Community Funds

The Community Fund (open, unrestricted)

Designated Funds
The Ross Memorial Fund

• Mary S. Williamson Fund
• Helen Strait Remer Fund
• Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Leighton Fund
• Marjorie (Thornton) Emerson Fund
• The Walter and Kitty Williamson Book Fund

Donor Advised Funds
The St. George Community Fund
The Haun Family Fund
Quoddy Quilters Fund
The Carter Family Fund

Field of Interest Funds
The Bob Flewelling Sports for Kids Fund
The George and Karen Wolf Fund

Operating Endowment Funds
Blair and Mary Gordon Family Fund
The Director's Fund
Stolt Sea Farm Fund
Moore Clarke Fund
General Operating Fund

Community Funds: Community Funds are a special group of funds which fuel our annual grantmaking program for non-profit groups and organizations in Charlotte County. Disbursements from these funds are at the discretion of the volunteer Board of Directors of the Foundation. A Grants Committee reviews proposals and makes recommendations for spending. In this way, these funds provide support for the emerging needs and opportunities of the communities of Charlotte County.

The Kane Family Fund (2004)  This fund was established by Peter and Mary Kane of St. Andrews, New Brunswick.

The Cuthbertson/Rainer Family Fund (2004)  This fund was established by FCF Executive Director, Leslie Cuthbertson, and her husband Rob Rainer, who have always held dear the value of community. Ms. Cuthbertson and her husband moved to St. Andrews to work and raise their children. "We have been so fortunate for the quality of life we have had raising our children among friendly people, in a clean, peaceful, safe and quiet environment. We’ve enjoyed all of what our community has had to offer in terms of community celebrations, good schools, neighbors and friends and a wonderful support network of people who care about quality of life for all. This fund is about giving something back", said Cuthbertson.

The J.T. Clark Family Foundation Fund (2004)  This community fund was established by the J.T. Clark Family Foundation. Mr. John Clark, president of the J.T. Clark Family Foundation felt that it was important for people to understand the importance of building FCF's unrestricted fund.

The Youth In Philanthropy Endowment Fund (2003) Fundy Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Committee, TIP, (Teens In Philanthropy) established this fund by performing a fund raising skit at the FCF tenth anniversary celebration dinner and dance with The Thomists on November 15, 2003. They used wit and humor to demonstrate to the audience that they have a unique approach to community grant-making.  This fund will generate income which will be disbursed under the direction of TIP and future TIP members in support of community projects in Charlotte County.

The Nora Magee Breese Community Fund (2001)  Nora Magee Breese received much joy and sustenance from the people and the seascape of St. Andrews. During her life, she gave generously to the community. This fund is created to perpetuate this tradition.

The Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation Fund (2000), This fund was established to honor Lord Beaverbrook’s legacy of “enhancing the lives of the next generation while remaining committed to the community”.  It is an unrestricted and open fund to support the charitable activities of the Fundy Community Foundation.

The Arthur B. MacLeod Memorial Fund (2000), This fund was established in memory of Arthur B. MacLeod by his widow Evelyn, in honor of his life and to help to assist others in the future.  Arthur was born in St. Stephen and, he was employed with NBTel for over forty years until ill health forced him to retire.  Up until then he was actively involved in church and community affairs and was also a member of several fraternal organizations, always giving his best.

The Richard and Margaret Saunders Family Fund (2000),  This fund was established by Dick and Peggy Saunders of St. Andrews, N.B., “St. Andrews and this part of New Brunswick has been very good to us.  We came here in 1960 and decided that it would be a fine place to raise our family.  We decided that it would be appropriate to establish a family fund with Fundy Community Foundation in order to “put something back” into the community.  Grants are to be made for projects in the Fundy area to help in various ways with the betterment of life in this area.  This is one way to help provide opportunities of the sort that have been offered to our children and to us.”  Dick and Peggy Saunders, 2000

The Richmond and Mabel Steeves Memorial Fund (2000),  Richmond (91) and Mabel (89) Steeves died within twenty-two days of each other just prior to their 65th Wedding Anniversary in 2000.  It was their desire that a fund be established to give back to the community, in which they were born, worked and lived their lives. “Richie”, during his career, worked in and later ran the family plumbing business with his brother Art.  “Richie” loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mabel (nee Thornton) trained as a hairdresser and later as a secretary.  Mabel was active in the Kirk McColl Church, a great cook and well known for her love of birds, especially calling the loons at their beloved Camp Talltrees on the St. Croix River. During their lifetime they were active volunteers in their community.  By establishing this fund their giving continues.

