About Us

The Assur Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering students across Puerto Rico through scholarships, grants, and STEM-focused investments that open doors to education, opportunity, and community impact, while fostering a spirit of giving back so that recipients can one day reinvest their skills and success into the island’s future.

OUR GOALS

The goals of our organization

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Provide access to quality educational opportunities for students of all ages

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Equip students with the skills and knowledge to become engaged, responsible citizens

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Inspire positive change through education, nurturing future leaders that give back to Puerto Rico.

Remembering Azmat Assur

The Azmat A. Assur Foundation is a beacon of hope and opportunity, inspired by the indomitable spirit and legacy of our benefactor, Azmat Assur. His vision, born from a lifetime of entrepreneurial endeavor in Ponce, Puerto Rico, fuels our commitment to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

OUR VALUES

Our values guide us in expanding educational opportunities and empowering communities across Puerto Rico.

Access & Opportunity

We believe every student, regardless of background, should have access to the resources, education, and support they need to thrive.

Educational Excellence

We are committed to fostering high-quality learning experiences that spark curiosity, inspire achievement, and prepare students for the future.

Innovation in STEM

We champion creativity, problem-solving, and forward-thinking solutions that open doors to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Community Impact

We invest in people and programs that strengthen communities, create pathways for success, and inspire future leaders.

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 he immediately wanted to carry out this 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 Borek

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 has spent over 35 years in the transportation leasing industry, leading Commercial organizations and field operations. 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 this is an honor and the most rewarding role he has ever had to keeping Mr. Assur’s name and legacy alive through this Foundation’s work and outreach to help so many lives.

Trina Assur

Director

Trina Assur is the founder of Dinner Service NY. After a successful career in investment banking at J.P. Morgan, Trina began working in the start-up world. In 2020, she and her business partner launched Dinner Service NY, a sustainable manufacturing and merchandise design service specializing in limited-edition capsule collections, committed to producing plastic-free, toxin-free apparel.

Trina is also the niece of Mr. Assur and was deeply involved in his business after his passing. She played a pivotal role in the sale of the business, which provided the funding for this Foundation. Joining the board in 2024, she is honored to help carry forward her uncle’s legacy and contribute to the Foundation’s mission.