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Est.

1977

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

990s

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2025
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2024
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2023
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AI Summary

NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a reported 2025 grantmaking total of $2.3M across 98 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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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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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$2.3M
2025
Grantees funded
2025
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
61%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2025
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Logo for "STAYING PUT IN NEW CANAAN INC"
STAYING PUT IN NEW CANAAN INC
New Canaan, CT
$1.1M
6%
NEW CANAAN LIBRARY INC
New Canaan, CT
$769.6K
4%
NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
NEW CANAAN, CT
$622.5K
3%
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Grants Given

2025
Total No. of Grants
106
Median 1st year grant
$5.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$0
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size

Board & Team

L
Lauren Patterson
Board Member
D
Dan Harris
Board Member
D
Dan Rashin
Board Member
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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, 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.