Norma and James Davies Fund (1998) -  This pledged fund was set up by St. Andrews residents, Norma and Jim Davies, who are actively involved in community affairs in their town.  Strong supporters of non-profit organizations, their fund combines with others in the Community Fund to provide income for annual FCF granting programs.

The Flemer Fund (1997) -  Established by John and Lucinda Flemer, this is an unrestricted and open fund established to support the charitable activities of the Foundation.

The Redmond Fund (1996) - . In 1937 Mr. Rene Redmond, who always wanted to farm, sold his Montreal insurance business and took a six month course in agriculture at McGill University.  He moved with his wife, the Honorable Mrs. Redmond, to St. Andrews in 1938. They lived on the corner of King and Montague Streets, and bought what is now Bantry Bay Farm. There they developed one of the finest jersey herds in eastern Canada.  Their daughter, Mrs. N.T. Mais, established the fund in their memory.

Halina Milewski Memorial Fund (1995) - . Orphaned early in life and placed in an orphanage, Halina Swiantkowska was removed from her beloved Poland in 1939 and placed in a German program to expand the Aryan race.  With the end of World War II, she was liberated and she emigrated to Canada in 1950.  This memorial fund was established by her four children to honor her strong sense of dignity, respect for all life, and desire to learn.

Marion White Eiseman Memorial Fund (1995) - . Born on a farm in North Dakota, Marion White earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago in 1919 and a masters degree in 1940.  As a social worker based mainly in New York City, Marion began to summer at “The Anchorage” on Grand Manan in 1946, for its healthier climate.  Within a few years she had bought and restored a house in Deep Cove.  She became a landed immigrant and moved permanently to St. Andrews in 1975, where she died in 1992.  Her husband Ferdinand Eiseman, a New York architect, established the fund to honor her great love of the area and its people.

The George and Kay Dashner Fund (2007) The Dashner family welcomed the opportunity to establish the Dr. George and Kay Dashner Fund with Fundy Community Foundation as a way of continuing to give to their community. Income from this fund will fuel the community grantmaking program, which provides grants to meet ever-changing community needs. In this way Dr. George and Kay Dashner will be able to continue supporting some of Charlotte County’s most pressing needs – today and tomorrow.

The Community Fund -

This unnamed, community fund is open to anyone to contribute at any level.

“Established in loving memory of my daughter, Karen Dorothy Foulkes, the purpose of this donor designated fund is to conserve the special places that Karen loved, and to develop and protect new wilderness trails and lookouts in Charlotte County. Preference will be given to the promotion and conservation of the Simpson Hill area for low impact recreation and nature appreciation. Funds may also be disbursed to similar wilderness trail projects in the St. Andrews area, including Bayside and Chamcook, should the Simpson Hill project not require funding in any particular year. Simpson Hill was always a special spot of Karen’s. She would frequently go up there by herself, and introduced many of her friends to its beauty. Karen was active in building trails and protecting this area from industrial development." Tim Foulkes

Eleanor Stymest established this fund in memory of her late husband. She always had a love of lighthouses, even as a young child and so decided to have this fund provide support each and every year to help cover the repairs and maintenance of Pendlebury Lighthouse in St. Andrews. The Pendlebury Lighthouse is owned and operated by The St. Andrews Civic Trust Inc.

Hathaway and Annie Fountain Family Memorial Fund (1997) -   This fund is designated to provide perpetual care to the five community cemeteries on Deer Island: Cumming’s Cove, Chocolate Cove, Leonardville, Fairhaven and Lord’s Cove.  The fund was established the by family of Hathaway and Annie Fountain of Cumming’s Cove.

Ross Memorial Library Fund (1996) -   This fund was established by the Library’s Board of Directors to purchase books in addition to those allotted through the provincial library system.  It is an open fund and is growing every day.  The Ross Memorial Library and the Fundy Community Foundation are pleased to outline the following named funds within the Ross Memorial Library Fund.

Mary S. Williamson Fund - Mary Williamson (1912-1997) was a true bibliophile.  All her life she was a great reader, from the classics of English literature to the latest “whodunits” reviewed in the New York Times, and all categories in between those extremes.  After her family grew up she had the opportunity to work for a number of years in the Thomas Crane Public Library in Quincy, Mass., before moving to St. Andrews in 1962 when her husband retired there to his boyhood home.  Leaving the Quincy Library was a sad event, but she was soon able to resume her work with books by becoming a volunteer at the old St. Andrews’ Town Library under Stella Caughey.

