MassMutual Foundation Honors Dedication of Financial Professionals With $275,000 in Donations to Nonprofit Organizations
16 July 2024 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
The MassMutual Foundation has awarded $275,000 to eligible
nonprofit organizations through its annual Community Service Awards
(CSA) program. These charitable contributions – which include two
$25,000 awards, fifteen $10,000 awards, and fifteen $5,000 awards –
are given in honor of financial professionals who demonstrate
outstanding commitment to nonprofit organizations in their local
communities.
“Last year, participating financial professionals in our CSA
program donated almost 8,000 hours of service to nonprofit
organizations across the country,” said Dennis Duquette, president
of the MassMutual Foundation. “We are proud to recognize these
individuals who are making a difference in their communities and
demonstrating what it means to live mutual through their volunteer
efforts and dedication to the causes they support.”
This year’s two $25,000 CSA grants are being awarded to Down
Syndrome Association of Delaware in honor of Paul Mitchell with
MassMutual Greater Philadelphia and Yellow Ribbon Fund in honor of
Lloyd Polmateer with First Financial Group. Down Syndrome
Association (DSA) of Delaware supports people with Down syndrome
and their loved ones. DSA strives to help individuals with Down
syndrome find opportunities and engage with their community so they
may live full, healthy lives. The Yellow Ribbon Fund provides
critical support to service members who were injured post-9/11 by
offering housing, transportation, education, and employment
assistance. They also extend their mission by helping the families
and caregivers, aiding in the recovery and rehabilitation of
service members.
Additional CSA grants have been awarded to the following
nonprofit organizations on behalf of the referenced financial
professionals:
$10,000 Community Service Award
Recipients
Financial Professional
Nonprofit Organization
Office Location
Thomas Bohanon
Tommy Bohanon Foundation Inc.
Bonita Springs, FL
Adam Bukowski
Du Page Senior Citizens Council
Lisle, IL
Hugo Carvajal
Therayouth Foundation
Warren, NJ
Jerry Corless
Forward Memphis
Memphis, TN
Joe DiLeo
Making Memories That Last Forever Inc.
Amherst, NY
Sahand Elmtalab
Folds of Honor Foundation - Minnesota
Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
Shea Fischer
Friends of Rockland Inc.
Monsey, NY
Brady Murray
Racing For Orphans With Down Syndrome
Inc.
Lehi, UT
Timothy Pearce
On Your Feet Foundation
Chicago, IL
Jonathan Philbrook
Friends of Jack Foundation Inc.
Boston, MA
Dhilan Shah
India Association of Central Connecticut
Inc.
Glastonbury, CT
Andrew Spafford
Down Syndrome Association of Greater
Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Richard St. Jean
The Chill Foundation
Boston, MA
Keith Wolff
Midwest Food Bank New England
Manchester, CT
Michaael Zirolli
Brian Dawkins Impact Foundation Inc.
Bala Cynwyd, PA
$5,000 Community Service Award
Recipients
Financial Professional
Nonprofit Organization
Office Location
Donald Boyce
Historical Society of Easton Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
Dwayne Demond
Sturdy Memorial Hospital Inc.
North Attleboro, MA
Michael Erickson
Northern Lights Athletic Scholarship
Foundation
Havre, MT
James Graham
Unless U
Birmingham, Al
Daniel Lengyel
Elevate Dallas
Dallas, TX
Peter Lewis
University of Texas at San Antonio – Men’s
Rugby
San Antonio, TX
Alejandro Mendieta
S. Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Foundation Inc.
Coral Gables, FL
Chris Moquin
New Hampshire Musculoskeletal
Institute
Manchester, NH
Jessica Mosman
Backpack Friends Inc.
Round Rock, TX
Eric Nash
Rize Prevention Inc.
Simpsonville, SC
Gregory Olsen
Star Track Cycling Inc.
New York, NY
Nicholle Overkamp
Mezzo Allies, Inc.
Amherst, NY
Chris Riffle
Brookline Food Pantry Inc.
Wellesley, MA
Darren Scrimpshire
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
San Antonio, TX
Patrick Thuecks
Rescue Cats Rock
Dallas, TX
Since the program’s inception, over 400 donations totaling more
than $3.5 million have been donated to nonprofit organizations. The
CSA program is just one of a variety of philanthropic programs
sponsored by the MassMutual Foundation in support of nonprofit
organizations that operate where financial professionals affiliated
with MassMutual live and work.
About the MassMutual Foundation
The MassMutual Foundation, Inc. is a dedicated corporate
foundation established by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company (MassMutual). The MassMutual Foundation fuels initiatives
that increase financial resilience within communities served by the
company and fosters a culture of community engagement for
MassMutual’s employees as well as affiliated financial
professionals. In support of this mission, the Foundation invests
in programs that help people access resources needed to earn,
protect, and help build their financial capability and thrive. The
Foundation also supports community vitality efforts where
MassMutual operates. To learn more about the MassMutual Foundation,
please visit www.massmutual.com/foundation.
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