FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Norwalk, CT, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
06-1083893
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Norwalk, CT, US
•
501(c)3
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EIN
06-1083893
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•
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
AI Summary
Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, primarily focusing on the needs of nonprofits within Fairfield County. With a total of $23.5 million in grants paid to 1,317 grantees in 2024, this foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation works closely with local organizations, nonprofits, businesses, government, and philanthropists to address challenges and identify opportunities to create a stronger, more vibrant region.
Informed by three decades of partnering with and serving our community, we have awarded more than $420 million in grants to nonprofits in Fairfield County and beyond.
Cause Areas
3
Philanthropy
Nonprofits
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC
Brooklyn, NY
$6.2M
3%
CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL
$5M
2%
HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
BRIDGEPORT, CT
$3.7M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
445
Median 1st year grant
$16K
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 FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, New York, and California. 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 FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 450 grants, totaling nearly $23.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1,320 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC, CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION, and HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.