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
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
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Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses primarily on grantmaking within Connecticut, New York, and California. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, (THE "COMMUNITY FOUNDATION") PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY AS A MEANS TO CREATE CHANGE IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, FOCUSING ON INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL ISSUES IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES:-- PERSONALIZED PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORY SERVICES, GRANT SERVICES AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP TO FUNDHOLDERS;-- COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC, COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS KEY REGIONAL ISSUES, SUCH AS OPPORTUNITY GAP, WOMEN AND GIRLS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, IMMIGRATION AND OTHER AREAS-- GRANTS, COUNSEL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/LEADERSHIP AND OTHER TRAINING TO LOCAL NONPROFITS-- RESEARCH ON NONPROFITS AND CAUSES, DUE DILIGENCE AND CONSULTATION WITH AGENCIES, AND MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF GRANT PROGRAMS AND FOUNDATION INITIATIVES.
Cause Areas
3
Philanthropy
Nonprofits
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC
$3.1M
2%
THE DENVER FOUNDATION
$3.1M
2%
HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
$3M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
457
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$19K
Top 3 Grants
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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 $15 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 2023, FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 460 grants, totaling nearly $22.7 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 1,210 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC, THE DENVER 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.