The Degenstein Charitable Foundation known as the Charles and Betty Degenstein Foundation was established in 1977 by Charles B. Degenstein and his wife, Claire Elizabeth (“Betty”) Weis Degenstein. Charles B. Degenstein established this charitable foundation to implement his life-long desire to improve the quality of people’s lives through support for organizations with clear statements of purpose, well-defined programs, and competent leadership.

Charles B. Degenstein
1906-1998

The Foundation recognizes the need to encourage progress through grants to promote:

• Conservation and the Environment
• Medicine and Health Care
• Social Services
• Civic Affairs and Cultural Activities
• Education
• Enhancement of Local Businesses
• Beautification of Towns

Since its inception, the Foundation has provided charitable grants to recipient 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the Snyder, Union, and Northumberland Counties.

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