In later years when her eyesight began to fail, Mary maintained her reading first with large print books, and then with a device to enlarge and project the printed page onto a special TV monitor.  Finally, she turned to talking books using the services of the CNIB and the Regional Library.

The family believes that a fund dedicated to the purchase of library materials for the Ross Memorial Library and bearing her name would certainly have appealed to Mary and would be the most appropriate way to honor her memory.

Marjorie (Thornton) Emerson Fund Mrs. Ardeth Holmes established this named fund in honor of her mother, Marjorie Emerson. Mrs. Holmes credits her love of reading and learning to her mother. Marjorie (Thornton) Emerson graduated from Provincial Normal School in Fredericton, 1938. She taught in several one-room schools in Charlotte County including Dumbarton, Lynnfield, Gleason Road, Waweig, Leverville, and Greenock. While in Greenock she met and married her husband, Murchie Emerson, sharing a home with him for over 50 years. 

<>Helen Strait Remer Fund In devoted memory of Helen Strait Remer (1892-1987), mother of David and John Remer, grandmother of John Jr. (Jay) and Elizabeth Remer Kipp (Liz).  Helen Remer graduated from Vassar College, Class of 1912, majoring in English.  She also held minors in Greek and Latin.  A continuous process of self-education and intellectual growth exemplified her life, and libraries became a major source of her lifelong pursuit for knowledge.  In her words, “educating two sons during the Great Depression emphasized the importance of the local public library.”

<>The Dolly and Del Leighton Fund In memory of Dolly and Del Leighton who summered every year in St. Andrews, reading and gardening at the Mowat Farm, swimming at the Bar Road, playing in the Algonquin Tennis Tournaments, and enjoying many summer and year round friends.

<>The Walter and Kitty Williamson Book Fund The Walter and Kitty Williamson Book Fund was established by the Ross Memorial Library to help ensure that the generosity of two wonderful patrons of the Ross Memorial LIbrary in St. Andrews will not be forgotten. They were two regular library users and their visits are sincerely missed by the staff. Mrs. Williamson, upon her passing, left a bequest with which to purchase books. The library Board decided that it would like to note the gift by making it one that will give in perpetuity".

Lawrence Station Regional School Alumni Scholarship Fund (2002)
The Lawrence Station Regional School Alumni Committee turned its scholarship fund over to Fundy Community Foundation in 2002.  Scholarship recipients are to be graduates of St. Stephen High School who have attended the Lawrence Station Elementary School for at least three years. Students must be of “good character” and have demonstrated strong academic performance and be involved in school or community activities.  Should LSES ever close, scholarships would go to students who reside in any of the rural communities once served by the Lawrence Station School.  Students apply for the scholarship through the St. Stephen High School Administration

Dorothy and Kenneth Langmaid Science Scholarship Fund (2001),
“As graduates of the Charlotte County Grammar School in St. Andrews we would like to help students of Charlotte County continue their education.  As a graduate student in Chemistry and Geology from the University of New Brunswick I would like to encourage a new generation in these fields, which provide background knowledge for many careers. For many years we were associated with the University of New Brunswick and its Geology and Forestry departments.” K. Langmaid, St. Andrews, N.B.

Dorothy and Kenneth Langmaid Forest Soils and Scholarship Fund (2005)  This Scholarship is open to students in graduate studies in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B. The scholarship shall be awarded to a graduate student enrolled in a MScF or PhD program at the University of New Brunswick.  These studies should focus on forest soils and/or relationships between forest soils and/or other factors (climate, hydrology, forest management and other landscape disturbance regimes) that influence tree growth.  For annual renewal, the student must demonstrate excellent progress toward his/her degree.

The H.W. Welch Family Scholarship Fund (2001)
H.W. (“Wes”) Welch was born on Deer Island, N.B. in 1893.  Following his early education he joined the Bank of Nova Scotia in St. Andrews and then attended Acadia University where he earned a degree in business administration.  He was a life long entrepreneur.  His business interests included the sardine packing company, H.W. Welch Ltd., general stores, weirs, ground fish processing, car ferries and mail and freight boat services.  Mr. Welch was active on the Charlotte County Board of Trade and with provincial and national fishery associations.  He served on the Wartime Prices and Trade Board in Ottawa for a three-year period.  Mr. Welch’s community interests included his membership in the Masonic Order, the Shriners and his role as prime mover in the establishment of secondary school facilities on Deer Island in the late 1930’s.  He died in 1967.

