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.

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

Three young children sit together smiling. The two girls wear dresses, one in red and white, the other in pink, and the boy wears an orange turtleneck. The background is softly blurred with pastel colors.

Burgos Crespo Family Fund ›

Est. 2021 by Carmen M. Burgos

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