NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
NEW CANAAN, CT, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
06-0970466
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
NEW CANAAN, CT, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
06-0970466
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The New Canaan Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Connecticut, with additional funding in New York and Pennsylvania. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ADDRESSES OUR COMMUNITY'S NEEDS BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP ON LOCAL ISSUES, MAKING IMPACTFUL GRANTS, AND FACILITATING NEW CANAAN'S EFFECTIVE CHARITABLE GIVING.
Cause Areas
2
Information communications technology
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
STAYING PUT IN NEW CANAAN INC
$1.1M
6%
THE NEW CANAAN LIBRARY INC
$769.6K
4%
NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$622.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
106
Median 1st year grant
$5.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$0
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania. 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 NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 260 grantees. Recent grantees include STAYING PUT IN NEW CANAAN INC, THE NEW CANAAN LIBRARY INC, and NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.