Funds List

Bringing life-transformation to incarcerated persons and prison staff, the Adams Christian Prison Ministries supports a full-time chaplain, supervises 100+ volunteers, conducts worship, classes, and provides mentoring for inmates after release. Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Adams Christian Prison Ministries, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

A special project fund to support the @Home in Adams County Initiative.

The designated endowment fund supports the Adams County Arts Council's Arts Education grants in honor of Mel Shull.

The designated endowment fund supports the Adams County Arts Council's Arts Education grants in honor of Nanette Hatzes.

Cultivating an arts rich community through inspiring educational experiences for all ages and people, the Adams County Arts Council is focused on creativity, cultural diversity, appreciation, and opportunities in the arts.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Adams County Arts Council for years and decades to come.

The Lady/Swales scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior in Adams County on a rotating basis among the six county school districts.

Project Hope strives to match youth currently or formerly in foster care, as well as, others with an identified need in our community in a child-serving system, ages 13-23, with a positive, caring adult to coach them in daily living activities, be a listening ear, introduce them to new opportunities, empower them to make responsible decisions, and spend time pursuing activities of shared interest.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Adams County Children & Youth Services to benefit its Project Hope program, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Adams County Children's Advocacy Center provides supportive services for child victims of abuse while working to prevent future child abuse via community outreach and education. Gifts to this designated endowment support an unrestricted annual grant to Adams County Children's Advocacy Center, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Adams County Christian Academy serves our community by providing a quality Pre-K through 12th grade Christian education to the next generation of leaders.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Adams County Christian Academy, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Adams County Emergency Fund provides community emergency relief.

Created as a response to the crisis created for human service agencies in 2009 during the PA budget impasse, Local citizens raised money to continue vital local services of child care and shelter for vulnerable people. The contributions became the base for this fund which will provide future relief to address community emergencies.

The Adams County Farmers Market Association fosters a vibrant, direct-to-consumer farmers market, which administers food assistance resources for low-income shoppers while strengthening the bond between agriculture and the community.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Adams County Farmers Market, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Adams County Fund for the Environment seeks to make environmental stewardship a shared community value in Adams County.

Adams County Habitat for Humanity's philosophy is to provide a hand up and not a handout and in doing so, provide the opportunity to a family to own their own home.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Adams County Habitat for Humanity, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

What is a community without its history? The Adams County Historical Society is here to preserve, share, and celebrate the story of this remarkable place.

Your gift to this designated permanent endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Adams County Historical Society sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Adams County Library System connects people to opportunities that enrich their lives through programing, resources and one-on-one assistance.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Adams County Library, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Adams County Medical Society and Medical Alliance fund supports a healthy community through grants to qualified charities meeting community needs in Adams County.

The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. (ACOFA) provides a range of services to support adults age 60+ who want to live independently at home.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Adams County Office for Aging, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Gifts to the Adams County Scholarship Fund (also Adams County Community Foundation Scholarship Fund) expands opportunities and horizons for young people across Adams County through this education opportunities endowment.

The Adams County Society for the Prevention of Cruely to Animals (SPCA) provides care for lost, abandoned and abused animals, investigates cases of cruelty to animals, and educates the community about spay/neuter programs, animal wellness and safety.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Adams County SPCA, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

This fund sustains youth recreational sports teams across Adams County by offering funding for operational expenses to offer young people an opportunity to learn sportsmanship, leadership and team spirit, while participating in a healthy physical activity.

Adams Electric Cooperative established this fund for children of Cooperative Members and adult members in Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, and York Counties who want to pursue post-secondary education.

Adams Electric Cooperative committed to help people maintain quality of life and health through this fund which provides support to those who are at-risk for losing their electric service or need financial assistance to reconnect their service.

AREMS is a nonprofit emergency medical service that provides Basic and Advanced Life Support to over 21 municipalities in Adams County.

Your gift to this designated permanent endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Adams Regional EMS, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Adams Rescue Mission provides shelter, food, and clothing to the homeless and disadvantaged.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports and unrestricted annual grant to the Adams Rescue Mission, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Established by the Albert J. Lentz Post 202 American Legion, this scholarship is given to a Gettysburg Area High School student and a Fairfield Area High School student who have good academic performance, school and community involvement, financial need, and participation in a military club or group.

Josephine Seemann loved to sing and performed in her church choir for over 80 years.

This fund, established by Col. (Ret.) Sebastian Hafer in her honor, will support the church she attended, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Biglerville, Pennsylvania. The fund supports the Church Choir, the Music Department and provides flowers on the birthdate of B. Josephine Seemann.

Named for the first President of Adams County Community Foundation and former Program Officer for The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust, this fund provides grants for leadership training and professional development for local nonprofit Executive Directors.

Becky Bollinger was an inspiration and encourager to those who knew her. She loved life. She loved her family and friends. Of the many activities Becky enjoyed, aquatics was her true passion. She was a Red Cross swimming instructor for almost 50 years.

Becky's fund helps children who want to learn to swim achieve that desire by supporting the YWCA Gettysburg Adams County’s Learn to Swim program for children ages 4-12 years who cannot afford lessons.

The great patriot and Revolutionary War statesman, Ben Franklin, left a testamentary trust of 1,000 pounds sterling which was to accumulate principal and interest for a period of 200 years, and then be distributed to two designated beneficiaries, namely, the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

At the 200th year, when the value of the fund exceeded $1 million, the Pennsylvania Legislature determined that Pennsylvania’s share of the Franklin Trust should be distributed to existing Pennsylvania community foundations. In 1993, Adams County Foundation received $22,000.00 for a permanently endowed fund to support the Fund for Adams County.

Donations from individuals to support the Bermudian Springs School District "Eagles".

Berne C. Hart attended Biglerville High School as a young man. Unable to afford college, he dropped out of school and joined the U.S. Marine Corps which took him on three tours of duty in Vietnam.

Seeing talent and potential in this young man, the Marines helped Berne get his education. He became a successful attorney in the field of aviation law. His loving sister Dolores Druckenmiller established this scholarship to encourage Biglerville High School students enrolling in a technical school for post-secondary education leading to employment.

The designated endowment fund supports participation in Gettysburg Community Theatre camps, classes and other participatory programs by K-12 children who would not otherwise afford it.

Scholarship to support a student pursuing a career in healthcare or the trades.

Teachers in the Biglerville High School business education department established this award for students demonstrating financial need, having high academic performance and showing community involvement.

A designated fund to support the Majestic Theater.

Designated fund for the Upper Adams School District to support music and sports.

Established by the Upper Adams School District in 2012 to consolidate scholarships from the Scott Ebert Trostel Award, Bruce Sheats Award, Class of 1991 Award, Charlotte Laughman Award, Jeffrey Bosserman Award, Scott Taylor Award, and the LV Stock Award.

