The Door Opener Award was established by the Community Foundation to recognize professional advisors who act as outstanding advocates in the promotion of legacy philanthropy. Professional advisors who present and encourage philanthropic initiatives to their clients as they plan their estates are significant in propelling the philanthropic agenda.
2025

Joseph A. Bellinghieri Jr. Esq.
MacElree Harvey
The Community Foundation is pleased to spotlight Joseph A. Bellinghieri Jr. Esq. of
MacElree Harvey for opening the door to legacy philanthropy.

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2024
Denise M. Antonelli Esq.
Gawthrop Greenwood
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2023
John R. Twombly Jr. Esq.
Law Office of John R. Twombly, Jr.
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2022
David M. Frees, III, Esq.
Unruh Turner Burke & Frees
Kurt Kunsch
Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust
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2021
David Elderkin
Technology Advocate
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2020
Anthony Morris, Esq.
Buckley Brion McGuire & Morris LLP
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2019
Patrick C. O’Donnell, Esq.
Gawthrop Greenwood
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2018
Louis N. Teti, Esq.
MacElree Harvey
L. Peter Temple, Esq.
Larmore Scarlett
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2017
Michael A. DeHaven, CPA
Rainer & Company
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2016
John R. Twombly,Jr., Esq.
Michael F. Connelly
Connelly & Moore Wealth Management Group
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2015
Kurt Kunsch
Phoenixville Federal Bank and Trust
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2014
Louis N. Teti, Esq.
MacElree Harvey
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2013
Richard Clark, CPA, CFP, ChFC
Pillar Wealth Advisors
Stephen Olsen, Esq.
Gawthrop Greenwood
Timothy Knauer, Esq.
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2012
Rob Frees, CIC
Frees Insurance
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2011
Duke Schneider, Esq.
MacElree Harvey
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2010
William J. Gallgher, Esq.
MacElree Harvey
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2009
Hon. Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste
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2008
John Featherman, III, Esq.
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2007
David M. Frees, III, Esq.
Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees
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CCCF Award Archives
Door Opener Award
Honorable Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Visionary Award
Jordan Award
Youth Philanthropy Award
Thanks for Caring Award
Special Achievement Award
Corporate Social Investment Award