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RUDOLPH P. FRIZZI, P.E., G.E., D.GE, CHAIR
A Message From the Chair
Fo r ne a r l y 1 7
years , the DFI
Educational Trust has been missionfocused
on increasing the visibility of
DFI, its members and the deep
foundation industry to the best and
brightest students who will be the next
generation of designers, contractors,
equipment manufac turers and
industry leaders. We are thankful to all
awardees enter, stay and advance in the
industry speaks volumes to the Trust's
positive impact.
This would not be possible without
generous donations totaling nearly
$160,000 in 2022. Thank you to our
donors, and the tireless efforts of those
also supporting the Trust with their
time and talent. Although we fell short
of our 2022 fundraising goal, we are
truly grateful and hope to exceed this
amount in 2023. If every individual DFI
member made an annual $75 charitable
contribution starting in 2023, the
Trust could maintain, and in the future
exceed, the amount and number of
scholarships and grants currently
awarded each year.
The Trust's work to attract the
Download the 2022 Annual Report at www.dfitrust.org
donors who have helped build the
Trust into a strong, stable, and impactful
organization with assets
exceeding $4 million. Despite a challenging
year in the financial markets,
the Trust boldly invested in the future
by awarding $341,250 in scholarships
and grants in 2022, a more than 70%
increase above 2021 award levels.
Since inception, the Trust has awarded
almost $2 million in scholarships and
grants to more than 500 recipients at
nearly 85 educational institutions.
What a fantastic result! The high rate at
which scholarship applicants and
highest-quality students to the industry
and DFI member companies continues.
Your continued financial support is
needed. Please consider making an
individual or corporate donation or
creating a lasting legacy by funding a
scholarship in honor of a company or
industry leader. With DFI's generous
support, all donations to the Trust will
once again go directly to the scholarships
awarded in 2023. Other ways to
support the Trust include attending or
sponsoring fundraisers like the Annual
Trust Gala, golf outings and Women in
Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee
events; supporting student programs;
and being actively involved in DFI
throughout the year.
Thank you for your continued
support of the DFI Educational Trust.
Sincerely,
Rudolph P. Frizzi
Chair, Board of Trustees
DFI Educational Trust
New Fund Established
The Trust announces the establishment
of the M. Byrl and Frances M.
Williams Fund, established with a
generous donation of $25,000 from Byrl
and Frances Williams.
The purpose of the fund is to support
and encourage individuals at
Gonzaga University engaged in study
related to the deep foundations
industry by providing scholarships,
grants and opportunities for students to
meet and work with deep foundation
industry leaders.
2023 Trust Events
WiDF Networking Reception
August 8, S3 Slopes, Support
and Stabilization, Boston
ACE Mentor Program & DFI
Educational Trust New Jersey
Golf Outing
August 14, Lake Mohawk Golf
Club, Sparta, New Jersey
DFI Educational Trust
California Golf Outing
September 15, Dublin Ranch,
Dublin, California
DFI Educational Trust 16th
Annual Gala Fundraising
Dinner
September 21, Tortoise
Supper Club, Chicago
WiDF Networking Reception
October 31, DFI48, Seattle
5K Fun Run/Walk
November 1, DFI48, Seattle
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