What is The Bernard Osher Foundation?
Bernard Osher has been listed among the most generous philanthropists in the United States. The Osher name is used to honor the foundation that provided substantial financial support for the start-up of this Institute. The Bernard Osher Foundation was created in 1977 by Bernard Osher, a successful businessman and community leader. The Leever Foundation, founded by Harold Leever in 1991 to benefit Greater Waterbury, provided initial funding to bring the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to the area. The Connecticut Community Foundation, which administers The Leever Foundation, oversaw an assessment to determine interest in the region and helped establish advisory committees of area residents.
