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


CFGNB authorized more than $214K in grants in 2018
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

By SHERIDAN CYR. STAFF WRITER. The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) announced it recently concluded its...more

Commentary: Myers' family reflects on their Southington journey
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

... like the Calvanese Foundation, the DePaolo Family Foundation, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, and the Main Street...more

LISA, Inc. earns $10K grant from CFGNB
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The $10,000 grant will provide LISA, Inc. funds to work with a consultant who ... LISA, Inc. provides an important service for youth involved with...more

Chamber Cup supports local chariities
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The tournament had a philanthropic twist this year, with the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain matching the top three prizes of the...more

Grants to fund school security upgrades in Southington, Plainville, Berlin, New Britain
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Schaller Auto World Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, provided $2,500 to each high school in New...more

New Britain YWCA Opens East Side Center
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Kaylah Smith, left, with the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, listens to Kailyn Pierce, 15, as she explains some of the exercises, yoga...more

Central Connecticut Civic Groups Split Nearly $255000 In Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has awarded more than $250,000 in grants to non-profit groups and programs serving New Britain, Berlin, Plainville and Southington. ... Southington...more

Central Connecticut Civic Groups Split Nearly $255000 In Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has awarded more than $250,000 in grants to non-profit groups and programs serving New Britain, Berlin, Plainville and Southington. The grants are paid...more

Letter: SEF member thankful for town's support
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The funds raised that evening will allow the SEF to continue its support of programs, such as the Central Connecticut Statue University technology and engineering partnership with Southington public...more

Hospital for Special Care's Lynn Ricci Assumes Chairmanship of Community Foundation of ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

NEW BRITIAN, CT -- Hospital for Special Care President and Chief Executive Officer Lynn Ricci is the new board chair of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) and will serve in that...more



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