALL ATTENDEES LEFT WITH A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AGENCIES THEY REPRESENT AND ASKED SAF TO SPONSOR SIMILAR TRAININGS IN THE FUTURE. AS THE SOLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING LACKAWANNA COUNTY, SAF STRIVES TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT PROGRAMS AND TRAININGS THAT WILL BENEFIT THE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT LIVE AND WORK IN THE COUNTY WE SERVE.UNRESTRICTED GRANTSERVING APPROXIMATELY 450 STUDENTS IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY EVERY YEAR, THE Y.E.S. (YOUTH IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE) PROGRAM, PROVIDES CHILDREN, PRIMARILY AGE 6-12, WITH AN AFTERSCHOOL HANDS-ON LEARNING PROGRAM IN SCIENTIFIC METHOD TESTING, BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, AND MATH. THIS PROGRAM SELECTS CHILDREN FROM LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES AT RISK FOR ACADEMIC FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE. WITHOUT Y.E.S., MOST OF THESE STUDENTS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND A SCIENCE PROGRAM OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL AND MANY OF THESE CHILDREN COULD FAIL. THE $7,500 GRANT FROM THE COMMUNITY NEEDS FUND (UNRESTRICTED GENERAL ENDOWMENT) ALLOWED THIS PROGRAM TO BE OFFERED TO HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS IN THREE SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY. 975004 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 PA X SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC 5703476203 615 JEFFERSON AVENUE SUITE 102 SCRANTON PA 18510 KATHLEEN GRAFF CHAIRMAN 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID HAWK VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN P KEARNEY TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 WILLIAM J CALPIN JR SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ROSEMARY BRODERICK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 IDA CASTRO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES F CLEMENTE CPA MT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES J GILLOTTI ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW E HAGGERTY ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CATHY ANN HARDAWAY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALAN F HUGHES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAULA MACKAREY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANN LAVELLE POWELL ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARYLA SCRANTON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARY ANN SOROANICH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN T TIGHE III DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA A YEVICH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAURA DUCCESCHI PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00 X 100000 0 18088 100000 0 18088 0 0 0 0 0 271358 271358 772779 772779 14021351 11960478 2060873 2060873 2060873 SUPPORT FEE INCOME 900099 123885 123885 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 900099 38115 38115 CHANGE IN CHARITABLE REMAINDER UN 900099 597 597 162597 3267607 2060873 0 935376 598249 598249 376755 376755 100000 50000 50000 142595 142595 15191 15191 30536 30536 21978 21978 3684 921 2763 34857 34857 431795 431795 10117 10117 13117 6559 6558 38365 38365 677 677 20019 20019 4946 4946 FOUNDATION AND DONOR DE 68566 68566 BOARD/STAFF DEVELOPMENT 12981 12981 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 4186 4186 ASSOCIATION DUES 2280 2280 423 423 1931317 975004 828426 127887 148131 203914 44806 17365 164166 73493 110692 90673 30535961 31682764 209436 217498 31049026 32212214 35537 50700 2890655 3021537 2926192 3072237 X 13745690 14230584 14377144 14909393 28122834 29139977 31049026 32212214 X 1336290 -232760 -86387 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 675051 812119 590241 1012248 271358 3361017 675051 812119 590241 1012248 271358 3361017 3361017 632477 659432 732182 656247 699866 3380204 6741221 0.49860 0.51770 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 18 99 46206 101434 58024 515618 1127327 13782066 1 1 77593 8632 68961 86573 64861 21712 90673 LIABILITY UNDER CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUSTS 21247 FUNDS HELD AS FAS 136 ENDOWMENTS 3000290 3021537 X 2438667 -232760 -232760 2671427 414445 181735 596180 3267607 1421524 0 1421524 414445 95348 509793 1931317 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS GRANTED THE FOUNDATION PERMANENT PUBLIC FOUNDATION STATUS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE FOUNDATION IS REQUIRED TO DRAW ITS SUPPORT FROM A BROAD BASE OF THE COMMUNITY. TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT, THE "FOUNDATION ASSOCIATES" WAS ESTABLISHED SEVERAL YEARS AGO FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN THE WORK OF THE SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION, INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE FOUNDATIONS TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FOUNDATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2011. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INTEREST IN FAS 136 FUNDS $78,699 REALIZED GAINS IN FAS 136 FUNDS $103,036 PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INVESTMENT EXPENSES IN FAS 136 FUNDS $17,350 GRANT EXPENSES IN FAS 136 FUNDS $77,998 1 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NEPA 609 ASH STREET SCRANTON PA 18510 240796420 501(C)(3) 9853 TO HELP FUND MEALS AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN AND THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM CATHERINE MCAULEY CENTER 430 PITTSTON AVE SCRANTON PA 18505 232311889 501(C)(3) 15000 TO SUPPORT THP FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 1142 SANDERSON AVE SCRANTON PA 18509 232525528 501(C)(3) 12000 TO ASSIST YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM DISORDERS IN NAVIGATING THE SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC CHALLENGES OF POST SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITYWEINBERG REGIONAL FOOD BANK 165 AMBER LANE PO BOX 1127 WILKES BARRE PA 18703 231653093 501(C)(3) 25000 TO WORK WITH 10-15 MEMBER AGENCIES IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO DISTRIBUTE FRESH FOOD TO FAMILIES COMMUNITY HEALTH HUB 640 MADISON AVE SCRANTON PA 18510 273582779 501(C)(3) 12500 PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN A COLLABORATIVE MODEL MAXIMIZING ALL EXISTING RESOURCES GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION 80 VIRGINIA TERRACE KINGSTON PA 18704 236291113 501(C)(3) 10000 TO SUPPORT GEISINGER'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM GRIFFIN POND ANIMAL SHELTER 967 GRIFFIN POND RD CLARKS SUMMIT PA 18411 240831491 501(C)(3) 7500 ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ONSITE VETERINARY CLINIC AT GRIFFIN POND ANIMAL SHELTER JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 601 JEFFERSON AVENUE SCRANTON PA 18510 240795964 501(C)(3) 11000 INDOOR VEGETABLE GARDEN FOR YOUTH HEALTHY EATING PROGRAM AND RENOVATE 56 YEAR OLD COMMUNITY POOL LACAWAC SANCTUARY 94 SANCTUARY ROAD LAKE ARIEL PA 18436 236419952 501(C)(3) 7500 YOUTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES PROGRAM TO IMPROVE MATH AND SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT AMOUNT YOUTH ATTENDING EXTENDED DAY AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY LACKAWANNA COLLEGE 501 VINE STREET SCRANTON PA 18509 240839402 501(C)(3) 12500 PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ONE SONOGRAPHY MACHINE FOR THE COLLEGE PROGRAMS HERITAGE VALLEY PARTNERS 213 SOUTH 7TH AVENUE SCRANTON PA 18504 264203224 501(C)(3) 35000 COMPLETION OF A SECTION OF THE LACKAWANNA RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL IN CARBONDALE AND SIMPSON AND THE POCKET PARK COLLABORATIVE MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY 2300 ADAMS AVENUE SCRANTON PA 18509 240795456 501(C)(3) 7500 INTENSIVE 6 WEEK COURSE FOR 16-21 STUDENTS WHO NEED THEIR GED MEALS ON WHEELS OF NEPA INC 541 WYOMING AVENUE SCRANTON PA 18509 231856098 501(C)(3) 20000 SUPPORT HOME DELIVERY OF MEALS NEIGHBORWORKS OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 709 E MARKET STREET SCRANTON PA 18509 232187741 501(C)(3) 12500 TO SUPPORT HOUSING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM PENN STATE WORTHINGTON SCRANTON 120 RIDGE VIEW DRIVE DUNMORE PA 18512 246000376 501(C)(3) 5000 STUDENTS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NEPA PO BOX 813 TREXLERTOWN PA 18087 232450112 501(C)(3) 10000 IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS IN SCRANTON MEDICAL CENTER THE COMMONWEALTH MEDICAL COLLEGE 525 PINE STREET SCRANTON PA 18510 260812968 501(C)(3) 38000 PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH IN YOUNG PEOPLE BY ADDRESSING THEIR MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF NEPA 425 ALDER STREET SCRANTON PA 18505 240759389 501(C)(3) 13500 PRIMARILY FOR THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE OPPENHEIM CENTER FOR THE ARTS, AS WELL AS CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE DRAMA THEATRE AND WORKING WITH HOMELESS FAMILIES THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT 18 0 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM OR ATTENDING A PARTICULAR SCHOOL 131 358705 HUMANITARIAN AWARD PRESENTED TO A WOMAN WHOSE VISION, DEDICATION AND COURAGE HAS ENHANCED THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND EXPANDED THE OPPORTUNIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF HER COMMUNITY 1 1000 TUITION ASSISTANCE TO AN INDIVIDUAL TO PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP LACKAWANNA 4 2195 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM A PARTICULAR SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN OUTWARD BOUND 5 14105 TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO ENJOY CAMPING AT GOOSE POND SCOUT RESERVATION 1 750 PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS REQUIRE THE ORGANIZATION TO SEND PROGRESS REPORTS TO THE FOUNDATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM TO REVIEW THE FORM 990. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL THEN EMAIL THE 990 TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR REVIEW. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THEN VOTES WHETHER OR NOT TO ACCEPT IT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO FILL OUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A BEGINNING IN 2008, AS DIRECTED BY THE EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEES, THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET REFLECTS SUGGESTED SALARIES IN TOTAL FOR THE THREE FULL TIME EMPLOYEES AND SPECIFICALLY THE PRESIDENT FOR REVIEW AND ACTION BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND FINAL RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE SALARIES IN TOTAL. THE SALARY FOR THE PRESIDENT IS SUBSTANTIATED BY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS - A NATIONAL ACCREDITING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. A COPY OF THE BALANCE SHEET IS INCLUDED IN FOUNDATION'S QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER. SINCE THE FOUNDATION IS REGISTERED WITH PENNSYLVANIA'S BUREAU OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, A COPY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM THE PA DEPARTMENT OF STATE. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: NET ACTIVITY IN FAS 136 FUNDS HELD AS AGENCY ENDOWMENTS ($86,387) -86,387. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS AUDITOR OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.