The Canner Awards Scholarship supports a graduating senior with financial need going on to college or technical school. Students must be civically engaged in the Upper Adams Community for consideration.

Canner Funds provides classroom grants and funding to the Upper Adams School District where traditional budgets fall short.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant.

A designated fund for the Upper Adams School District to provide grants for teachers with initiative and imagination to plan and execute projects outside the classroom involving field trips.

Created by the Littlestown Alumni Association, this advised fund honors the memory of Carole, Carol and Hudson Dutterer and supports the community organizations that were important to them.

A Field of Interest Fund to support the health and welfare of cats in Adams and adjacent counties.

The Cathy and John Carson Fund makes grants to enable those who are homeless or impoverished to attain independence.

Cathy Carson was a high school French teacher and counselor for students. She raised three children and served as a volunteer for numerous programs.

John was a medical doctor for over 40 years. He specialized in nephrology and pioneered dialysis in Adams County. John volunteered for the National Kidney Foundation.

The Children's Aid Society provides creative Art and Play Therapy, Family Advocacy services, and clothing assistance to children and families in the greater Adams County area.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Children's Aid Society, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Donations from individuals to support domestic violence services in Adams County, PA.

A charitable fund supporting the nonprofits and programs that were important to Coach Dave Conaway.

Collaborating for Youth is the Center for Youth and Community Development. They develop the positive potential of youth within safe, supportive families and communities.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Collaborating for Youth, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Community Media of South Central, PA is dedicated to informing the people of our area about the news, events and activities happening in and around our community.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Community Media of South Central PA, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Company K Monument endowment provides perpetual care and maintenance of the Company K Monument located on Lincoln Square in Gettysburg Borough.

The Conewago Valley Foundation for Education supports CVSD students by providing grants and resources that support teacher innovation and collaborative projects with community partners.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Conewago Valley Foundation for Education (New Oxford) sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Conewago Valley Dollars for Scholars was formed in 2006 by a group of dedicated volunteers for the purpose of providing scholarships for post-secondary education of graduates of Conewago Valley High School. In 2015 the volunteers joined Adams County Dollars for Scholars and established this scholarship fund which will continue their scholarship program.

This scholarship fund was built by fundraisers of the Conewago Valley Scholarship Committee to pass through Dollars for Scholars scholarships for students graduating from Conewago Valley School District who are pursuing post-secondary education.

Originally created as an advised fund to support Christian work, this fund is now designated to support Child Evangelism Foundation of Adams County(CEF) in Biglerville, PA and the Mennonite Central Committee of Akron, PA with an annual grant in the name of D. Lyda Rouzer.

The Dale R. King Memorial Scholarship supports a scholarship to a student at Bermudian Springs High School pursuing an agriculture related career.

This scholarship fund was established to honor the memory of Dalton Cole Schriver and provides a one year scholarship to a student graduating from New Oxford High School who has been a member of FFA and will be attending a 4-year, 2-year or trade/tech school.

The Delta Kappa Gamma - Omega Charitable Fund supports provides grants to teachers for classroom resources or to support professional development.

A scholarship fund for Littlestown High School students studying accounting or attending a trade school.

Born and raised in Cashtown, PA, Donald “Punk” Hershey ran a men’s tailor shop in Gettysburg for many years with his first wife, “Mim.” Their only son, Jay, died at an early age of meningitis. Punk was an avid golfer and hunter and was active in the Pheasant Farm. His second wife, Mildred, was also known by many as the teller at the Adams County National Bank. This fund supports the community through the Fund for Adams County.

A charitable fund in memory of Douglas R. Murren to support literacy programs at the Littlestown Area School District.

This fund, established by his children, Christina and Phillip, will offer scholarships to descendants of Casper Glattfelder (historical spelling) who was the first of his long line of family to arrive in the United States in 1720.

Through the Casper Glattfelder Society, an unlimited pool of candidates can be identified and the student will be required to provide certification of lineal descendancy to which the donors will attest.

Loved by his staff and his patients, Dr. Krablin was honored by them when they established this scholarship upon his retirement from medical practice.

This fund provides a county-wide scholarship for a student pursuing a career in the health care field.

Dr. Shah is an oncologist practicing medicine in Adams County. He and his wife, Rupal, were very concerned about the expense that patients incur during cancer treatment and wanted to alleviate the burden. They established this fund to support the costs of home care and transportation for local residents who are being treated for cancer and are receiving support services from a non-profit organization. Patients from Adams, York and Franklin Counties are eligible.

The Eisenhower Society is dedicated to promoting the memory and legacy of leadership of Dwight D. Eisenhower through educational programs, scholarships, grants, and special events.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The East Berlin Area Community Center is a community hub offering a range of activities, programs, and services in a safe, inclusive environment, including social interaction, volunteerism, and education.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the East Berlin Area Community Center, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Eddie Horst Memorial Fund was established by the friends and family of Eddie Horst as a memorial for his musical accomplishments, his fun-loving spirit, and his friendship to many people in Adams County.

The fund provides post- secondary education scholarships to students from Adams County who are pursuing a career in music. As the fund grows, it will provide grants for musical instruments, musical performances and music lessons for young people of Adams County.

The Eichelberger-Stahle Fund will provide meals for needy families in Gettysburg around the Holiday Season.

Elizabeth “Bettie” Roby was a delightful and caring spirit who embraced life to its fullest.  She found beauty in everything. After moving to Fairfield in the 1970’s, Bettie was inspired to draw and paint the beauty she found there.

With her children grown, Bettie pursued her passion in art. This scholarship was established by her daughter, Marcia and her husband, Todd to continue the legacy of a person who so loved to paint and teach.

Dale Musselman wanted to honor the life of his mother who was a role model to others, contributing to the well-being of the community through charitable and volunteer activities. She showed genuine concern for others, had strong family ties and was active in her church.

This scholarship is given to a graduating senior at Fairfield Area High School who has demonstrated service to school, community, and church, and has been a positive influence and role model to others.

Emma Duttera lived in Littlestown, PA. The daughter of Harry and Alveria Myers, she and her husband had no children.

When Emma died in 1959, she established an Education Trust for an Adams County individual who will be pursuing a career in the Protestant ministry. First preference will be given to graduates of Littlestown High School.

This scholarship supports students who are a direct descendent of a current full-time employee or official retiree of Littlestown Foundry, Inc. or are graduating seniors of Littlestown Area High School.

An endowed community grantmaking fund that will support Adams County forever.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to support the maintenance and preservation of Gettysburg's Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse.

An endowed scholarship fund to support scholarships in the current Fairfield district as awarded by the Community Foundation’s scholarship committee.

