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The McKean County Community Foundation is proud to have awarded grants and scholarships since 2018. Please help us continue to grow our communities by establishing a fund at the McKean County Community Foundation.

2025 Grants MCCF

Fund	Grantee	Grant Amt.	Description
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Early Childhood Development Fund	YMCA of the Twin Tiers – Bradford Family YMCA	$1,000	Tuition assistance
	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center	$1,680	Four Weeks of Childcare
	CARE for Children	$1,165	Tuition assistance Toddler Developmental Playgroup
	YMCA of the Twin Tiers – Bradford Family YMCA	$100	Community Fest Circle of Friends Sponsor
Matt Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Bradford Landmark Society	$451	Unrestricted
	Friends Memorial Public Library	$702	Unrestricted
	Kane Depot Preservation Society	$451	Unrestricted
	Kane Volunteer Fire Department	$451	Unrestricted
	Mattresses Across McKean County	$451	Unrestricted
Matthew R. Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Art in the Wilds	$702	Unrestricted
	Kane Area Soccer Association	$451	Unrestricted
	Kane Little League	$451	Unrestricted
	No Feline Left Behind in McKean County	$451	Unrestricted
	Tamarack Wildlife Center	$451	Unrestricted
		$8,957

DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS
Our Legacy Fund	Bradford Ecumenical Home	$10,000	Safety First – Enhancements to Security Camera Systems
	Bradford High Football Boosters Inc.	$2,500	Our Athletes, Our Priority: Concussion Prevention
	Bradford Learning Center	$10,000	Building Repairs and Maintenance
	Bradford Raptors Youth Football	$2,500	Safe Starts: Youth Football Safety Project
	Bradford Regional Little League	$10,000	Junior Baseball Field Renovations
	CARE for Children	$10,000	Child Safety & Injury Prevention Programs
	City of Bradford Fire Department	$10,000	Firefighter Physical Fitness Room
	City of Bradford Office of Economic & Community Development	$10,000	Callahan Park – New Baseball Field Scoreboards
	Cosmos Foundation	$10,000	Mobile Pop-Up Project
	Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department	$10,000	PPE Upgrade and Fast Rescue Board
	Duke Center United Methodist Church	$3,600	Food Pantry
	Evergreen Elm	$10,000	Evergreen Elm- Multi Purpose center
	Futures Rehabilitation Center Inc.	$6,679	Training Platform for FRC Staff
	Kane Area Children’s Museum	$10,000	Kane Area Children’s Museum Phase 1
	Kane Area Food Pantry	$5,000	Kane Area Food Pantry
	Kane Community Methodist Church	$5,000	Community Drive-up Dinners
	Kinzua Valley Trail Club	$5,000	Purchase and placement of 4×70 concrete walkway
	Leadership McKean County	$10,000	Leadership McKean County program
	McKean County Redevelopment & Housing Authorities/A Partnership in Housing Inc.	$5,000	Housing and Homes Essentials Program
	Otto-Eldred School District	$7,500	Otto-Eldred Baseball & Softball Field Improvements
	Penn-Brad Oil Museum	$5,000	Museum and Trail Enhancement Project
	Penuel Inc.	$1,684	Drumming Up Summer Fun
	Smethport Memorial Recreation Center	$5,000	Capital Improvements
	Smethport Memorial Recreation Center	$5,000	SMRC Concrete and Fencing Repair
	The Guidance Center	$10,000	Walk-in Crisis Center
	Variety the Children’s Charity	$10,000	Life-Changing Mobility Programs for McKean Co Kids
	Willow Creek Snowmobile Club, Inc.	$10,000	Big Shanty Forest Road Repair
	Willow Creek Sportsman’s Club	$10,000	Conservation and Outdoor Education Program
	YMCA of the Twin Tiers – Bradford Family YMCA	$10,000	Gym Refresh Project
	YWCA Bradford	$6,500	Emergency Funding
	YWCA Bradford	$15,000	Emergency Grants
	YWCA Bradford	$13,480	Paws and People Shelter Initiative
	YWCA Bradford	$5,000	Emergency Grant
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor-Advised Fund	Kane Area Food Bank	$500	In memory of Butch Hannold
	Kane Area Radio Association	$250	In memory of Butch Hannold
	Kane Volunteer Fire Department	$500	In memory of Butch Hannold
	National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum	$250	In memory of Butch Hannold
	National Park Foundation	$125	In memory of Butch Hannold
	Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States	$125	In memory of Butch Hannold
	Wounded Warrior Project	$125	In memory of Butch Hannold
Gentilman Peterson Donor-Advised Fund	KARE (Kane Area Revitalization Enterprise)	$500	“KARE for Kane” Sponsorship for Annual Event
Safran Family Donor-Advised Fund	Bradford Creative & Performing Arts Center	$1,000	Unrestricted
	CARE for Children	$1,000	Unrestricted
	The Learning Center	$1,000	Unrestricted
	Tuna Valley Trail Association	$1,000	Unrestricted
	University of Pittsburgh at Bradford	$500	Preston Weinberg Memorial Scholarship
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County Fund	CASA of McKean County	$1,000	Training of community volunteer advocates
	Destinations-Bradford	$2,000	Clean Clothes Initiative
	Kane Area Food Pantry	$2,000	Food distribution to address food insecurities in Kane area
	Mattresses Across McKean County	$2,000	Provide mattresses to those in need in McKean County
	YWCA Bradford	$2,000	Basic clothing and personal care items for women and children entering domestic violence shelter
		$275,318

