The Robert H. Spitz Foundation, administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, aims to support a variety of causes ranging from breaking the cycle of poverty, veterans' affairs, animal welfare, the promotion and preservation of Jewish culture and cemeteries, to environmental protection. Their mission encompasses efforts to remove economic barriers, support veterans, ensure animal welfare, protect the environment, and promote Jewish culture.
Community Needs Grants by the Scranton Area Community Foundation aim to support a wide array of nonprofit organizations and programs in Lackawanna County that address specific community needs or issues and enhance the quality of life in the area. The focus areas for these grants include education, arts, environment, human services, animal welfare, and civic affairs. The assessment criteria for these grants revolve around community impact, including defined need, defined population served, and measurable outcomes; organizational capability, with a focus on mission clarity, success records, financial stability, and skilled leadership; and project feasibility and sustainability, evaluating the budget appropriateness, project completion plan, and identification of other funding sources.