The H.W. Welch Family Scholarship fund is to be awarded to graduates of Fundy High School, St. George., NB with a strong preference given to a resident of Deer Island, NB pursuing further education in the field of business at any post secondary institution in the Atlantic Provinces.

The Richard J. Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund (2001),  This fund was established in loving memory of Richard J. Ford, BA, BEd (1948-1997) by his family and friends.  Its purpose is to give assistance to a Fundy High School graduate pursuing a degree in the sciences, with consideration being given to academic excellence as well as financial need.  Richard taught the sciences, specifically biology, in St. George for 21 ½ years.  He was very proud of Fundy High School and gave his best to his students, challenging them to attain their best in return.  He was a man of deep personal faith and active in his church.  In addition, his varied interests included: choral singing with the Run of the Mill Singers, fishing, darts, photography, community ambulance service, traveling and camping.  A loving husband and father of three, he lived life to the fullest, respecting the dignity of all persons and ever fascinated with the wonders of nature.

The St. Stephen Alumni Scholarship Fund (2000),  SSHS Alumni Association found in FCF the perfect solution for the long-term protection of its scholarship funds. To have timely and disciplined management of funds was a definite bonus. As well, ensuring that the funds for scholarships will always be administered with the original intent in mind was important to us. We also take pride in the fact that by placing our funds with FCF we were able to benefit our community by taking advantage of the TR Meighen Foundation matching initiative. SSHS Alumni Association is pleased to have its needs for the Scholarship Fund met by Fundy Community Foundation. Named funds within the SSHS Alumni Scholarship fund are: The Dr. Alice Ryder Fund, the Mary Ellen Bryant Fund and the R.G. Mowatt Fund.   Further named funds within the SSASF may be established with a minimum contribution of $5,000.

The Eastern Charlotte Scholarship Fund (2000),
The Eastern Charlotte Scholarship Committee has been managing a number of scholarship funds for graduates of Fundy High School for a number of years.  Inspired by the matching incentive offered by the CANB Program, which would provide an additional $7,018 to FCF’s unrestricted community endowment fund, and encouraged by the idea of “pooling” their assets with the rest of Fundy Community Foundation’s funds, the committee decided to transfer the management of their scholarship funds to FCF.  Named funds within the Eastern Charlotte Scholarship Fund are as follows:  The Florence Hegan-Spinney Memorial Scholarship Fund, The Harold and Amelia Marshall Scholarship Fund, the Jean Maxwell Memorial Scholarship Fund, and the St. George School Alumni Scholarship Fund. Further named funds within the Eastern Charlotte Scholarship Fund may be established with a minimum contribution of 5,000.

The Jean E. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund (2000),
This scholarship is offered at the post-graduate level at the University of New Brunswick, to teachers wishing to further their education in working with students with special needs. Preference is given to teachers in the Charlotte County area.

This fund, in loving memory of Jean Elizabeth Brown, was established by her daughters.  Jean was a teacher and principal at the Thelma Kilpatrick School for students with special needs in St. Stephen, NB for 21 years, retiring when student integration was introduced.

She earned her Bachelor of Teaching degree by attending six-week summer school sessions in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine for 13 years.  She appreciated the bursaries and scholarships that were awarded to her.  Without these she would not have been able to pursue her degree. The students and parents of the Thelma Kilpatrick School were dear to her heart and she organized and worked on many committees on their behalf.

Jean enjoyed the many friendships she made through her hobby of rug hooking.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother and very active grandmother to five grandchildren.

This scholarship is offered to help teachers, as Jean was helped, to perpetuate the spirit of dedication, compassion, and perseverance by which Jean lived.

Kelly Ann Ingalls Memorial Fund (1999) -
This scholarship fund, established by Leonard and Debra Ingalls, of Grand Manan, is in memory of their daughter, Ms. Kelly Ann Ingalls, a teacher at White Head, a one-room schoolhouse on Grand Manan.  Ms. Ingalls is remembered for her love of teaching, her enthusiasm for drama, and zest for life.  Her family, her community, and her students miss her deeply. “Miss Ingalls was an awesome teacher”; “Miss Ingalls was my favorite teacher.”  “I will always have her in my heart”; “She was my friend”;  are some of the messages of sympathy received by her family.  The people of Grand Manan are building this fund, so that income from it can go to deserving students in the memory of Kelly Ann Ingalls.

