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2007 Family of Funds
Gifts to the Community Foundation of
Greater New Britain, our community’s
endowment, come from many sources:
individuals and families (both during their
lifetimes and via bequest), as well as private
foundations, corporations and nonprofit
organizations. The Foundation’s Family of
Funds consists of more than 140 separate
funds that are tracked individually. The
donor determines a fund’s purpose at the
time it is established and distributions are
made annually in the fund’s name. New
funds established in 2007 are featured in
separate vignettes throughout this report.
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
Donors who establish this type of fund give the
Board of Directors the flexibility to meet urgent
and changing needs of the community. The
Community Foundation has 80 percent of its
endowment held in unrestricted funds. The
Foundation and the communities it serves are
grateful for the foresight of these individuals,
families, corporations and private foundations.
Founding Funds
New Britain Machine Company Fund
(1941)
The Stanley Works Fund (1941)
The New Britain Machine Company and The Stanley
Works Funds were established with the original
gifts ($15,000 total) that created the Foundation.
The intent was to buffer the charitable, philanthropic
and character-building organizations of
the Greater New Britain area from the ravages of
business depressions, economic fluctuations or
other threatening circumstances of an emergency
nature. The goal was to enable the community to
face the future with an enhanced sense of stability
and confidence.
Carl and Karen Lundborg
Carole McKenzie
Patricia Melber
Bruce and Susan Miller
in memory of Kimberly Miller
Bryan and Cheryl Miller
Gary and Judith Miller
Susan Mohn
Gerald and Judith Oppenheim
Anthony and Kimberly Petrillo
Virginia A. Potter
in memory of my beloved granddaughter
Nicole A. Radomski
Arthur C. and Nancy Raffile III
Other Discretionary Funds
Anonymous Fund (2005)
This discretionary fund was established anonymously,
with grants to be made at the discretion
of the Board of Directors of the Community
Foundation of Greater New Britain.
Andrews-Hicks Memorial Fund
(1995)
The Andrews-Hicks Memorial Fund was established
by Nancy Hicks, a native of Greenwich. She created
this discretionary fund as a permanent tribute to
her late husband’s family. Robert Andrews Hicks
was the son of George H. Hicks and Hazel Andrews
Hicks, and the nephew of Joseph Church Andrews.
The Andrews family came to Connecticut from
England in the 1800s and three brothers farmed
in the section of Farmington that later became
New Britain.
James Chamberlain Fund (1989)
The James Chamberlain Fund was established
through a bequest to the Foundation from Mr.
Chamberlain’s estate. Mr. Chamberlain, a Navy
veteran of World War II, worked in sales for Bristol
Brass and was a long-time member of First
Congregational Church and Shuttle Meadow
Country Club in New Britain.
Con Fed Charitable Fund (1993)
The Con Fed Charitable Fund was established at
the time of the merger of the Connecticut Bank
Federation with the First Bank of New Haven. On
the occasion of the merger, two board members,
Phillip Davidson and Eddie Okay, decided to transfer
a small trust to the Foundation’s management.
Stanley M. Cooper Fund (1985)
The Stanley M. Cooper Fund was established
through a bequest to support the community that
he was so involved with. Stanley Cooper was the
son of the co-founder of Fafnir Bearing Company,
and himself was president and chairman of Fafnir
for many years. Mr. Cooper was very involved in the
community, including New Britain General Hospital
and the New Britain Institute. He was a Director of
Boston Federal Reserve Bank, Aetna Insurance
Company and Emhart Corporation.
Michael and Dawn Roog
in memory of Kimberly Miller
Ralph and Christine Salamone
William Silverman
Paul Simack and Elizabeth Johnson
Carol Smith
Carol and David Swinkin
Sally R. Szoke
Gale E. Tirrell
Richard and Valerie Traumer
Carol Treat
Jean Paul and Carol Ann Valles
Mr. and Mrs. Jean Paul Valles
in memory of Kimberly Miller
Jieyoni Vaughn
Vic and Jane Darnell Fund (2003)
The Vic and Jane Darnell Fund was established by
the Darnells as a discretionary fund, which allows
the Foundation to make grants in the areas of
highest priority in the community. Where they
saw an organization serving the community, they
offered not only their time and talent, but also
financial support. With the establishment of the
Vic and Jane Darnell Fund, they entrusted the
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain to
continue that support.
Anna T. Deutsch Fund (2000)
The Anna T. Deutsch Fund was established by a
bequest from Anna Deutsch, a Plainville resident
who was employed all her life at New Britain
National Bank. Miss Deutsch was very quiet about
her charitable involvement and has left a legacy
that will serve the Greater New Britain community
in the years to come.
Walter H. Dickman Fund (2002)
The Walter H. Dickman Fund was established by
Mr. Dickman by bequest. Mr. Dickman worked as a
systems analyst at New Britain Machine Company.
Throughout his life, he spent much of his spare time
as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First
Church of Christ Congregational in New Britain. He
also volunteered at a local soup kitchen and with
Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Dickman wanted the
Foundation to make grants in the areas of highest
priority in the communities it serves.
Ronald and Alice Gilrain Fund (1994)
The Ronald and Alice Gilrain Fund was established
to honor Ron’s leadership as the Chairman of the
Foundation’s Board. Ron wanted to enable the
Board to make grants in areas it deemed most
beneficial to the community at the time.
Ted and Nancy Johnson Fund (2002)
The Ted and Nancy Johnson Fund was established
by the Johnsons to continue their tradition of
charitable giving. The Johnsons understand that
community needs change over time, and have
entrusted the Foundation’s board of directors to
direct funds where they are needed most.
Linda Blogoslawski Mlynarczyk
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Irene L. Buden
in memory of Linda Blogoslawski Mlynarczyk
Patricia Hoerle
Scott, Toni and Dan Kirby
in memory of Linda
Peter Mlynarczyk
Robert A. and Phyllis T. Mugford Fund
Robert A. Mugford
New Britain Discovery Collaborative
American Savings Foundation
Consolidated School District of New Britain
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