Community Foundation of Greater New Britain



The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain connects donors who care with causes that matter in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington.


An independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1941, the Foundation currently invests and administers more than 140 funds with a market value of more than $30 million. We annually distribute approximately $1 million in grants to humanitarian, educational and cultural organizations to make our community a better place to live, work and raise a family.

Web Address

www.cfgnb.org


Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Assets

2019 - 49,501,822
2018 - 42,745,557
2017 - 47,727,723
Domestic Grants

2019 - 1,529,705
2018 - 1,523,555


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Greater New Britain


Catalyst Fund Awards $12500 Grant to Jordan Porco Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain awarded the Jordan Porco Foundation (JPF) a $12,500 grant from the Catalyst Fund, a giving...more

New Britain agency raising money to help Puerto Rico earthquake victims
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Hours after the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain announced a relief effort for victims of Monday's earthquake in Puerto Rico, new...more

New Britain Organization Creates Disaster Relief Fund
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

BERLIN, CT — The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain wants to be prepared to respond appropriately to what the Berlin, New...more

'Tip A Firefighter' at New Britain Chili's is debut for new disaster relief fund
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The donations went to the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain's new disaster relief fund that will help residents — particularly the...more

Miceli will not seek another term on the town council
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Currently, Miceli is working with the Rotary Club of Southington and the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain to install a new...more

Alma Exley Scholarship Program honors Plymouth resident
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Hearst Foundation

Alma Exley Scholarship Program honors Plymouth resident .... Panhellenic Association and the Hearst Foundation Scholarship in Teacher...more

LISA, Inc. annual report shows growth in services
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Main Street Community Foundation

“Many young people to come to LISA, Inc. completely undone. ... Thirty-two youth called LISA, Inc. home in 2018, all of whom were enrolled in an ... in Caring, Thomaston Savings Bank foundation,...more

Chamber nominates 2019 board of directors
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

... CPAs), David Girouard (Hospital of Central Connecticut), Kaylah Smith (Community Foundation of Greater New Britain), Maryann Stanley...more

Fund's 'grassroots giving' impacts New Britain, Southington, Plainville, Berlin
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

NEW BRITAIN — Thanks to dozens of new donors last year, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has increased the size of its...more

Derby Resident Hired By Community Foundation Of Greater New Britain
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Kimberly Duncan has been promoted by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain and Candice Tabone is welcomed to the team....more



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