The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven



The Community Foundation is a philanthropic institution that was established in 1928 through a bequest. It is the largest charitable organization in its region of twenty-towns and over 600,000 people; its endowment is currently valued at approximately $300 million.

The foundation is among the oldest and largest of more than 700 community foundations in the United States. In 2007, The Foundation distributed over $12 million in grants.

Web Address

www.cfgnh.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @cfgnh


Assets and Giving for Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Assets

2019 - 645,643,145
2018 - 545,832,388
2017 - 594,866,274
2016 - 487,352,421
Domestic Grants

2019 - 29,392,904
2018 - 29,674,881
2017 - 24,396,201


    

Recent News from Community Foundation for Greater New Haven


Community News For The Putnam-Killingly Edition
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

... the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group, Americares Free Clinics, Building One...more

Covid-19 Charity Connection Formed to Aid State Nonprofits
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

“4-CT will expand the ranks of these philanthropic partners supporting the nonprofits on the frontlines. ... I am committed to working with all our partners in philanthropy to ensure that state...more

Summer jobs available; foundations set up crisis funds
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

The Community Foundation is launching the fund with contributions and commitments totaling more than $1 million. “With the generous support of...more

Branford's BECC Offers 'The Raising of America' Free Screening, Community Conversation Jan. 21
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

The screening is made possible with support from Branford Families and a grant from The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven....more

2020 Funding Opportunities at The Valley Community Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, The Valley Community Foundation

The responsive grants process is offered in conjunction with its partner in philanthropy, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. To...more

Workshops planned to help nonprofits boost Census awareness
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

14 in Norwalk at Fairfield County's Community Foundation; Jan. 16 in Waterbury at Connecticut Counseling Centers; Jan. 22 in New Haven at...more

Elicker announces transition team
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

... Karen DuBois-Walton, who directs the city's housing authority and Will Ginsberg, who runs the Community Foundation for Greater New...more

Where to donate food in Connecticut this holiday season
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven supports local food banks and organizations battling hunger in the Greater New Haven...more

New Haven city officials reach agreement; Boys and Girls Club to remain open
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Mayor Toni Harp announced Friday afternoon that the city, New Haven Public Schools, the Housing Authority of New Haven, Community...more



Social Enterprise Network Sites


The Charities Aid Foundation has set up a scheme, called the Social Enterprise Assist, that will render interest-free loans of up to £10,000 each to help social enterprise start-ups.




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