The Durfee Foundation: Supporting Sabbaticals for Nonprofit Leaders
Posted on February 15, 2007 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Stan and Dorothy founded what would become the Durfee Foundation in 1960. In those days, it bore the Avery name as did their flourishing business. As the company became more successful, though, the family suggested taking on Dorothy’s name Durfee to distinguish between the company’s philanthropy and the family’s philanthropy. In 1977, the family foundation became the Durfee Foundation and… Read More