Farrel Fund Benefits Valley Residents ›
Since the Farrel Fund was created, it has distributed more than $220,000 in grants to nonprofits that benefit residents and programs primarily in the Lower Naugatuck Valley. It will continue to distribute grants in perpetuity to support the community Franklin Farrel so loved.
Helping Homeless Animals Forever ›
Helene Shincel had three loves in life: animals, her educational work with youth, and her church. Through her bequest, Helene continues to support the organizations she so loved in life.
Annual Grants Preserve Family’s History ›
Alice Botford's life will be remembered in perpetuity through a fund at The Community Foundation established by her brother Richard's bequest in 1982. The Fund bears her name and distributes grants annually to the Botsford Family Historical Association (of Milford).
Daniel L. Jones was a father who mentored his daughter in both business and philanthropy. Helen established the Daniel L. Jones Fund in her father's memory. Since it was created, the Fund has distributed more than $238,000 in grants to various organizations.
William J. & Clare W. Bright Fund ›
Wanting to give something back to his community, Jay created a donor advised fund to have a permanent tribute to his parents, William and Clare Bright, and to remain active in the grantmaking.
In 1987, the family established the Grave Family Fund with a preference for the health needs of people who live and work in New Haven County. The Fund, a memorial to departed Grave family members, recognizes the continuing journey that Frederick D. Grave began at Osterweis in 1873. His grandson, Frederick III, whose daughter is memorialized by the fund, calls it, "a headstone, but better, since it goes on in perpetuity and can change the community."
One generation mentors the next, helping high achieving and community-driven Black students from area high schools succeed in education and life.
2 Scholarships, 1 Inspirational Family ›
Members of the Kimbro family created scholarships for Greater New Haven students to increase access to education and the opportunity for success.
Delta Sigma Theta New Haven Alumnae Scholarship Fund ›
Established in 2006 by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority New Haven Chapter, this fund provides scholarships to African American graduating high school seniors in Greater New Haven