Family First Health provides accessible, high-quality primary medical and dental care, behavioral health, and substance use services with offices in Gettysburg and Hanover.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Family First Health Corporation, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

1LT Rob Seidel graduated from West Point in 2004 and was deployed to duty in Iraq. In 2006, the hummer in which he and 4 other soldiers were traveling was destroyed by an IED. They all lost their lives.

This fund supports charities that provide direct services to military veterans of the War on Terrorism. Such services include medical treatment, housing assistance, psychological, physical, occupational, recreational, music and art therapies, companionship, mentoring, employment training, and other services that help War on Terrorism veterans lead full and productive lives.

Forever Love Rescue volunteers rescue hundreds of cats/kittens every year and find them good homes through their unique adoption center in Gettysburg.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Forever Love Rescue, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Fred Guinn served as the Founding Chair of the Adams County Community Foundation Board of Directors. He and his wife, Susi, created a donor-advised fund to support qualified charities. After their lifetime, the fund will support the Community Foundation which has become an important part of their lives.

The 4-H experience enables kids to have fun, meet new people, learn new life skills, build self-confidence, learn responsibility, and set and achieve goals. 4-H provides the opportunity for the healthy development of families, schools, and communities, regardless of background, socio-economic status, race, or gender.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the 4-H Clubs of Adams County (PA) sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Gail and Peter Hull have demonstrated their support for Adams County over the years as leaders of and donors to nonprofit causes. Their fund is designated for the YWCA Gettysburg Adams County's program to address racial justice and the economic empowerment of women and girls and for Gettysburg Presbyterian Church for the Peace Fund and local missions.

The Fund also supports a Field of Interest: organizations and specific programs that promote community unity, work to eliminate prejudice, racism and discrimination, and foster equal opportunity regardless of race, religious identification, ethnicity, economic status, gender, sexual identity, age, or physical ability.

Captain (Ret) Galen Wagner returned to Biglerville for his 60th class reunion with a goal of making a gift to the school that would positively impact the lives of children who were struggling with dyslexia.

The fund supports diagnostic, evaluative and instructional strategies to assist Upper Adams School District students with dyslexia. Support may include teacher training and classroom support, instructional materials, evaluation and assessment all related to dyslexia.

Gary & Suetta Bechtel of Fairfield established this fund to benefit their church, Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church, the Community Foundation, and the J. W. Martin Memorial Math Scholarship Fund.

Gary served on the Community Foundation’s early Distribution Committee. He and Suetta have been strong community servants for many years.

George Inskip was Superintendent of Fairfield School District. This fund was established by his children in his honor to provide a scholarship for a student from Fairfield Area High School who plans to pursue higher education with a major in Education (Elementary or Secondary) or Nursing (RN) or post-secondary training in an allied healthcare profession or training at a trade school.

The George H. and Roberta B. Wood Fund was Adams County Foundation’s first fund. George Wood was a Rotarian who retired from NASA where he managed procurement for the Apollo missions. He and his wife held a special interest in the Gettysburg YWCA. They established two funds: one to distribute a $1,000.00 annual grant to the YWCA and the second to address community needs.

Gettysburg Area Dollars for Scholars provides scholarships to graduating Gettysburg Area School District seniors planning to attend any accredited post-secondary educational institution, including trade and technical institutes, community and junior colleges, four-year colleges and universities.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg Area Dollars for Scholars, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority provides year-round community programs, sports, and recreation opportunities on 52 acres of beautiful land in Adams County.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to GARA, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Gettysburg Black History Museum helps expand the arc of Gettysburg history to include contributions of Gettysburg's black residents before, during and after the Battle of Gettysburg.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg Black History Museum, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The free annual festival brings together the community with bands from throughout the country to encourage the enjoyment and appreciation of brass and music.

Your gift to this designated permanent endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg Brass Band Festival sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Combined Area Resources for Emergency Shelter (C.A.R.E.S.) provides shelter for the homeless in cold weather, and helps them find housing, employment, medical care, and social services.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg C.A.R.E.S., sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The GCO is a professional orchestra, performing concerts the second Sunday in September and May in the Seminary Chapel at 4pm, free of charge.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Gettysburg Community Orchestra, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Gettysburg Children's Choir enriches the community through the arts, providing a choral music education to students in grades 3-12 from the surrounding communities of Gettysburg, PA.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg Children's Choir, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Gettysburg Choral Society is an auditioned chorus of dedicated volunteers who strive for excellence in rehearsing and performing choral music.

Your gift to this designated permanent endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg Choral Society sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Gettysburg Civic Chorus is the communities oldest musical organization in Gettysburg, and performs at countless civic, patriotic and cultural events.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg Civic Chorus, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Gettysburg Community Soup Kitchen serves a mid-day meal Monday through Saturday, at no cost, to the hungry in the Gettysburg community.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Gettysburg Community Soup Kitchen, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Gettysburg Community Theatre provides educational, volunteer, and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities including our special needs theatre, and senior citizen outreach programs.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg Community Theatre, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Gettysburg Foundation owns and operates the Museum and Visitor Center, preserves Gettysburg’s National Parks, and provides educational programming at multiple venues and historic sites.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports and unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg Foundation, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Gettysburg Garden Club partners with the community to bring beauty to downtown Gettysburg by providing bright flowers in baskets and planters, inspiring admiration and giving pleasure to many.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg Garden Club, helping it bloom for years and decades to come.

The Gettysburg Green Gathering educates, inspires, and fosters environmental stewardship in the daily lives of citizens and businesses throughout Adams County by sponsoring environmental related events.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg Green Gathering, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

This scholarship is awarded to a student who attended Gettysburg High School for four years. Requirements include a 3.5 GPA, participation in a minimum of two school activities per year from grades 9-12 and participation in a minimum of one community service program per the four years of high school.

The Gettysburg Hospital Foundation supports neighbors with their health and wellness needs by relieving financial pressures that affect an individual’s treatment or health outcomes.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg Hospital Foundation, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Gettysburg Pride provides awareness and advocacy for LGBTQ+ with entertainment, educational resources, and health screening and counseling for all.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Gettysburg Pride, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Created by Spectra-Kote, a Gettysburg manufacturer for paper chemical and coating solutions, this fund supports efforts to help alleviate damage incurred by the Gettysburg Borough from truck traffic.

Greg Richardson was a kind, compassionate young man who was loved and respected by all who knew him.

Greg lived with his family in Orrtanna and attended Fairfield Area Schools, finishing high school at Gettysburg. An athlete, Greg excelled in soccer, basketball and baseball, winning 6 athletic awards at Fairfield and 5 athletic awards at Gettysburg. One month after graduation in 1994, while vacationing in Florida, Greg lost his life at the hands of a drunk driver.

