Generations of donors have created the charitable funds at The Community Foundation, and every fund has a story. Below is a selection of profiles of the people behind the funds.

A vintage black-and-white photo of a man in a suit and tie standing beside a seated woman with short, curly hair. They are in front of a bookshelf filled with books. Both are looking at the camera and smiling slightly.

East Rock Institute Endowment Fund ›

Est. 2006 by East Rock Institute

Six women stand side by side in a row, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in business or semi-formal attire, with a podium and beige curtains visible in the background.

Yale University Women's Organization Scholarship Trust Fund ›

Est. 1998 by the Yale University Women's Organization

A group of twelve women, some seated and some standing, pose around a round dining table set with plates of salad, glasses, and napkins in an elegant, well-lit room.

Gustave and Carol Lynn Sirot Scholarship Fund ›

Est. 1999 by Carol Lynn Sirot

Five smiling adults, four standing and one seated, pose together indoors. The seated woman wears a blue top, while the others wear light-colored clothing and jewelry. Framed photos hang on the wall in the background.

Bernadette Bimonte-Hackett Fund for Women & Children ›

Est. 2021 by Bernadette Bimonte-Hackett

An older man with gray hair sits at a wooden table in a classroom, resting his hand on his cheek. Behind him is a blackboard with a chalk drawing and some text. There are books and small objects on the table.

Charles Hill Fund for Liberal Education ›

Est. 2021 by Norma Thompson and Justin Zaremby

Black and white portrait of an older woman with short, curly hair, wearing glasses and a suit jacket, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Ruth Whittemore Fund ›

Est. 2006 by bequest of Dr. Ruth Whittemore

An older man wearing a white shirt, gray pants, and a cap stands outdoors on grass, holding a cane. Behind him are trees, a stack of wood, and a road, with hills visible in the background.

Richard T. Wright Fund ›

Est. 2020 by Richard T. Wright

A white tree with spreading branches and leaves inside a white circle, set against a solid green background.

Magee Fenn Scholarship Fund ›

Est. 2016 as an organization endowment by a transfer of assets to support the Yale University Women's Organization's Scholarship Programs.

Cappetta Family Fund ›

Est. 2020 by Sharon Cappetta

A woman plays an accordion in an orchestra while a conductor leads the group on stage. Behind them is a large pipe organ and wooden paneling. Other musicians are seated, playing string instruments and reading sheet music.

Mary & Frank Tokarski Musical Arts Fund ›

Est. 2018 by Mary Tokarski

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