Abramowicz Family Fund

Abramowicz Family Fund

Organization: Community Foundation of the Napa Valley

Geographic Scope: Napa County, California

Fund Type: Charitable fund established by and in memory of Myrna Abramowicz

Overview: Established by Myrna Abramowicz, a longtime Napa resident who was a supporter of environmental, educational, and political causes. The fund focuses on programs for children and youth that promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the natural environment, as well as providing access to parks and open spaces.

Fund Focus Areas

• Primary Focus: Programs for children and youth in Napa County
• Themes:
- Awareness of the natural environment - Understanding of environmental issues - Appreciation of natural spaces - Access to parks and open spaces - Environmental education
• Secondary Focus: Educational and environmental causes

Establishment

• Established shortly before Myrna Abramowicz's death in May 2013
• Funded by Myrna's personal contribution and dozens of contributions from her friends in her memory

2014 Grant Distribution

• Number of Recipients: 3 organizations with 4 grants
• Total Awarded: More than $15,000

2014 Grant Recipients

1. Connolly Ranch - Field Trip program 2. Friends of the Napa River - In-School Watershed Education program 3. Napa County Resource Conservation District - LandSmart for Kids program 4. Napa Eco Reserve - Education and Field Trip project (in collaboration with Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District)

Contact Information

• Phone: (707) 254-9565 ext. 16
• Email: hello@napavalleycf.org
• Address: 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 4, Napa, CA 94558
• Website: napavalleycf.org