LOCK HAVEN — Thanks to the graciousness of people and organizations that seek to leave a legacy of giving to strengthen Clinton County, the Clinton County Community Foundation announces the distribution of donor-directed gifts totaling approximately $230,679 to various organizations for 2026.

These gifts from donors come on the heels of the Foundation awarding $302,708 in competitive grants to dozens of nonprofits and municipalities earlier this year, explained Robert O. “Bob” Rolley, Jr., Foundation outreach coordinator.

Upcoming will be the awarding of some $50,000 in educational scholarships to Clinton County high school students.

“The Clinton County Community Foundation takes great care and pride in stewarding gifts from donors by making sure the funds are spent where they want and for what they want. These are ‘forever gifts’ honoring loved ones while also providing needed funds to our nonprofits, emergency first responders and other institutions,” said Mark A. Weaver, Foundation board president.

Proceeds from gifts to the Foundation are distributed annually to designated recipients, as directed by donors.

More information on how to establish a “forever” or legacy gift to honor a loved one or support a cause can be found online at www.clintoncountyfoundation.org, or by calling the Foundation at 570-220-1038.

Here are the committed gift recipients:

LEE & MADELEINE PHILLIPS

MEMORIAL FUND

— Annie Halenbake Ross Library, $18,406

— Clinton County SPCA, $18,406

— Clinton County United Way, $18,406

— Dunnstown Volunteer Fire Co., $18,406

— Salvation Army Lock Haven, $18,406

— St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, $18,406

— Woolrich Volunteer Fire Co., $18,406

C. GRANT MILLER

MEMORIAL FUND

— Clinton County Fair, $863

— Lamar Township Volunteer Fire Co., $863

— Mill Hall Volunteer Fire Co., $863

— Salona Church of Christ, $863

PIPER FAMILY FUND

— Annie Halenbake Ross Library, $1,962

— Community Nursing Service of Clinton County, $1,962

— Lock Haven Branch YMCA, $1,962

— Lock Haven Child Care Center, $1,962

— Piper Aviation Museum, $1,962

— Millbrook Playhouse, $1,962

— Roads to Peace, $1,962

— Infant Development Program, $1,962

— The New Love Center, $1,962

STEPHEN POORMAN FUND

— Clinton County Revolving Loan Fund, $545

— Lock Haven Revolving Loan Fund, $545

BROOKS, MELLOTT & GARDNER MEMORIAL FUND

— Annie Halenbake Ross Library, $701

— Central Mountain Middle-High School Music Program, $701

— Lock Haven Branch YMCA, $701

LYNN A., A. RICHARD & EMMA LOU THORSON MEMORIAL FUND

— Clinton County SPCA, $60,008

ELLEN WILLIAMS

MEMORIAL FUND

— Renovo Area Public Library, $4,791

CHARLES DAHR

MEMORIAL FUND

— Renovo Area Public Library, $4,458

CHARLOTTE K. ELDER

MEMORIAL FUND

— Renovo Area Public Library, $7,856

THE HOBERMAN

MEMORIAL FUND

— City of Lock Haven Hoberman Park, $419

“In addition, the Foundation would also like to thank and recognize the various families and organizations that provide restricted gifts to various causes each year,” Rolley said.

The restricted funds for 2026 total $53,455 and are disbursed as part of the Foundation’s annual competitive grant program.

The restricted gifts are designated by the donors for charitable projects in certain geographical areas in the county, for certain causes, such as supporting our youth or agriculture to senior citizens.

The restricted funds come from gifts provided by the following: Bertha Clendenen Family; Gerald and Leoda Gummo Family; S. Katie Hefferon; Kathryn and Loudon Kyle Family; Loggia Giosue Carducci Lodge #146-Sons and Daughters of Italy; Sara Beck Ricker; Sperring Home Trust and Elizabeth Wenrick Family.