Student Alumni Fund: NBCC -St. Andrews (1998) -  This  fund was inspired by an anonymous donation from a former student who appreciated the training experience at New Brunswick Community College - St. Andrews.  Further gifts to this fund were made in memory of Joseph Eric Gervais, a student of the former Wooden Boat Building Program. This is an open fund, providing bursaries to NBCC students in the marine department including the aquaculture technician program. Staff and alumni are encouraged to contribute to it and help it grow. 

Folsom-MacMorran Scholarship Fund (1998) -
This scholarship fund established by Mr. John MacMorran of Pomeroy Ridge, NB, is intended to provide St. Stephen High School students with financial assistance to attend college or university after high school graduation.  Preference is to be given to residents of Pomeroy Ridge, Scotch Ridge, and Basswood Ridge, and then the greater St. Stephen area. 

The St. Onge family established this fund in loving memory of their daughter, Natalie. Natalie loved Fundy High School and had a special interest in the area of English. The scholarship fund is to provide financial assistance to deserving graduates of Fundy High School pursuing further education in the field of English. 

As a celebration of her life and talents, Karen’s friends created this fund to provide grants and scholarships to students enrolled in artistic endeavors with a preference given to goldsmith jewelry art.

The Haun Family Fund (2000),  Mr. Andreas Haun has established a donor-advised fund, naming his children as the trustees, which means his son and daughter will be responsible for deciding how to disperse the income from this fund each year. Blessed with good health, good friends, a good career and two terrific children, Mr. Haun felt that he wanted to give something back to his community.  He feels that he is sharing with the community, not so much the money he is putting into the fund, but rather his children.  This fund is established to express the joy of life and family while perpetuating his belief that “from tiny acorns, do mighty oak trees grow”.

St. George Community Fund (1998) -
This fund was pledged by several St. George area citizens to support worthwhile community projects in their area.  The opening donation was generated by a community barbecue sponsored by Jail Island Salmon Ltd., as well as citizens of St. George.  This is an open fund set up to accept contributions from fundraising events and donations from people wishing to build this fund.

Bob Flewelling Sports for Kids Fund (2003),  This fund was established by Chandra Leavitt, of Chamcook, N.B., in memory of her father, Bob Flewelling. "Dad loved sports and he loved children. The fund was established so that money could be given each year to help kids who otherwise might not be able to afford to participate in sports and other recreational activities" Chandra Leavitt.

The Karen and Skip Wolf Fund (2001), 

This fund derives from the belief that the best way to ensure that individuals are healthy and responsible members of their community is to give them the best start possible. Therefore, the purpose of this endowment is to fund initiatives that support and develop pre-natal health, early childhood development and the enrichment of children's learning and social environments through the adolescent years.
 

The Blair and Mary Gordon Family Fund (2004)  This fund was established by Chris and Claire Gordon, former directors of Fundy Community Foundation in memory of Chris Gordon's parents. Income from this fund assists FCF with its operating expenses in the delivery of its many valuable services and support to non-profit groups and organizations in Charlotte County.

Director’s Fund (1994) -
This fund was established by the first Board of Directors, and is supported by each successive Board as a statement of their commitment to the Foundation.  Income from the fund supports the annual administrative needs of the Foundation.

Stolt Sea Farm Fund (1996) -
Stolt Sea Farm, established in 1985, began the first commercial smolt production for the then fledgling salmon aquaculture industry in Charlotte County.  It now grows various species of fish around the world, and locally has branched into sea cage culture and fish processing.  Stolt Sea Farm believes in putting philanthropic dollars back into the community in a way that has lasting benefit.  In 1996, this company responded to a challenge to contribute to an endowment fund to support the operations of the FCF.

Moore-Clark Fund (1996) -
A member of the BP Nutrition Group, Moore-Clark is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fish feeds. In the early days of Charlotte County’s aquaculture industry it provided services and knowledge in addition to selling feed.  In responding to a challenge to contribute to an operating endowment fund for the FCF, Moore-Clark showed its commitment to Charlotte County’s future.

General Operating Fund
An unnamed fund to which anyone may contribute any amount