Fund-A-Need: Field Mithoefer Financial Aid Fund. In 2003, one of EB's founders started the Field Mithoefer Financial Aid Fund, designed to provide emergency financial aid to current families who encounter unexpected financial difficulties. Since its inception in 2003, the Field Mithoefer Fund has helped many families. Show your support for the EB community by making a donation in support of the Fund and helping families who are experiencing temporary setbacks keep their children at EB.