AGENCY FUNDS
Harvey L. Golubock Bradford Business Competition Fund	Bradford Area Alliance	$23,054	Harvey L. Golubuck Business Competition
NPRC Presidents Endowment Fund	Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC)	$1,665	Scholarships for three students from McKean County Child and Youth Services
Tuna Valley Trail Association Fund	Tuna Valley Trail Association	$4,667	Unrestricted
		$29,386
UNRESTRICTED FUND
McKean County Community Fund	S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library	$2,000	Funding for Senior Lunch & Learn Program

2024 MCCF Grants

MCCF Fund Name	Grantee	Grant Amount	Purpose
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States	$125	In Memory of Butch Hannold
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	Wounded Warriors Project	$125	In Memory of Butch Hannold
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	National Parks Conservation Association	$125	In Memory of Butch Hannold
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum	$250	In Memory of Butch Hannold
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	Kane Area Radio Association	$250	In Memory of Butch Hannold
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	Kane Volunteer Fire Department	$500	In Memory of Butch Hannold
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	Kane Area Food Bank	$500	In Memory of Butch Hannold
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$240	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$240	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	YMCA of Bradford	$250	Annual Campaign for Early Childhood Programs
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$240	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$240	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	CASA of McKean County	$100	Golf For Kids Hole Sponsorship
Early Childhood Development Fund	Learn Love Laugh Pre-School	$2,340	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$336	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$336	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	YMCA of Bradford	$522	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	YMCA of Bradford	$387	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	YMCA of Bradford	$840	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	YMCA of Bradford	$822	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	YMCA of Bradford	$845	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$960	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$4,160	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$960	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	CARE for Children	$100	Sponsorship – 31st Annual CARE ‘fore’ Children Golf Tournament
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$2,600	Student tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$600Student tuition
Gentilman Peterson DA Fund	KARE	$500	KARE for Kane Sponsorship
Gentilman Peterson DA Fund	KARE	$500	Art Grant Match-Sculpture/Installation Eastern Gateway
Joe DeMott Port Allegany Community Development Fund	St. Gabriel Maternity Closet	$600	Clothing, disposable diapers and other necessities
Joe DeMott Port Allegany Community Development Fund	Break The Chains Coalition	$300	Storage Area
Joe DeMott Port Allegany Community Development Fund	Port Allegany Moose Lodge 460 LOOM	$500	Chair Lift
Matt Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Bradford Landmark Society	$478	Unrestricted
Matt Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Mattresses Across McKean County	$478	Unrestricted
Matt Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Kane Volunteer Fire Department	$478	Unrestricted
Matt Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Kane Depot Preservation Society	$478	Unrestricted
Matt Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Friends Memorial Public Library	$478	Unrestricted
Matt Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Friends Memorial Public Library	$191	Unrestricted
Matthew R. Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Kane Little League	$478	Unrestricted
Matthew R. Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	No Feline Left Behind in McKean County	$478	Unrestricted
Matthew R. Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Tamarack Wildlife Center	$478	Unrestricted
Matthew R. Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Kane Area Soccer Association	$478	Unrestricted
Matthew R. Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Arts in the Wilds	$478	Unrestricted
Matthew R. Davis Memorial Charitable Fund	Arts in the Wilds	$191	Unrestricted
McKean County Community Development Fund	Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce	$100	Sponsorship – Autumn Auction
McKean County Community Development Fund	Bradford Hospital Foundation	$2,000	Meals On Wheels
McKean County Community Development Fund	Hannah Catherine Wolfe Memorial Fund	$2,000	Billboards – Suicide awareness, prevention and education
McKean County Community Development Fund	KARE	$1,000	Website updates and improvements
McKean County Community Development Fund	Mount Jewett Hilltop Heritage Coalition	$1,000	Community Park Playground Installation
McKean County Community Development Fund	Bradford Learning Center	$2,000	Develop new land for play space
McKean County Community Development Fund	Destinations-Bradford	$2,000	Clean Clothes Initiative
McKean County Community Development Fund	United Way of the Bradford Area	$1,000	Port Allegany Campaign for United Way
McKean County Community Development Fund	Kane Area United Fund	$1,000	Unrestricted
McKean County Community Development Fund	United Way of the Bradford Area	$5,000	Unrestricted