This scholarship was established by Greg’s parents, Del and Tynia Richardson in his memory. It is awarded to an athlete at Fairfield Area High and at Gettysburg Area High Schools who will be pursuing post-secondary education and athletics.

Hanover Adams Rehabilitation and Training (H.A.R.T.) Center empowers individuals with disabilities in personal and vocational growth through engaging and sustainable developmental programs and community inclusion.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to H.A.R.T. Center, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc. (HABPI) is an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to promote health, active transportation, and recreation through the development of trails for biking and walking and by advocating for safe biking.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to HABPI, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The HACC Foundation changes the lives of students and their families by providing an affordable and quality education, which directly benefits our community.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to HACC Foundation - Gettysburg Campus, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The H.A.R.T. Center works to empower individuals with disabilities in personal and vocational growth through engaging and sustainable development programs and community inclusion.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the H.A.R.T. Center, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Honoring a high school math teacher who inspired the Anonymous Donor of this fund to major in mathematics, this 4-year scholarship encourages and supports graduates of Bermudian Springs High School who wish to enter a field of study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).

In determining what constitutes a STEM discipline, the Community Foundation shall follow guidelines promulgated by the National Science Foundation.

Healthy Adams County strives to increase the quality of life for residents by assessment, and promotion of efforts that support physical, mental, and social well-being.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Healthy Adams County, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Created by an anonymous donor to facilitate their charitable giving, this fund will become a designated fund to support the Adams County SPCA for the care and treatment of the animals when the donor is no longer able to make recommendations.

Helen and Elton Ruth established this scholarship for a worthy graduate of New Oxford High School, preferably to those students who go into library work or music.

Col. (Ret.) Sebastian Hafer remembered his wife, “Reds”, as a woman who loved the arts. She taught tap dancing and loved to paint.

This fund advances and encourages the study and practice of dance and fine arts, including tap dancing and oil painting. The Community Foundation selects qualified charities to receive grants that address these purposes.

Henry Barberis, III was a student at Biglerville High School when an accident on the road took his life.

Henry had a passion for agriculture and wanted to study to become a veterinarian after he graduated. This award is made to an FFA student who will be pursuing post-secondary education in the field of agriculture.

Historic Gettysburg Adams County (HGAC) fosters preservation of historic Adams County including: GAR Hall, barn registration and grants, speakers, salvage warehouse, youth education, McAllister Mill Underground Railroad tours.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to HGAC, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Hoffman Homes for Youth ensures children in our community receive essential therapies and education needed for regaining control of their mental health and hope for a brighter future!

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Hoffman Homes for Youth, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Holiday Family Outreach helps families, purchases toys and provides holiday meals to bring joy and smiles on Christmas morning.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Holiday Family Outreach, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) promotes peace, social justice, equity, multiculturalism, and environmental sustainability through Adams County’s only annual Peacemaker Awards, much loved children's Peace Camp and Heritage Festival.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the ICPJ sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Col. (Ret.) Sebastian Hafer wanted to honor the life of Irene Thomas who he remembered was dedicated and committed to taking care of others.

This fund will provide entertainment, travel, pleasure, comfort, care and assistance for elderly, never married and childless women. The Community Foundation will select qualified charities to receive grants that address these purposes.

The children of J. W. Martin established this scholarship to memorialize their father who they lovingly refer to as “Prof” Martin. ‘”Prof” was a noted and respected teacher in the Fairfield School System. He especially enjoyed teaching mathematics.

This scholarship is awarded for up to 4-years of post-secondary education to a graduating senior at Fairfield High School presenting documentation of their math average over four years of high school.

Created by the Trustees of the J. William Warehime Foundation, this fund supports the annual Giving Spree with a stretch pool contribution.

Unrestricted endowment to support community grant making (A Fund for Adams County). The Fund will accept memorial gifts in memory of John W. “Jack” Phillips.

The Founding Board of Directors created this fund in 2007 to honor the founder of the Adams County Community Foundation, Jack Phillips.

Established in 1985 as a result of an initiative of the Gettysburg Rotary Club, the Adams County Foundation began with $300,000 in assets. Through Phillips' leadership, the Foundation reorganized in 2007, becoming Adams County Community Foundation to better serve Adams County.

This fund sustains the Community Foundation year after year.

Jim and Ellie Sheen were active volunteers in Adams County serving the Salvation Army and Rotary Club of Gettysburg for many years. They established this fund to help promote, uplift, and sustain the quality of life in Adams County and provide for the health and safety of the community.

The Sheens special interests are education in healthcare; aviation; foster children; literacy; homelessness; adult or children at-risk; programs to lift people out of poverty; basic life support, or whatever would be most needed.

The Jeffrey W. Gabel Fund for "Carry On Laughing" honors Mr. Gabel's 20-year tenure as the founding executive director of the Gettysburg College Majestic Theater. Grants from this designated fund will support comedic programming at the Theater.

Jennifer was a pillar in our community and touched the hearts of many. She was happy, friendly, caring and loving regardless of any challenge she was presented. She remained dedicated to her family and friends as well as the many individuals she reached during her time a a Physician Assistant. Jennifer lived by the words "Faith over Fear" as she journeyed through life and especially during her battle with cancer. Her commitment to Faith never waivered even in the darkest of times. Jennifer lost her battle on July 24, 2021.

Aligning with Jennifer's passion, her family and friends have established this tribute fund to carry on her commitment to helping others and support local programs and provide enhanced opportunities for educational, athletic, performing arts experiences.

Supports Littlestown students in their pursuit of education and athletics.

An endowed community grantmaking fund that will support Adams County forever through the Adams County Grants program.

Designated fund for Adams County Tech Prep to help students with supplies, and required materials.

John R. White was a well-liked and dedicated attorney in Gettysburg, known for extensive “turf studies” that took him to many different golf courses.

This fund will award gifts to qualified charities that support Adams County causes, including fire companies (especially Arendtsville Fire Company); churches (especially Trinity Lutheran Church and Zion UCC both in Arendtsville, PA); programs focusing on the arts (especially music), youth sports for at-risk children not conducted by public or private educational institutions.

Littlestown residents Joseph and Ivah Bollinger established a Trust to support a scholarship for a graduating Littlestown Area High School senior based on financial need and scholarship ability.

Kathryn Antoinette Cooke loved volunteering at the Adams County S.P.C.A. After she passed in 2015 from the ravages of cystic fibrosis, her loving parents decided to memorialize Kate with this fund which provides an annual grant to the Adams County S.P.C.A. to support their operations.

Ken and Connie have been strong leaders in Adams County for the past 30 years. In addition to their support of Rotary and particularly Rotary’s student exchange program which they have led for 25 years, Ken and Connie volunteer for a number of charities, including the Community Foundation, Special Olympics, Historic Gettysburg Adams County, United Way of Adams County, and Adams Hanover Counseling Service.

