Archive for Unrestricted Fund

Robert J. Massey, Sr. Family Fund 

The children of Robert and Jean Massey created the unrestricted Robert J. Massey Sr. Family Fund which honors the philanthropic spirit instilled by Jean and Bob Massey, long time Branford residents and local business owners.

William C and Barbara R Lyons Fund

William and Barbara Lyons established this unrestricted fund, which supports grants and initiatives that meet the Branford Community Foundation’s mission to enrich the quality of life in our community.

Grossman Family Fund

Jon Grossman established this unrestricted fund in 2022 to support the existing and future needs of Branford.

William T. Gorman Family Fund

Bill and Liz Gorman established this unrestricted fund in 2014 to provide a permanent source of funding to address the existing and future needs of Branford.

Tom & Carol Gagliardi Fund

This fund was established in 2013 as an unrestricted fund by the Gagliardis in support of all aspects of the mission of the Branford Community Foundation.

Farricielli Fund

Established in 2019 to celebrate Josephine’s 100th Birthday, this unrestricted fund was created in the spirit of giving to Branford by encouraging contributions in lieu of gifts. Josephine Farricielli was born on November 30, 1919. Her grandparents owned and operated the Spring Valley Dairy in Branford. Some years…

Darin G. Etzel Fund

This unrestricted fund was established in 1980, one of the Branford Community Foundation’s original holdings. The fund was created to honor Darin Etzel, the son of David and Mary Margaret Etzel, whose struggle with and untimely death at age 5 from complications relating to a rare blood disease…

John E. Donegan Fund

This unrestricted fund was initially seeded in 2011. In 2014, the Board of Directors voted to honor John E. Donegan, a founder of the Branford Community Foundation, with a fully established fund in recognition of his many years of service and countless contributions to Branford and the Foundation….

A. Peter and Fae Delfini Memorial Fund

This unrestricted fund was established in memory of A. Peter Delfini and was later broadened to include his wife, Fae Delfini.

Clark Family Fund

This unrestricted fund was established by friends and family of Harold D. Clark, Jr. in 1998 to support the existing and future needs of Branford.