20/20 Circle
A New Vision for Charitable Givinig in Carbon CountyWhat is the 20/20 Circle?
The 20/20 Circle is an innovative and lasting way to invest in making Carbon County a better place to live.
The goal is to get 250 community members to pledge a one-time donation of $1,000 to create the Carbon 20/20 Fund. Once the goal is met, Carbon County will have a permanently endowed fund of $250,000 from which we can award up to $10,000* in grants per year, forever. Donors become lifetime members and will be invited to an annual event to vote and help award grants from the 20/20 Fund to the most promising charitable projects in our community.
20/20 Circle members Jaime Mendes and Tiffani and Jim Christman speaking at the official launch party for the fund in June 2018.
Here's how it works:
Community Members Donate
A business or individual membership is obtained by a $1,000 donation. Donations can be paid over time as needed. (For example, $250 per year over 4 years)
Donors may choose to purchase multiple memberships and, if they wish, designate the additional votes to others (a spouse or other family member, employees, partners, etc.)
Community Members Vote on Projects
20/20 members meet annually to hear from promising charitable organizations in the region. These are selected through a competitive application process overseen by a volunteer committee comprised of members of the Circle.
After a brief summary from each nonprofit, members vote and award up to $10,000* to the winning project.
Our Community Benefits
By working together through our donations, we can give more to the causes that matter most and have a bigger impact, year after year. The awards process can be shaped by the committee over time to adapt to ever changing needs in Carbon County*. Once you and other members build it, the Community Foundation ensures that this fund is here to stay in Carbon County forever.
Thank You to Our 20/20 Circle Members!
| Sharon & Zach Alexander Bill Allison Carlene Andress, (Andress Appraisals) Michelle Behler Ray & Ann Marie Bossard, (Bossard’s Board Works) Dave & Charmaine Bradley, (Thermal Solutions, Inc.) Amber Breiner & Josh Finsel, (JFAB Photography) Dana & Barton Cannariato Tiff & Jim Christman, (Jim Christman Real Estate) Jay & Diana Cooperman Dennis & Susan DeMara John & Janet Drury Carol Etheridge & Steve Chuckra Kathy & Charles Fallow Bernie Fierro Mark Fludgate, (Elk Lighting) Ami Gruber Richard Forgay II Barbara Franzosa Brandy & Jason Frey Elissa Garofalo Cynthia Gasper Danielle & Leon George, (George’s Busing) Yvette & Richard Getz, (Forest Inn Masonry Supply) Midge Heiser Lois & Mark Hollopeter Bob Jacobs & Dave Artman Maya Kowalcyk, (Purple Green Juice Bar) Packer Commandery No. 23 – Knights Templar Peter & Carol Kern Marlyn & Bill Kissner Colette & Steve Kresge |
Christi Kuhn Lehigh Valley Health Network Dr. Sue Ann Lewine James & Vikki Mann Dr. Michael & Melissa Martinez Jospeh Mastriani, CPA, (Buckno Lisicky) Dr. Clem & Sophie McGinley Russ & Rebecca Mehnert Jaime & Sharon Mendes Heather & William Mullen The Neffs National Bank Steve & Kim Ohl, (RF Ohl) Fraternal Order of Orioles, Lehighton Cyndi & Lou Pantages Jean & Scott Papay, (Mystic Cleaning Services) Emily Phifer Troy & Mary Ellen Phifer Tony Rehrig Pat & Pam Reilly Cindy Reinhard Kreg & Kim Rodrigues Sharon & Wyatt Shipwash Donna & Bob Slaw Lisa Snell Kern & Carl P. Kern Chip & Shari Solt, (Joey B’s) Trish & Mike Spillman Dr. Louis Sportelli Rebecca Steigerwalt Mark & Anne Svercheck, (Spotts-Svercheck Insurance Agency) Tom Tirpak (Northeast Chemical & Supply Co.) Mark Wagstaff & Robin Grohotolski |
*Membership list as of 6/1/2020