THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN
Mission Statement
PROMOTE & SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF VARIOUS LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS & NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAMILY CENTERS INC
$384K
6%
PERSON TO PERSON INC
$320K
5%
CARVER CENTER
$305.5K
5%
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Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$18K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN?
No. THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN give?
THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, Texas, and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN make each year?
In 2025, THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $790 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN fund recently?
In 2025, THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include FAMILY CENTERS INC, PERSON TO PERSON INC, and CARVER CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN?
THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.