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The Elk County Community Fund Awards $18,000 to Local Organizations

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The Elk County Community Fund continues to invest in organizations, volunteers and projects that make a difference in Elk County every day. During its most recent grant cycle, The Elk County Community Fund awarded $18,000 to three local organizations for projects that preserve our history, improve accessibility and enhance community resources.


The Historical Society of St. Marys & Benzinger Township received $6,000 toward the purchase of a ViewScan 5. This technology will assist the Historical Society in its continued work to preserve local history and make historical records and resources more accessible to our community.


American Legion Post 103 was awarded $5,500 for repairs to its public-access handicap ramp. The improvements will help ensure the facility remains accessible to our community for public events and will also support the Legion’s Burial Detail as it continues its important service to local veterans and their families.


The St. Marys Sportsmen’s Club received $6,500 for security and technology enhancements. The improvements will support the organization as it continues providing programs, activities and opportunities for our community.


“These organizations are great examples of the work happening throughout Elk County every day,” said Tiffany Boschert, Executive Director of the Elk County Community Foundation. “So much of what makes our community special comes from local organizations and the people behind them who give their time and energy to serve others. The Elk County Community Fund gives us an opportunity to support that work and help make important local projects possible.

PHOTO: Representatives from the three organizations awarded grants through The Elk County Community Fund’s July grant cycle were presented with grant checks by the Elk County Community Foundation. Pictured are Fred Fritz, St. Marys Sportsmen’s Club; Elk County Community Fund Committee members John Mulcahy, Fritz Lecker, Jeff Marzella; and Tim Smith, Commander, American Legion Post 103 (back row); Marcia Bleggi, Jill Cyphert and Barb Samick, Historical Society of St. Marys & Benzinger Township and ECCF Executive Director Tiffany Boschert (front row).

Johnsonburg Area Endowment Fund awards $19,066 to support local community

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The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) is pleased to announce that the Johnsonburg Area Endowment Fund has awarded $19,066 in grants to support local organizations and projects benefiting residents of the Johnsonburg area.

The Johnsonburg Area Endowment Fund was established in 2020 through the remaining assets from the sale of the Johnsonburg Community TV Company. Rather than allowing those assets to fade into history, they became the foundation of a permanent charitable fund dedicated to the Johnsonburg community. Today, the Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations and community projects benefiting residents of the Johnsonburg Area School District.

This year, the Johnsonburg Area Endowment Fund awarded its full available grant distribution of $19,066 to six local organizations:

Guardian Angel Center – $2,500 for the Guardian Angel Center 2026–2027 school year

Helping Hands Food Pantry of Elk County – $3,871 for its Personal Care and Hygiene Assistance Program

Johnsonburg Chamber of Commerce – $2,500 for the Vendor Canopy Purchase Phase

Johnsonburg Community Center – $6,120 for its Heating Improvement Project

Johnsonburg Community Trust – $2,500 for the Johnsonburg Autumn Harvest Festival

Johnsonburg Fire Department – $1,575 for Milwaukee battery chargers

The Johnsonburg Area Endowment Fund is guided by a local volunteer committee that helps identify community needs and recommends grants that strengthen Johnsonburg. Because the Fund is permanently endowed, its principal is invested and continues to generate funding for grants year after year.

As the Endowment grows, so does its ability to support the Johnsonburg community. Gifts from individuals, families, businesses, and organizations can help increase the amount available for future grants and build upon the original gift that established the Fund.

“Each year, the Johnsonburg Area Endowment Fund is able to support a wide variety of needs within the community,” said Tiffany Boschert, Executive Director of the Elk County Community Foundation. “This year’s grants are a great example of that—from helping families with basic necessities and supporting youth, to investing in community facilities, events, and our fire department. Every gift made to the Endowment helps us build on this impact and creates an even stronger resource for Johnsonburg’s future.”

Community members can become part of the Fund’s legacy through gifts of any size. One-time and monthly contributions, memorial or honorary gifts, estate or planned gifts, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, and gifts of appreciated stock are among the ways individuals can support the Johnsonburg Area Endowment Fund. Every contribution helps grow the Endowment and increases the funding available for future grants.

For more information about the Johnsonburg Area Endowment Fund, to make a contribution, or to learn about other grant opportunities, visit www.elkcountyfoundation.org or contact the Elk County Community Foundation at 814-834-2125.

The Elk County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is a nonprofit grant-making organization dedicated to strengthening our region through development, stewardship, and grant making as donors achieve their philanthropic goals.

Photo: Photo: Representatives from the Johnsonburg Area Endowment Fund and this year’s grant recipient organizations gathered to celebrate $19,066 in grants awarded to six organizations serving the Johnsonburg community. Pictured from left are Scott Cherry, Rachel Kilhoffer, Al Maletto, Chris Kreckel, Kylie Maland, Barb Duffy, Kathy Herzing, Janice Carnovale, Tiffany Boschert, and Tony King.

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