This fund is simply an extension of the commitment and generosity they have demonstrated in Adams County for many years.

Established by his mother, Evelyn Jacoby, this scholarship honors her son, Kermit who was a gifted high school athlete and Big 33 participant.

The recipients will be a male and female athlete from Biglerville High School, demonstrating outstanding character, sportsmanship and leadership in athletic endeavors.

Donations from individuals to support the Fairfield Area School District.

The Land Conservancy of Adams County is a member-supported nonprofit land trust with the mission of preserving the rural lands and character of Adams County.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Land Conservancy of Adams County, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Designated fund for the Gettysburg Area Education Foundation to support healthy and safe kids’ programs.

Leon and Rosemary Tawney lived in Hanover, PA.  They established a Trust to care for a son and asked that the remains of the Trust after their son passed would be used to establish scholarships for students in Littlestown Area School District, New Oxford Area Public Schools/Conewago Valley School District, and Bermudian Springs School District who are pursuing a course of study in any medical related field.

Field of Interest fund to support medical instruction in Adams County, including medical training equipment and student instruction (for organizations like HACC, Family First Health, Adams County Tech Institute).

Col. (Ret.) Sebastian Hafer's mother Lilly was very important to him and he wanted to memorialize her life. This Fund for St. James Lutheran Church of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania memorializes the life of Lilly Steinour Hafer, an active member of the church's Altar Guild.

An endowed designated fund created by Association president Jean Green. Annual grants support the Association’s work to preserve and maintain Gettysburg’s historic black cemetery and educate future generations on its importance.

The Lincoln Fellowship offers Gettysburg's Annual Dedication Day program and highlights the significance of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Linda Kranias was a beloved member of the community. Her warmth, sincerity and sense of humor touched countless people’s lives.

Linda was known for acts of kindness, taking care of people in need and often putting others before herself. Linda battled breast cancer and lost her life on July 8, 2014.

Linda's memory lives on through this fund which supports home-care services for Adams County women with breast cancer and Adams County seniors who are living in their own homes.

The Littlestown Area Historical Society's mission is to provide a permanent place for Littlestown history where research can be conducted, artifacts preserved and viewed, and educational programs presented.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Littlestown Area Historical Society, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Investing in literacy helps the Adams County Literacy Council provide free education and English-Language learning for adults which improves employability, reduces poverty and empowers learners to become productive citizens.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Lincoln Intermediate Unit to benefit the Adams County Literacy Council, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

William L. Keefauver established this fund in 1988 to honor his mother and his father, who was superintendent of Gettysburg Schools from 1926 to 1957.

Designated for the Gettysburg Area School District, this fund supports the school district's recognition of students and staff and awards grants for educational projects carried out by staff or faculty.

A donor advised fund created by Loni and Frank Buck to support the Adams County community with an emphasis on historic preservation, community services, and the performing arts.

Luella Musselman Paul was the daughter of Emma and Christian Musselman who founded the C. H. Musselman & Company Fruit Canning Company.

A graduate of Biglerville High School in 1928, she went on to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Juniata College where she played on the women’s basketball team.  Following her father’s death, Luella became a Vice President and Secretary of the Musselman Company.

Luella loved Biglerville and contributed in many ways to the well-being of the town where she was born and raised. This scholarship is for a Biglerville High School student pursuing post-secondary education. The award is made based on a student’s demonstrated financial need, high academic performance and community involvement.

Main Street Gettysburg works with community partners for the preservation, revitalization and improvement of the Historic District of Gettysburg.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Main Street Gettysburg, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Manos Unidas works for the integration of the growing, diverse Hispanic community. More than one thousand families benefit annually from educational opportunities, multicultural events, and access to social services.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Manos Unidas, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

This field of interest fund supports youth and families. It was started by a group of visionary business people, and received a significant gift from the Margaret Trew Cline Foundation.

Mary Sue Cline taught at Biglerville High School for 32 years and retired in 2012. She has a heart for young people and for helping others. This scholarship was established in her name to support Biglerville High students pursue post-secondary education.

Maybelle Hereter was considered a devoted and competent musician whose interest in music and music education had a tremendous influence upon hundreds of young people throughout the community of Gettysburg.

Established by Ralph and Dorothy Bailey in 1956 in Maybelle’s honor, this fund provides a scholarship for a Gettysburg Area School District graduating senior who participates in a competitive audition, written instrument and ear perception tests and is pursuing a career in music.

The Mayor Troxell Fund honors the late mayor of the Borough of Gettysburg. The fund benefits Gettysburg Borough through the purchase of Christmas decorations and police department projects.

Mediation Services of Adams County is composed of certified volunteer mediators who provide training in mediation and conflict resolution services for individuals and groups.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Mediation Services of Adams County, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Meghan McKinney graduated from Biglerville High School where she was an athlete and scholar. She was pursuing a career in nursing when her life was tragically ended in a car accident.

This endowed scholarship is for a graduating senior of Biglerville High School and will be awarded as a one-year scholarship for a student pursuing post-secondary education for a career in healthcare.

Named in memory of Michelle Rene Louey, an accomplished pianist and 1987 graduate of Littlestown High School, this merit-based award is for students with an interest in the performing arts. (A declared major or minor is not required.)

Mildred Walters Leader was a teacher at Biglerville High School. Staff established this scholarship in her honor for a graduating senior of Biglerville High School pursuing post-secondary education towards a degree in social studies.

Mission of Mercy provides free healthcare, dental care and medications to the uninsured via mobile medical clinics, volunteer healthcare professionals and local hospital partnerships.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Mission of Mercy, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Music, Gettysburg! provides musical performances, free of charge, to audiences in South Central Pennsylvania, featuring both local and internationally known performers.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Music, Gettysburg!, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

This fund is designated to provide a scholarship to a graduating senior from Littlestown Area High School.

The Thunderbolt Foundation will administer the distribution of the scholarship.

New Hope Ministries is a Christian social service agency that serves our neighbors in times of need and supports their efforts toward stability.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to New Hope Ministries, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

This advised fund was created in memory of Nicholas C. Rapuano, an avid supporter of CTE (Career and Technical Education) and vocational training, education and apprenticeships.

Nick, a WWII Army AirCorps Veteran, and a member of the 417th Night Fighter Squadron, opened a prototype Tool and Die business- the Triangle Tool Company in North Branford, Connecticut in 1966 and proudly ran his shop until his retirement at the age of 81.

Throughout those years Nick gave back to the community by sponsoring local sports teams, as well as providing apprentices the opportunity to learn and train at the Triangle Tool Co. He was a true believer in education and continued learning.

Nick’s fund continues his charitable legacy to the community by supporting those groups, organizations and programs that were important to him.