McKean County Community Development Fund	United Way of the Bradford Area	$1,000	Smethport Campaign for United Way
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Bradford Area Public Library	$7,500	AWE Learning computers
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	SW Smith Memorial Public Library	$2,500	Senior Lunch and Learn
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Highlander Christian Camp	$5,000	Handicap accessible porch to dining hall
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Friends Memorial Public Library	$5,301	Transfer micro film to USB hard drive
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Bradford Friendship Table	$10,000	Provide Hot meals to all
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Kane Community Methodist Church	$10,000	Weekly meal program
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Kane Area Community Center	$10,000	After school summer programs including food and snacks
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	CASA of McKean County	$8,500	Training, recruitment and marketing for CASA volunteers
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Bradford Regional Little League	$7,000	New bases for fields
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Duke Center United Methodist Church	$5,000	Support monthly food boxes
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	YMCA of Bradford	$10,000	This project aims to create an environment tailored to meet the needs of youth in our community
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Wrestling Booster Club of Port Allegany	$2,500	Replace two wrestling mats
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Willow Creek Snowmobile Club	$7,500	Construction of trail to connect two trails
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	United Way of the Bradford Area	$10,000	Promotional materials for Annual Campaign
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Tuna Valley Trail Association	$7,500	Construction of trailhead facility on Marilla Landing.
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Hamlin Memorial Library	$2,375	Meals and snacks for educational program
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Futures Rehabilitation Center	$7,500	Establish a Horticulture Program
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Greater Bradford Senior Activity Center	$5,800	Dining Room Chairs
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Bradford Landmark Society	$9,000	Restoration and renovation of the Bradford Landmark building.
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	McKean County Historical Society	$10,000	Renovations of 3 rooms in the Sheriffs apartment
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Kinzua Valley Trail Club	$4,500	Construction of 12×12 pavilion at the Tally Ho Trailhead
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Kane Garden Club	$5,000	Reclaimation of the Florence Newcomber
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services, Inc.	$2,500	Summer youth programs in McKean County
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Kane Depot Preservation Society	$2,500	Purchase and install audio and video equipment
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	YWCA Bradford	$10,000	Affordable long term housing for individuals with chronic mental illness
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Kane Area United Fund	$5,000	Support local agencies
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Veteran’s Affairs-McKean County	$9,000	Help for veterans and their faimilies
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Smethport-Mt Jewett Little League	$7,500	Upgrade fields
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Destinations-Bradford	$10,000	Expand emergency housing program
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Mount Jewett Hilltop Heritage Coalition	$1,800	Supplies to operate a “free” store
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Kane Area Food Pantry	$10,000	Purchase of healthy food products
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	The Learning Center	$9,321	Surveillance Cameras and security monitors
Partnership Grants with the Commissioners of McKean County Fund	Mount Jewett Memorial Library	$5,000	Transform the Community Room
Safran Family Donor Advised Fund	Tuna Valley Trail Association	$2,000	Unrestricted
Safran Family Donor Advised Fund	The Learning Center	$1,000	Unrestricted
Safran Family Donor Advised Fund	McKean County SPCA	$500	Unrestricted
Safran Family Donor Advised Fund	Bradford Creative & Performing Arts Center	$1,000	Unrestricted
Safran Family Donor Advised Fund	McKean County Community Foundation	$500	McKean County Community Development Fund
Safran Family Donor Advised Fund	CARE for Children	$1,000	Unrestricted
Safran Family Donor Advised Fund	Women’s Giving Circle	$500	Membership-Marie Ober
Susan Swanson Memorial Internship Fund	Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group	$2,500	2024 Intership Program
Tuna Valley Trail Association Fund	Tuna Valley Trail Association	$4,345	Marilla Trails Landing Trailhead Facility
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County	CASA of McKean County	$2,000	CASA Volunteers
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County	Mount Jewett Hilltop Heritage Coalition	$1,100	“Purse-onal Plan” Program
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County	Destinations-Bradford	$2,000	Hygiene Pantry
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County	Bradford Hospital Foundation	$2,000	Meals on Wheels Program
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County	YWCA Bradford	$2,000	Bedding for Better Tomorrows – Housing and Employment Services Program

