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


Leading Community Foundation For Greater New Haven, Dubois-Walton Aims to 'Create ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Karen DuBois-Walton is president and CEO of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.The foundation is also building a new business support network called the New Haven Equitable...more

Guilford Porchfest 2024 Announcement
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

The town of Guilford, Conn., is planning to hold its first-ever " Porchfest" in 2024, the New Haven Register reports. According to the Guilford Foundation, which is organizing the event, it will...more

Three Student Groups Cancel Performances At Salovey's Celebratory Dinner
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Three of five student acts scheduled to perform at a Friday night dinner celebrating University President Peter Saloveya made last-minute decisions to cancel their performances.Over 400 people...more

Securities | The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Three of five student acts scheduled to perform at a Friday night dinner celebrating University President Peter Saloveya made last-minute decisions to cancel their performances.Over 400 people...more

77 Nonprofits Receive $2 Million In Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven has awarded more than $2 million in grants to 77 local nonprofits, the New Haven Independent reports. According to a press release, the host of...more

GNH/LNV Community Event Calendar | DIY Station (All Ages)
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Lower Naugatuck Valley Community Events Calendar. Sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven...more

Grant Addressing Climate Change

A new climate-change startup incubator in New Haven, Conn., is trying to make it as easy as possible for scientists and entrepreneurs to work together to fight climate change, the New Haven Register...more

Black Futures Fund | The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Est. 2020 by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven's Board of Directors to advance racial...more

Basic Needs Fund | The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

To make a gift, please use the secure credit card processing form below. Checks can be mailed to The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven,...more

Tech Time at the Derby Public Library - Events Calendar - New Haven Independent
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent. Tech Time at...more



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