Report to Our Community: New Funds in 2020

Below are some of the new funds created in 2020 at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. For new funds established with our partner in philanthropy, the Valley Community Foundation, please visit their website. Learn more about the three new permanent endowments established in 2020 that are helping advance Stepping Forward here.

Aerial view of a tree-filled suburban neighborhood with bold white text overlay: “Greater New Haven COVID-19 Community Fund – A Community-Wide Effort.”.

The Greater New Haven COVID-19 Community Fund ›

06.28.2021

Est. 2020 by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven in partnership with the United Way of Greater New Haven.

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Center for Psychology & Culture Fund ›

Est. 2020 by Urban Community Alliance Inc. and Dr. Maysa Akbar

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David P. O'Sullivan Fund ›

Est. 2020 by David P. O’Sullivan

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Keil Memorial Fund ›

06.28.2021

Est. 2020 by Susan Keil White.

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The Christopher and Mary Hamilton Fund ›

Est. 2020 by Dr. Cheryl Hamilton

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Basic Needs Fund ›

06.08.2021

Est. 2020 by Seedlings Foundation

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Richard T. Wright Fund ›

Est. 2020 by Richard T. Wright

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Cappetta Family Fund ›

Est. 2020 by Sharon Cappetta

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Sid and Donna Levine Family Fund ›

Est. 2020 by Sid and Donna Levine

Fair Wind Fund ›

02.11.2021

Est. 2020 by Andrew McLaren and Francie Irvine, Cricket McLaren, Brooks and Ana Paula McLaren, and Eliza McLaren and Dominic Albanese

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The Civic Engagement and Awareness Fund ›

Est. 2020 by the Seedlings Foundation.

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The Urban Resources Initiative Legacy Fund ›

Est. 2020 by Lauren and Ben Heruska and Christopher Ozyck

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Mario Correa Memorial Fund ›

Est. 2020 by Juan Sargeant and Joseph Wilson

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Sharon M. Clemons "Butterflies" Fund ›

Est. 2020 by Erik Clemons

A red-brick church with tall arched windows and a white steeple stands under a blue sky. A sign in front reads The Church of the Redeemer and lists worship times. Trees and grass surround the building.

Church of the Redeemer Community Legacy Fund ›

Est. 2020 by Church of the Redeemer congregation

Marie E. Borroff Endowment Fund ›

11.02.2020

Est. 2020 by Marie E. Borroff.

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Jonathan Gorham Sustainability Fund ›

Est. 2020 for the benefit of Massaro Community Farm

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Victor I. Moraru Memorial Fund ›

Est. 2020 by Ioana Barac and Dr. Ion I. Moraru

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Youth Impact Charitable Fund ›

Est. 2020 by The Verge Awards for Teens on the Verge of Greatness!

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The Bornstein Collection of Funds ›

One Generous Couple. Thirteen New Funds.

2020 Cornerstone Fund ›

06.14.2018

Est. 2020 by Joyce Mailhouse.

MV Study Abroad Fund ›

06.14.2018

Est. 2020 by Anna Vena.

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