New Canaan Community Foundation Inc.



New Canaan Community Foundation is the local charitable partner for all New Canaan residents and offers a wide range of philanthropic and educational services. The Foundation collaborates with donors to help each individual achieve their personal giving goals.

Volunteer leaders guide the Foundations work and help the Foundation maximize its impact in our community. Building on New Canaans spirit of generosity, the Foundation makes careful investments in area nonprofit organizations and awards scholarships to college students.



    

Recent News from New Canaan Community Foundation


Letter: Waveny LifeCare CEO Thanks New Canaan Community Foundation
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation

On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, patients, clients and residents, I would like to sincerely thank the New Canaan Community Foundation...more

Community Foundation donates over $660000 to local nonprofits
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation

Nonprofit organizations that received grants were categorized as arts, culture, and community resources; elderly; health care; human services;...more

'There's a Lot of Good Being Done in This Town': Local Media Providers Share Tips, Insights with ...
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation

Some attendees of the May 16 panel discussion with local media outlets, hosted by the New Canaan Community Foundation. Credit: Michael...more

UConn president Herbst: future for school is philanthropy
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation

UConn President Susan Herbst speaks during the New Canaan Community Foundation (NCCF) philanthropy luncheon, held at Woodway...more

Actor Lloyd returns to New Canaan home to celebrate Waveny book
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation

The publication was made possible by funding from the New Canaan Community Foundation and the Town of New Canaan. Nick...more

Need for scholarships right here in New Canaan
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation

Fully 13% or nearly $16 million of scholarship opportunities are from private philanthropy sources. New Canaan Community Foundation's...more

Land Trust gives thanks for land
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation

... program to reset dry stone walls along scenic Land Trust parcels got a great start thanks to a grant from the New Canaan Community...more

Silvermine Arts director retiring
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation

She worked with the Jeniam Foundation, the Daphne Seybolt Culpeper Foundation and the New Canaan Community Foundation to make the...more

'The Most Safe Surface That We Can Possibly Choose': Officials Plan To Resurface Turf at Dunning ...
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation

Funding for the project will be raised privately through a nonprofit foundation overseen by the New Canaan Community Foundation (fundraising...more

Foundation committee raises $400000
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation

On behalf of New Canaan Community Foundation, we thank our 2015 Annual Appeal committee members for their hard work in our recent...more



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