About Us
Our Story
Fellner Family Foundation’s story began with one couple, their love for the Lord, and their belief in Catholic education. George and Bernadine Fellner met in 1949 and started their family of six in St. Paul, Minnesota. Coming from immigrant families, George’s from Germany and Bernadine’s from Czechoslovakia, their love for their Catholic faith comforted and united them.
So, when it came time for their children to go to school, giving them a Catholic education became a priority. With George working in a tool and die shop, and Bernadine staying home to raise the kids, they understood the sacrifices that families must make for this to be a possibility.
Today, in their honor, Fellner Family Foundation’s mission is to walk alongside families as they make education a priority for their children and achieve food security and improved nutrition.
Our Mission
To partner with parents of at-risk children to make education more affordable through donations of school supplies and shoes, and to alleviate hunger ensuring proper childhood development.
"... whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me." - Matthew 25:40
Our Vision
Provide educational resources to ensure future success and to achieve food security and improved nutrition for all children.
Who We Are
Fellner Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation registered in the state of California. We are a fully volunteer private operating foundation governed by the below board and officers:
Board
Amelia Fellner, Chairperson (co-founder)
Richard W. Fellner, Director (co-founder)
Priscilla Fellner-Vargas, Director
Richard A. Fellner, Director
Carmela Zaragoza, Director
Officers
Amelia Fellner, President & Chief Executive Officer
Richard W. Fellner, Chief Financial Officer & Secretary
Foundation Branch Coordinators - Philippines
Maria Concepcion Sandi, Holy Family Coordinator
Marilyn Sandi Manuel, San Isidro Coordinator
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