2023 MCCF Grants

MCCF Fund Name	Grantee	Amount	Purpose
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum	$250	Unrestricted
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	Kane Area Food Bank	$500	Unrestricted
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc.	$125	Unrestricted
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States	$125	Unrestricted
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	Kane Area Radio Association	$250	Unrestricted
Butch and Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund	Kane Volunteer Fire Department	$500	Unrestricted
Early Childhood Development Fund	YMCA of the Twin Tiers	$154	Student Tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$304	Student Tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	ABC Grow with Me Childcare Center Inc.	$272	Student Tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	YMCA of the Twin Tiers	$140	Student Tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	YMCA of the Twin Tiers	$1,181	Student Tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	The Learning Center	$100	Kids Fest – The Learning Center
Early Childhood Development Fund	YMCA of the Twin Tiers	$100	Kids Fest – YMCA Early Learning Center
Early Childhood Development Fund	Bradford Child Care & Early Learning Center	$161	Student Tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	Bradford Child Care & Early Learning Center	$140	Student Tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	Bradford Publishing Co./Bradford Era	$300	Sponsorship-McKean Co Kids Fest Ad
Early Childhood Development Fund	Bradford Child Care & Early Learning Center	$1,200	Student Tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	Learn Love Laugh Pre-School	$275	Student Tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	Learn Love Laugh Pre-School	$341	Student Tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	Learn Love Laugh Pre-School	$279	Student Tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	Bradford Area Public Library	$100	Caldecott Medal Donation
Early Childhood Development Fund	Learn Love Laugh Pre-School	$279	Student Tuition
Early Childhood Development Fund	Learn Love Laugh Pre-School	$341	Student Tuition
Gentilman Peterson DA Fund	Kennedy, Kate	$500	Restore & Add Beauty to Kane Community
McKean County Community Development Fund	Beacon Light Behavioral Health System	$5,000	Construction for New Playground
McKean County Community Development Fund	United Way of the Bradford Area	$100	2023 Campaign
Safran Family Donor Advised Fund	Eldred Township VFD	$500	Unrestricted
Safran Family Donor Advised Fund	The Learning Center	$1,000	Unrestricted
Safran Family Donor Advised Fund	CARE for Children	$1,000	Unrestricted
Safran Family Donor Advised Fund	Bradford Creative & Performing Arts Center	$1,000	Unrestricted
Safran Family Donor Advised Fund	McKean County SPCA	$500	Unrestricted
Tuna Valley Trail Association Fund	Tuna Valley Trail Association	$4,434	Annual Distribution- Trail Signage, Maintenance, & Operating Expenses
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County	CARE for Children	$600	Early Childhood Professionals trainings/programs across McKean Co.
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County	Mattresses Across McKean County	$2,000	Provide mattresses to those in need in McKean Co.
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County	Destinations-Bradford	$2,000	Housing Vouchers and Gas Cards – Homeless Emergency Housing Program
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County	YWCA Bradford	$2,000	Housing & Employment Services Program
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County	CARE for Children	$800	Early Childhood Professionals trainings/programs across McKean Co.
TOTAL		$28,851

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