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MassMutual Foundation Honors Dedication of Financial Professionals With $275,000 in Donations to Nonprofit Organizations

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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.