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2007 Family of Funds
Other Discretionary Funds (Cont.)
Joseph A. Mlynarski, M.D., Memorial
Fund (2000)
The Joseph A. Mlynarski, M.D., Memorial Fund was
established by Eleanor Mlynarski as a tribute to her
late husband, a lifelong resident of New Britain and
well-known surgeon. In addition to participating in
numerous professional medical organizations and
associations, Dr. Mlynarski volunteered with many
nonprofit organizations, including Hospital for
Special Care, Catholic Family Services and the
Boys & Girls Club of New Britain. Dr. Mlynarski
was a supporter of Polish American causes and in
1994 received a Lifetime Achievement Award
from the Connecticut District of the Polish
American Congress.
Robert A. and Phyllis T. Mugford Fund
(2003)
The Robert A. and Phyllis T. Mugford Fund was
established by Bob after Phyllis’ death as a way of
giving back to the community and to the organizations
that meant so much to him and Phyllis. This
discretionary fund will allow the Foundation to
make grants where they are needed most in the
names of Robert and Phyllis Mugford.
Frances P. Parker Fund (1997)
The Frances Pomeroy Parker Fund was established
by bequest. A New Britain native and graduate of
the Hartt School of Music, Miss Parker continued as
a piano teacher at the school until her retirement in
1969, and for decades played the piano at the First
Church of Christ’s church school. Because of her
love of music, many grants from this fund have
been used to support music programs.
Howland Rogers Family Fund (1997)
The Howland Rogers Family Fund was established
with a gift to the Foundation in 1997. It was Mr.
Rogers’ wish that the Foundation use this gift where
it would be most helpful to people in the Greater
New Britain area.
Our Donors (Cont.)
First Years First Fund of the Community
Foundation of Greater New Britain
William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund
Literacy Volunteers of Central
Connecticut, Inc.
New Britain General Hospital School of
Nursing Alumni and Associates, Inc.,
Scholarship Fund
Martha Ahern
Helena R. Arel
Rosalie S. Bond
Barbara S. Brigandi
Hedwig B. Conlon
Claire S. Commins
Frank Schade Fund (1987)
The Frank Schade Fund was established by
bequest. Mr. Schade was the director of the New
Britain Fresh Air Camp and worked tirelessly
as a friend and advocate for children until his
retirement in 1979.
Alix W. Stanley Fund (2001)
The Alix W. Stanley Charitable Foundation, a
private foundation, became a supporting
organization of the Community Foundation of
Greater New Britain in December, 1993. Following
a 60-month period, the trustees agreed to merge
with the Community Foundation and in January,
2001, the IRS approved the change of status to
that of a component fund of the Community
Foundation.
Through the foresight and generosity of the
trustees of the Alix W. Stanley Charitable
Foundation, the assets were merged into those of
the Community Foundation to the enormous
benefit of the community. The merger strengthened
the Foundation’s endowment and capacity to give,
especially in the areas of culture, environment,
health, youth and community development.
Esther B. Stanley Fund (1983)
The Esther B. Stanley Fund was established by
bequest. Esther Stanley’s life was a model of caring
for one’s community and its people. Esther, a
New Britain native, was a humanitarian and
philanthropist who gave from her heart in order
to improve the lives of those around her.
Georgia Knapp Thomson Fund (2006)
For Georgia Knapp Thomson, community service
was both duty and privilege. Born and raised in
New Britain, she made her life one of aiding others
in need. Following a scholastic career at Wellesley
College and Columbia University’s School of
Business, as well as four years of working in New
York City, Georgia returned to her hometown at the
start of World War II. She directed the New Britain
chapter of the American Red Cross until war’s end,
and volunteered for many years afterward following
disasters throughout the east, including floods,
tornadoes and hurricanes. Upon her death at age
92 in 2006, she was the longest-serving member of
New Britain’s First Church of Christ Congregational.
Eileen Daverio
Mary D. Diskin
Patricia L. Eshoo
Louise T. Geiger
Sue Golan
Claire K. Gworek
Mabel B. Holmberg
Joanne B. Johnston
Janet F. Jud
Rena C. Kowalczyk
Genevieve Labieniec
Jane S. LaPoll
Florence Lyons
Lanette Spranzo Macaruso
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Maleno
This fund, established by Georgia prior to her death
to benefit the Greater New Britain community, will
be used to make grants at the discretion of the
Foundation’s board of directors.
Anna Thornton Fund (1993)
The Anna Thornton Fund was established by
bequest. Mrs. Thornton, a New Britain resident who
died in 1975, directed that funds from her estate be
given to the Foundation to support the needs of the
community.
Spencer P. Torell Fund (2000)
The Spencer P. Torell Fund was established by
bequest. Mr. Torell was a very private man who
died in 1999. He remembered the Community
Foundation of Greater New Britain in his will 50
years ago and has left a legacy that will serve the
Greater New Britain community for years to come.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred G. Way Fund
(1974)
The Mr. and Mrs. Alfred G. Way Fund was established
by bequest. Mr. Way worked at Fafnir
Bearing Company for more than 40 years, having
served as the company’s secretary and treasurer.
He was a very private person, described as quiet
and unassuming. He was active on several bank
boards in the New Britain area. Mr. Way left a gift
to the Foundation in his and his wife’s names,
without restriction.
Cynthia C. Manchak
Adele McPartland
Patricia P. Mele
Dorothea Morrison
New Britain General Hospital School of
Nursing Alumni and Associates, Inc.
Eleanor H. Nicholson
Eleanor D. Nygren
Edith C. Perakos
Marion J. Plagemann
Mary J. Rich
Helen G. Rosenthal
Jeanne M. Roush
Mary Rudek
Ann B. Sencio