Who We Are

Foundation Staff

Our Team

Bruce Campbell

joined ACAF as executive director in September 2018, succeeding Denis Dahlgren. He has a bachelor’s degree from Houghton College and master’s degree from Kean College (NJ). Before ACAF, Bruce spent 35 years in college admissions, financial aid and alumni relations.

Patty Oliver

Patty Oliver joined ACAF as an administrative assistant in 2002. Since January, 2006, she has been the Foundation’s secretary. Patty helps with a variety of Foundation activities; she is especially involved in the scholarship process and program and also coordinates our monthly board meetings.

Peter O’Connor

Peter O’Connor of Belmont has served as Foundation treasurer since 2006. Peter is a graduate of Alfred University (B.S. in Accounting), and Ohio University B.F.A. in music). Peter is an active musician.

News and Events

ACAF Spring 2025 Grants

By Bruce Campbell • June 30, 2025
Allegany County NY benefits from community foundation grants

Fillmore Central School Alumni Scholarship

March 18, 2025
Graduating classes pool leftover class gift funds to create an endowed scholarship.

Leadership and Innovation Fund

March 18, 2025
New Fund Will Boost ACAF Grantmaking

ACAF Grants Boost Libraries, Arts, and Wellness Programs

By ACAF • January 8, 2024
(Dec 2023) Alfred and Whitesville libraries, Fountain Arts Center, Allegany County Blind Association, Andover Central School, and Pioneer Oil Museum were awarded grants at the Allegany County Area Foundation’s (ACAF) December meeting. All grants were made through ACAF’s Allegany Fund unless otherwise noted. The Allegany County Blind Association received $500 to provide pre-school amblyopia screenings […] The post ACAF Grants Boost Libraries, Arts, and Wellness Programs appeared first on Allegany County Area Foundation.