Who Runs the Foundation

Our mission is clear-cut; we're here to help needy children. That's why our Board of Trustees , Advisory Board and Staff are all made up of people with many different backgrounds, skills, and talents. Many are business people and corporate leaders who generously volunteer their time.

Others are parents of children we've helped - including some whose own child has succumbed to a fatal illness. They bring immeasurable perspective and wisdom to our non-sectarian, non-profit foundation - and truly give Rainbow Foundation a soul.

Together, we've been able to strike a successful balance between fiduciary responsibility and generous compassion.

Board of Trustees

• Thomas V. Karaban 1945 - 1998 - Chairman and Founder
• Margaret Karaban - President/Executive Director
• Robert K. Bongo - Executive Vice President
• Anthony Lucarelli - Senior Vice President
• Anthony Pasquale - Treasurer
• Patricia Schweizer - Secretary
• Gail Bechtoldt - Trustee
• Peter DeMarco - Trustee
• Manny Dosil - Trustee
• Mark Pellecchia- Trustee
• Robert Bonney, Esq.-Legal Counsel
• Theresa Pacifico-Dunn - Case Manager
• Edward T. Karaban - Trustee
• Brian Thorn - Trustee
• Fred Hoffman - Trustee

Advisory Board Members

• Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.
• State Senator Joseph M. Kyrillos, Jr.
• Mrs. Rita Bair
• Mrs. Gail Bechtoldt
• Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Bongo
• Mrs. Carmalina Carman
• Mrs. Ellen Cunningham
• Mr. Dan Cunningham -2000
• Mr. Peter DeMarco
• Mr. and Mrs. Manny Dosil
• Ms. Gail Doyle
• Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hanlon
• Mr. Frank Kneller
• Mrs. Eileen Lucarelli 1950-1998
• Mr. and Mrs. John Oswald
• Ms. Elizabeth Oswald
• Ms. Patricia Oswald
• Mrs. Fern Pagano
• Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Pasquale
• Mr. and Mrs. William Schweizer
• Mr. Phil Shaheen