Inspiring Future Generations
We are a privately funded foundation with the sole purpose of growing the youth of Puerto Rico through grants, scholarships, and financial gifts.
A Word from Our President
In this video, Ann Marie Assur, the devoted wife of our late founder, Azmat Assur, and president of our foundation, shares the origins of our foundation's commitment to ensuring education in Puerto Rico continues to flourish.
OUR MISSION
The mission and goals of our organization
To accelerate and amplify deserving students of all ages, focused on supporting the Island of Puerto Rico.
Via our aid we empower, inspire, and propel students into a future to influence positive change and advancement in their communities and reach their full potential.
BOARD MEMBERS
Leaders behind the foundation
Your mission is our mission. Meet the leaders shaping the future of Assur Foundation.
Azmat A. Assur
In memoriam
The foundation was established in 2022 in honor of Azmat A. Assur. Azmat passed away in 2020, and touched the lives of everyone he met. He will be remembered for his warm infectious smile, and kind, compassionate spirit. He was Born in Mumbai, India, and graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1968, and in 1972 received an MBA from Harvard University. He was the Founder and President of Energy Supply & Credit Corporation and Peerless Oil & Chemicals, a leading provider of gasoline and fuels for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
Ann Marie Assur
President
Ann Marie Assur is our founder and President, and the beloved wife of the Foundation’s namesake Azmat A. Assur. After his passing, she immediately wanted to carry out his vision. It was Mr. Assur’s belief that since “the business grew on the island of Puerto Rico, its gains must go back to support the people.“
Robert F. Finnerty
Vice President
Robert F. Finnerty is currently retired after a highly successful career with the National Broadcast Company (NBC) and Fox News, in many senior management positions. The Finnerty’s Robert and his wife Mary Helen were the Assur’s oldest friends, meeting in the early 1970’s after both moving to Scarsdale, NY, in the same neighborhood. Mr. Finnerty became one of Ann Marie’s “gladiators” after the passing of Mr. Assur and was highly instrumental in the establishment of the foundation.
Thomas R. Borek
Treasurer
Thomas R. Borek is the owner of Development Strategies Company, LLC, along with several other businesses. After a successful career in accounting, Mr. Borek shifted his focus to real estate investment. After an over 30-year relationship with the Assurs, primarily through the Scarsdale Golf Club, Mr. Borek became one of Ann Marie’s “gladiators” after the passing of Mr. Assur and was highly instrumental in the establishment of the foundation.
Mark S. Domzalski
Director
Mark Domzalski is the Chief Commercial Officer for PLM Fleet, LLC and has spent over 35 years in the transportation leasing industry. Selected to the Board in 2022, Mr. Domzalski and his wife Lisa had a relationship with Mr. Assur since 2014 through their shared love of golf and his passion for people. He states that it is an honor to keep Mr. Assur’s name and legacy alive through this foundation.
WHY OUR WORK MATTERS
Students are at the heart of everything we do.
We believe that every individual has the potential to contribute meaningfully to our evolving world. By reducing financial barriers on individuals and organizations with a focus on the education of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (S.T.E.M.), we are building a platform from which dreams can take flight. Our goal is to empower, inspire, and propel our youth into a future where they not only thrive but also influence positive change and advancement in their communities and beyond.
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Ensure a successful start
We strive to broaden the horizons of young minds, instilling in them the belief that their aspirations are attainable, irrespective of their financial circumstances.
Financial Support
In honoring Mr. Assur's legacy, our immediate focus is to uplift the lives of the children and employees associated with his historical business and throughout Puerto Rico, providing them with the financial means to foster their educational dreams.
Scholarships
We plan to award annual grants and scholarships, offering opportunities that may otherwise have remained beyond reach. By doing so, we aim to drive positive change and foster the culture of lifelong learning, innovation, and resilience that Mr. Assur embodied.
Grants
We work to provide grants to educational institutions to support the overall education system and quality of life on the island. We offer grants designed to uplift, inspire, and innovate. Our grants support a wide range of educational initiatives, from enhancing community life to fostering inclusive learning environments and promoting lives of students and communities.
core values
Your academic goals are our top priority
Community Impact
We believe in the limitless potential of young people and choose to invest in them as the key to a brighter future for our communities and our world. We commit to allowing their voices to guide our work, and to doing whatever it takes to help them thrive.
Accountability
Holding ourselves and one another responsible for ensuring the Assur Foundation maximizes its impact, and we do what we say we will do.
Inclusion
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their full potential, and our world is stronger when they are full of opportunities for people with diverse identities, backgrounds and perspectives
Quality
By passionately working together with all stakeholders, we challenge each other to achieve the highest levels of professional excellence.
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Our impact in Puerto Rico
LEGEND
- Community
- Institutes
- Universities
- Main Cities
Scholarships Disbursed
Our commitment to fostering learning and knowledge has led us to support a wide range of educational institutions, from schools to universities, all across Puerto Rico.
OUR strategies
We want to help Puerto Rican youth achieve their goals
S.T.E.M stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and is typically used to refer to these subjects within the educational space. S.T.E.M subjects are often challenging, and a small percentage of students pursue these disciplines. The Foundation’s vision is to have Puerto Rico’s future leaders rise to meet the demands of an ever-evolving workforce, and the demands on the island to keep pace with growing technological standards. We wish to continue to expand the skills and knowledge of the youth of Puerto Rico by focusing our resources and time to support these disciplines.
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The Azmat A. Assur Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization registered in New York State. All contributions are tax-deductible.
The Assur Foundation is proud to partner with the Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico (FCPR) to help disburse scholarships in the Puerto Rico area.