A charitable fund to support maintenance of public areas of Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens on Chambersburg Road in Gettysburg.

The Cemetery is currently owned by the County of Adams. Contributions received are granted to the County for cemetery maintenance.

The Optimist Club holds fundraisers to benefit Adams County youth including Reading is Fundamental, Youth basketball, Special Olympics, Dollars for Scholars, and more.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Optimist Club of Gettysburg, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Pennsylvania Interfaith Community Programs (PICPI) provides safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities while fostering a spirit of inclusiveness and self-sufficiency.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to PICPI, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

A permanent charitable fund supporting organizations at the recommendation of the donor.

Project Gettysburg-Leon is a sister city partnership between Leon, Nicaragua and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania empowering people, communities and organizations to advance sustainable development.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to PGL, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

A scholarship fund for an Upper Adams graduating senior in good standing with financial need.

As one of 18 children, Ray J. Wherley left school with a 7th grade education. After working to help the family, Ray was drafted into the Army during World War II and later enlisted in the United States Air Force for four more years. Upon return to the area, he drove truck, worked as a welder, and even owned a used furniture business.

Ray established Wherley Trailer Manufacturing in 1959 in Hanover, PA, moving it to New Oxford in the early 1960’s. The business today is known as Wherley Trailer, Inc.

Ray died on March 30, 2015, and to honor his memory, this scholarship was established to help New Oxford High School graduating seniors interested in studying welding, mechanics, or any tech/trade program to continue their education.  Ray was married to Mary Ellen (Davis) Wherley for 62 years.

This donor advised fund supports the philanthropy of the Reinecker-Hendricks family.

Created by Nancy Reinecker Hendricks and her husband, Erik Hendricks, charitable distributions are recommended by Nancy, Erik and their three children.

Nancy and Erik both served on the Community Foundation's Board of Directors. Nancy was a community volunteer, focusing on health issues.

Gary Laird established this fund to honor the life of his sister, Renee, who predeceased him and to help children and adults who struggle with mental illness or disabilities.

An avid race car driver during his lifetime, Gary named his enterprise, “Ain’t It Kool” because he felt his life was so blessed and often commented, “Ain’t it kool that I can do this!”

Richard “Dick” Michael was a Founding Board member of the Community Foundation.

A retired engineer, Dick had a special place in his heart for promoting literacy programs.

His fund supports children’s literacy and general literacy education programs, including English as a Second Language (ESL).

A scholarship fund for a graduating senior at Fairfield High School for students pursuing an education in trade or business.

Dick and RJ Unger were particularly interested in honoring the memory of Ruth Jean’s twin brother, Dick Pitzer, who was a capable sports figure at Biglerville High School. The gymnasium at Biglerville High School was named in honor of Dick Pitzer. Their naming gift to the Upper Adams School District became the basis for this fund.

The Richard L. and Ruth Jean Unger Fund will benefit Upper Adams School District. Proceeds from this fund are distributed through the Canners Educational Fund and used for projects that enhance teaching and learning at district schools.

A designated fund for the Upper Adams School District to support agriculture and vocational technical education, projects and programs.

Fred and Rita Diehl moved to Gettysburg in 1998. Fred was born and raised in Adams County in Cashtown. A graduate of Penn State University, Fred was a career auditor in the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Fred and Rita married late in life and had no children. Their love of Adams County led them to leave an estate gift to the Community Foundation.

Their fund supports The Fund for Adams County.

Born and raised in Adams County, Ron and Carolyn Hankey have a huge heart for this community and have been good community stewards in Adams County over many years.

As a banker all his career, Ron’s work allowed him to stay in Gettysburg and champion causes that were important, not only to him but to Adams County. He is most happy with his ability to be able to start-up programs, like Main Street Gettysburg, the HART Center and AREMS, as well as to provide leadership to Gettysburg Hospital and the Adams County Economic Development Corporation.

Carolyn raised their family of two children and then worked in an administrative position at the Gettysburg Area School District.

Ron and Carolyn believe Adams County Community Foundation is an important institution in this community. In the future, their Donor Advised Fund will support the Fund for Adams County.

Roots for Boots, works to meet the needs of local veterans, active duty and military families. Roots for Boots is 100% volunteer and funded by the community.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Roots for Boots, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Rotary Club of Gettysburg has been an active force in the Gettysburg Community for more than 100 years. In all of that time, the Club has been a leader in providing many local improvements and has contributed to the well-being of the community.

The Rotary Club of Gettysburg Charitable Funds benefit community charities long supported by the Club and the Club’s annual scholarship program.

The fund presents a scholarship to a graduating senior of Littlestown Area High School attending at least an accredited 2-year, but preferably 4-year post-secondary educational program, a student exemplifying the values of Rotary (Service Above Self or the Four-Way Test, or a participant of Rotary’s Interact Program), financial need, good academic performance, community, school and/or church service.

A designated fund to make an annual grant to the Littlestown Area School District to offset College Board Advanced Placement exam fees incurred by Littlestown High School students.

Ruth's Harvest Gettysburg supports food insecure children in the Gettysburg Area School District.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Ruth's Harvest Gettysburg, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Ruth's Harvest is a free program providing weekend meals and snacks for children in the LASD, as well as gently-used clothing items and new socks and undergarments.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Ruth's Harvest-Littlestown, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Salvation Army serves the most vulnerable in our community wherever, whenever, and however we can. The world has changed; the mission has not.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Salvation Army - Gettysburg Unit, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) helps local families improve their lives through case management and programs like WIC, Circles, child care assistance, housing, weatherization, fresh produce, food, and community initiatives.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to SCCAP, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation educates, restores, preserves and maintains the national historic Civil War properties, architecture, and historic legacies of Seminary Ridge.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Servants Home Helps program provides home repair and maintenance services for low-income older adult, single parent and disabled homeowners in South Central Pennsylvania.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Servant's Inc. sustaining it for years and decades to come.

An endowed community grantmaking fund that will support Adams County forever.

Scott Amig, husband of Sherry Amig, and Randy Krom, her brother, wanted to memorialize the life of a woman they both loved and admired.

This scholarship is awarded to a student graduated from New Oxford High School for 1-4 years of higher learning. Post-secondary education may include college/university, trade or professional school.

Shining Stars provides therapeutic horsemanship programs to our community with special needs in order to improve physical, mental, emotional, and social areas of their lives.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Community Service fund to support young adults between 14-24 who desire to do service projects and mission work across Adams County or around the world.

