ABOUT US

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IGNITING

POSITIVE CHANGE

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OUR MISSION

In partnership with our community,

we ignite positive change and

create a legacy of impact

OUR VALUES

VERSATILITY

We believe in pursuing knowledge, opening ourselves to new opportunities, and collaborating with those who seek to enact positive change in our community. 

INCLUSIVITY

We believe in intentionally and purposefully providing equal access and opportunity to every resident, emphasizing populations that are historically marginalized.

TRUSTWORTHINESS

We believe in building trust in every relationship we manage, whether between donors, charitable organizations or community partners.

STEWARDSHIP

We believe in our responsibility to effectively and efficiently manage the resources, relationships and legacy left in our care.

OUR PEOPLE

OUR BOARD

Our Board of Directors consists of active community leaders who exemplify volunteerism, philanthropy and community service. Decisions made by the Foundation’s Board have a direct impact on our community.

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    Bree Agett

  • A headshot of Joseph Bellito

    Joseph Bellitto

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • A headshot of Harold Brunacini

    Harold Brunacini

  • A headshot of Lorraine Diggs

    Lorraine Diggs

    TREASURER

  • A headshot of Todd Hanson

    Todd Hanson

  • A headshot of Rex McCray

    Rex McCray

    PAST PRESIDENT

  • A headshot of Laura Otander

    Laura Otander

    PRESIDENT

  • A headshot of Rebecca Robbins

    Rebecca Robbins

    SECRETARY

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    Mary Schiller

  • A headshot of Rev. Chloe Smith

    Rev. Chloe Smith

  • Steve Swanson

    Steve Swanson

  • A headshot of Amit Taneja

    Amit Taneja

OUR MEMBERS

We seek members from diverse backgrounds, skill sets, experiences and community sectors to help guide our grantmaking and scholarship processes. These volunteers bring perspective to the broader work of the Community Foundation and are appointed annually by the Board of Directors to serve for three-year terms.

The Community Foundation has a strategic focus on inclusivity and equity across all of its work. This includes a priority of adding more racial and ethnic diversity to the membership so that the ambassadors of our work are reflective of the Chautauqua region’s demographics today.

Become a member by contacting Karie Hayes, Donor Services Associate.

  • Breeanne Agett
    Eric Arnone
    Megan Arnone
    Natasha Battle
    Jamie Lee Bonfiglio
    Stephanie Brown
    Karen Buck
    Yanira Castellano-Martir
    Javier Castro
    Dawn Columbare
    Sean Connor
    Laura Corey
    Max Eimiller (2023)
    Karen Galbato
    Craig Garaas-Johnson
    Emily Garrick
    Patricia Graves (2023)
    Rich Grey
    John Griffith
    Elizabeth Healy
    Cameron Hurst
    Catherine Ianello
    June Jacobson
    Rhonda Johnson
    Robb Jones
    Betsy Kidder
    John I. LaMancuso
    Joalexis Martir
    Rick Miller (2023)
    Itza Morales
    Carmen Perez (2023)
    Mary Rappole
    Megan Sixbey
    Frank Strudwick
    Steve Swanson
    Heather Turner
    Rob White

FINANCIALS

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JACOB SCHRANTZ

Fiscal Officer
jschrantz@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3390