ABOUT US
IGNITING
POSITIVE CHANGE
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
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Karie Hayes
DONOR SERVICES ASSOCIATE
khayes@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3390 -
Tory Irgang
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
tirgang@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3397 -
Elizabeth Jones
COMMUNITY IMPACT OFFICER
ejones@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3392 -
Jerry Lee
BRAND & MARKETING OFFICER
jlee@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3390 -
Lisa Lynde
DONOR SERVICES OFFICER
llynde@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3389 -
Camille Martir Rosado
SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATE
crosado@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3394 -
Julia Niles
GRANTS MANAGER
jniles@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3390 -
Jacob Schrantz
FISCAL OFFICER
jschrantz@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3390 -
Michelle Tambascio
SCHOLARSHIP OFFICER
mtambascio@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3394
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
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Joseph Bellitto
VICE PRESIDENT
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Harold Brunacini
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Lorraine Diggs
TREASURER
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Todd Hanson
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Rex McCray
PAST PRESIDENT
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Laura Otander
PRESIDENT
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Rebecca Robbins
SECRETARY
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Mary Schiller
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Rev. Chloe Smith
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Steve Swanson
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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.
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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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All of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s assets, including endowment funds, are professionally managed and invested to:
Provide growth that will support a continuous rise in spending
Provide liquidity to meet grant making goals
Maintain the safety of assets
Increase assets from appreciation of principal
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2022 Tax Return (IRS Form 990)
2021 Tax Return (IRS Form 990)
2020 Tax Return (IRS Form 990)
For additional IRS Form 990, search Guidestar.
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JACOB SCHRANTZ
Fiscal Officer
jschrantz@crcfonline.org
(716) 661-3390