Special Olympics Adams County is a year round sports training program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. There is no cost to participate.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Special Olympics Adams County, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School's goal is to pass on the values and heritage of the Catholic faith by empowering students to be the best version of themselves.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to St. Francis Xavier Catholic School of Gettysburg, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School provides a Catholic education for the whole child by doing small things with great love.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to St. Teresa Calcutta Catholic School of McSherrystown, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

A designated fund to benefit Gettysburg Hospital Foundation, Littlestown Area School District (Thunderbolt Foundation) and Adams County Community Foundation’s Adams County Grants on June 14th of each year, their wedding anniversary.

A donor advised fund created by Steve & Linda Renner to support the Adams County community.

A charitable fund honoring the life of Stevens Alvarez.

Strawberry Hill inspires environmental stewardship by connecting our community with the natural world through educational, experiential learning in Adams County and beyond.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Strawberry Hill Foundation, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Tender Care Pregnancy Centers provides a safe, caring and confidential environment where women can discuss pregnancy related concerns. Pregnancy testing, facts, options, support, resources, helping them embrace the journey of pregnancy.

Your gift to this designated permanent endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Tender Care, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Society is supporting the establishment of a Thaddeus Stevens Museum in Gettysburg.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Thaddeus Stevens Society sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Richard Selby served on the original distribution committee of Adams County Foundation in 1985 and was committed to the Community Foundation and its work.

When his mother Mary Selby passed away in 2016, he decided to open this fund with memorial gifts received in her memory. Today, the Shelby Fund supports a wide range of Littlestown nonprofits including St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Alpha Fire Company. Each year a portion of the fund is distrbuted through the Fund for Littlestown to address unmet community need.

Charles Ritter, a successful industrialist, resided in Littlestown, was an original member of the Adams County Foundation distribution committee and served the Community Foundation for well over a decade.

Charles established this fund to provide an annual distribution to his church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Littlestown, and other community needs in Littlestown.

Your gift to the Annual Fund helps us build and nurture community philanthropy, administer grants and scholarships that strengthen Adams County, and present special programs like the Giving Spree and Scholarship Breakfast.

The Forward Fund represents Sharon Cline Magraw’s desire to pay forward the good fortune of her life to help others.

Sharon Cline Magraw is a life-long –and third generation- resident of Gettysburg with a long history of giving back to the community that shaped her. This fund enables charitable gifts to be distributed locally as needed, with a special emphasis on supporting women and families, community service, the arts, and education.

Your gift to the Fund for Adams County will expand the endowment that generates our Adams County Grants, awarded to exceptional nonprofits in our region.

These grants are carefully targeted to strengthen nonprofits that help our most vulnerable residents, boost self-sufficiency, and encourage collaboration toward significant common goals: affordable housing, transportation and economic development.

The fund supports unmet community needs in Littlestown.

Established in 2014 by anonymous donors, this scholarship honors the life of Julie Ann Lochary.

Julie Ann lived in Littlestown with her family. She was active in her church and its youth group. Julie Ann was a member of the Fine Feathered Friends 4-H Club of Carroll Valley. She passed away at age 10 after a long fight against brain cancer.

This scholarship is for girls who participated in 4-H sometime between kindergarten through 12th grade and are planning to attend a 2-4 year post-secondary school, including technical school.

The fund supports community grantmaking through the Fund for Adams County.

Timothy Ian Magraw, known to many of his friends as Timmer, was a world-class jokester and an insatiably curious student of life. A sportsman in the truest sense, he was happiest out in the field hunting pheasants with his Brittanies and on the tennis courts, keeping his buddies on the run with his flawless lob.

To honor his memory, Tim’s family establised this donor-advised fund to support initiatives that instill a love of sports in Adams County residents and champion Pennsylvania veterans and their families.

Tom and Florence Metz were born and raised in Adams County. In their lifetime, they were immersed in community service including historic preservation, Lions Club and the Gettysburg Hospital.

To give back to the community that gave them so much, the Metz’s created this fund which supports community needs through the Community Foundation’s Adams County Grants Program.

Tom Arnold was a generous man during his lifetime. He was a proud “Canner” and an avid history buff of the Civil War. His wife, Regina “Gina” wanted to honor his life by providing a scholarship for a Biglerville High School student pursuing post-secondary education.

Preference is given to a student demonstrating financial need, having high academic performance, showing community involvement and demonstrating strong interest in history as indicated by enrollment in advanced history classes, and work above and beyond the instructor’s requirements such as participation in National History Day Competition and/or pursuing an education in history.

Grants from the Thomas P. & Roberta C. Henninger Fund support current community needs through the Fund for Adams County.

Roberta “Cookie” Henninger established this scholarship in honor of her husband. Thomas P. Henninger was a 1964 graduate of Gettysburg High School and attended the University of Maryland, RIT, and GAADV. He served in the U. S. Air Force from 1964-1968. Thomas worked as a utility complaints investigator for the PA Public Utilities Commission since 2004.

This fund will provide a scholarship for a graduating senior of Gettysburg Area School District who will be attending a 2-4 year post-secondary school.

The Thunderbolt Foundation supports the Littlestown Area School District by strengthening and assisting curricular and extracurricular programs for the students and residents of the community.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Thunderbolt Foundation, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Totem Pole Playhouse provides superior professional theater at affordable prices, introducing the joys of live theater and giving young people an opportunity to learn about the arts.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Totem Pole Playhouse.

TrueNorth Wellness is a trauma-informed behavioral health agency, serving Adams County with counseling, residential and autism services, emergency crises and education and prevention programs.

Your gift to this designated permanent endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to TrueNorth Wellness sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Betty Unger Mackley, BHS Class of 1948 and Dallace Williams Unger, BHS Class of 1954, were active musicians at Biglerville High School. Betty was a member of several choral groups and was Marching Band Majorette while Dallas was a marching band member and sang in chorus.

Their brothers, Guinn and Richard, wanted to honor their participation by making a gift designated for the Canner Fund of Upper Adams School District to benefit the music department.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Unitarian Universalists of Gettysburg, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

United Way helps those with the greatest needs in Adams County through philanthropic collaborative efforts.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to United Way of Adams County, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

John's Meals provides weekend meals for hungry children in the Upper Adams School District so they can return to the classroom ready to learn.

Your gift to this designated permanent endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Upper Adams Christians Together to benefit John's Meals, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Upper Adams Food Pantry services families in the Upper Adams School District three times a month with meals, food and clothing.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports and unrestricted annual grant to the Upper Adams Food Pantry, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Vida is a public school serving K-6th graders in Dual Language (Spanish-English) immersion. Vida students learn grade level academics while developing bilingualism and biliteracy.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports and unrestricted annual grant to Vida Charter School, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Vincent Anthony Serpe of North Babylon, NY, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 90 on January 13, 2021.

Vincent was born on September 2, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to Ralph and Margaret (Memelo) Serpe. He served with the Army National Guard in Korea and worked as a stone mason for more than 50 years. On October 8, 1955, he married Carole R. Carlino. Together they raised four children, Vince, Carole-Lynn and the twins Kathy and Ralph.

