In 2020 MacKenzie Scott shook up the funding world by announcing an unprecedented series of large gifts, distributing $1.7 billion to 116 nonprofit organizations – many of which focused on issues of racial equity. Not only were these the largest gifts most of the organizations had ever received, but each donation was also made with no restrictions and minimal reporting requirements.
See this directory for the 21 community foundations serving Connecticut across the state They range from small foundations with no staff that generally serve one town, to foundations that serve many towns in a region and are among the largest of their kind in the country.
Join co-hosts the CT Council for Philanthropy and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for a special briefing focused on Hartford. In this program, we’ll share exclusive analysis of Connecticut’s use of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the Greater Hartford area, and a look at opportunities for Hartford philanthropy to make greater impact.
Join co-hosts the CT Council for Philanthropy and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for a special program including exclusive analysis of Connecticut’s use of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and a look at opportunities for philanthropy to make a greater impact.
Join CCP for a special program with Dr. Lucy Bernholz, Director, Digital Civil Society Lab at Stanford PACS; Senior Research Scholar, Stanford PACS and author of the new book, “How We Give Now: A Philanthropic Guide for the Rest of Us.
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) and Candid will host a webinar to highlight findings from the 2021 Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. The report is an annual publication by CDP and Candid that examines how much funding addresses long-term disaster recovery, preparedness and risk reduction as well as immediate relief.
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- Fairfield County's Community Foundation recently announced a brand new $25,000 challenge grant benefitting Bridgeport Public School teachers.
TORRINGTON, CT -- From June 15th - July 31st, more than 50 nonprofits are participating in Northwest Corner Gives (www.northwestcornergives.org), a crowdfunding giving platform, created by the Nort
TORRINGTON, CT -- From June 15th - July 31st, more than 50 nonprofits are participating in Northwest Corner Gives (www.northwestcornergives.org), a crowdfunding giving platform, created by the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation to help local nonprofits raise matching funds for Covid-19 related expenses.
NORWALK, CT -- The generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations across Fairfield County and beyond has been extraordinary. In the two weeks since the Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund was established by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, more than $1.375 MILLION has been donated.
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) announces today the following three actions to address the impact of COVID-19 on residents of Eastern Connecticut.
Powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, this dynamic 24-hour fundraising event unites our community around local causes that are closest to your hearts.
A fun and festive celebration of The Community Foundation of Eastern CT's Women & Girls Fund, the “force for good” that together, we have created and nurtured for two decades.
DERBY, CT -- With nearly half of Americans living without an estate plan, the Valley Community Foundation in Derby, Connecticut is urging the residents of the Greater Valley and beyond to create a will and remember their favorite nonprofit as well