Vincent had a passion for good food, classical music, and telling stories—often all at the same time. He was an artist in terrazzo and stone. He had polio as a young child and suffered from its effects late in life, but it never slowed him down. His life was centered around his wife, family and children and he was their rock. He will be remembered for his warm smile and sense of humor.

Vincent was preceded in death by his father, Ralph, his mother, Margaret, and his brothers Lawrence and Arnold. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Carole, his four children, Vince (Terry), Carole-Lynn (Jim Glass), Kathy (Mark Mazur) and Ralph (Bryan Tate), six grandchildren, Kate, Steven, Nicole, Ellie, Kristina and Mark, brother-in law John Carlino (Donna) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donations to the Vincent Serpe Memorial Fund will benefit local schools and community organizations.

Vinores Financial Services, with offices in Thurmont, Maryland, Herndon, Virginia and South East, Pennsylvania, works with individuals, businesses and farms to help in the planning and coordination of long term financial success and legacy planning.

The Vinores Financial Services Community Charitable Fund is an advised fund created to benefit youth and community programs in the Thurmont, Emmitsburg and Gettysburg areas.

Contributions may be made by mail to Adams County Community Foundation 25 S 4th Street, Gettyurg, PA 17325 with Vinores Financial Services Community Charitable Fund in the memo or online here.

Waldo's and Company empowers local artists through low-cost access to equipment and provides space where community and creativity thrive.

Your gift to this designated permanent endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to Waldo's and Company, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Established by their daughter, Jean Brannock, this fund will provide a scholarship for a student from Bermudian Springs graduating with a 3.0 average and attending post-secondary schooling in agriculture. In the absence of a qualified candidate from BSSD, the scholarship will be open to Adams County students who qualify.

The Gettysburg Area Education Foundation enhances student learning through community support by providing resources, fueling innovation, promoting health and safety, sponsoring grants, and supporting vocational opportunities.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Gettysburg Area Education Foundation, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The Watershed Alliance of Adams County enhances and protects our water resources through education, tree planting, stream monitoring and promoting wise stormwater-management and land-use practices.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to the Watershed Alliance of Adams County, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The intent of the WellSpan Emergency Services Fund is to encourage Adams County community providers of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to work toward a more coordinated, regional EMS system for Adams County.

This Adams County Community Foundation community-led grant serves as the funding mechanism for community providers of EMS that agree to collaborate toward a more coordinated, regional EMS system for Adams County. The aim is to ensure sustainable efforts to provide effective coverage for all areas of Adams County, particularly underserved communities.

Created to honor Bill Bowers and Wayne Sentz, this designated fund supports the Littlestown School District sports programs.

William Iannello, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was 94.

William (Bill) was the father of Kathleen Iannello (Terence Dalton) of Gettysburg, and William C. Iannello (Fely) of Tunisia. He had a special relationship with his grandsons, Andrew Iannello Dalton of Gettysburg, Christopher Iannello (Jacquie) of Fort Worth, Texas, John Iannello of Chandler, Ariz., Trevin Dalton (Aimee) of Alexandria, Va., and Brendan Dalton of Sunbury, Pa. Bill had six great-grandchildren. He was especially close to his brother, Ross Iannello, of New Berlin, N.Y., and will be sorely missed by his sister-in-law, Paula Elsey, of Dallas, Texas, as well as nine nieces and nephews and their families. Bill was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Helen (Morgan) Iannello.

Born November 16, 1927, at the family home in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, Bill was a son of the late Rosario (Ross) Iannello and Rosaria (Rose) Muzzopapa. His parents were immigrants from Calabria, Italy, who met in New York City and were married near Berkeley Heights. His father acquired a dairy farm there and ran a successful milk delivery business for many years. Together with his siblings, Dominick, Julia, Ross, and Art, Bill helped run the farm, eventually buying a farm of his own and moving his immediate family to upstate New York. For the next several decades, he managed award-winning dairy herds near New Berlin, N.Y., with recognition from the Holstein Association.

After retiring from farming, Bill and Helen lived in Arizona and later Florida where Bill worked as a part-time carpenter. They spent several summers in Gettysburg during which time Bill served as clerk of the works at Gettysburg College, overseeing various building renovation projects. In 2005, Bill and Helen moved to Gettysburg to be closer to family. After Helen’s death in 2010, Bill moved in with Kathy, Andrew and Terry (who died in 2017). Andrew had an extraordinarily close relationship with his grandfather, and considered him a second father. With Kathy, Andrew cared for him lovingly in his final years.

Bill loved life and was alert and intellectually engaged until the very end. He was intensely interested in politics and enjoyed political discussion and debate. While he himself had only attended school through the eighth grade, he was proud that his daughter Kathy earned a Ph.D. in political science and taught at Gettysburg College for 30 years.

He was also proud of his Italian heritage. Bill loved listening to opera. He was a life-long Mario Lanza fan. Kathy remembers waking up to the sound of Lanza’s voice at 5 a.m. when Bill would play records on the Victrola before heading out to milk the cows.

A highlight of his life was traveling to Italy in 2011 and attending a performance of La bohème in Rome. On that same trip he enjoyed walking in the olive groves and watching the production of cheese and prosciutto in Parma. Bill loved cooking and was known for his extraordinary gardening abilities. At times, the tomato crop was so bountiful that it enabled grandson Andrew to have a profitable tomato stand in front of the house.

In his last years, Bill was especially proud of Andrew’s work as executive director of the Adams County Historical Society. He attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new ACHS Museum and Education Center, and visited the construction site with Andrew dozens of times. He asked for photos and updates every day, reviewed the building plans, and even spoke on the phone with the architect. He wished he could have lived to see the project’s completion.

Bill was a kind and gentle man with an enormous heart. He was a perfectionist to the core and always fought to make life easier for his family. There was nothing more important to him than his loved ones, for whom he would do anything and everything. It is fitting that he left this world in their arms.

The William Iannello Endowment for Adams County Historical Society honors his love of family and their commitment to Adams County and its history.

Using local history, the World War II American Experience educates about the sacrifices, preserves the stories and honors the united effort of Americans to win WWII and preserve freedom.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports and unrestricted annual grant to World War II American Experience, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

The YWCA works to eliminate racism and empower women through childcare, aquatics, and fitness programs. We celebrate diversity and discuss issues to improve the future.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an annual unrestricted grant to the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County, sustaining it for years and decades to come.

Safe Home Adams County provides lifesaving services to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking in Adams County.

Your gift to this designated endowment supports an unrestricted annual grant to YWCA Hanover to benefit the Safe Home Adams County program, sustaining it for years and decades to come.