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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 Foundation’s work and help the Foundation maximize its impact in our community. Building on New Canaan’s spirit of generosity, the Foundation makes careful investments in area nonprofit organizations and awards scholarships to college students.
Web Address
www.newcanaancf.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/NewCanaanCommunityFoundation
Volunteer leaders guide the Foundation’s work and help the Foundation maximize its impact in our community. Building on New Canaan’s spirit of generosity, the Foundation makes careful investments in area nonprofit organizations and awards scholarships to college students.
Web Address
www.newcanaancf.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/NewCanaanCommunityFoundation
Recent News from New Canaan Community Foundation
Dear Editor:
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
On behalf of the New Canaan Parent Support Group and New Canaan Community Foundation, I'd like to thank all those involved with making our...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
On behalf of the New Canaan Parent Support Group and New Canaan Community Foundation, I'd like to thank all those involved with making our...more
New Canaan's Camp LiveGirl Builds Confident Leaders
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, New Canaan Community Foundation
LiveGirl would like to thank the New Canaan Community Foundation, the Connecticut Community Foundation, the Grace J. Fippinger Foundation,...more
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, New Canaan Community Foundation
LiveGirl would like to thank the New Canaan Community Foundation, the Connecticut Community Foundation, the Grace J. Fippinger Foundation,...more
New Canaan Community Foundation grants for 2019
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Total grants from the New Canaan Community Foundation this spring were made as follows. An asterisk indicates co-investment by a...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
Total grants from the New Canaan Community Foundation this spring were made as follows. An asterisk indicates co-investment by a...more
New Canaan Community Foundation distributes more than $500000
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation has awarded $586,000 in grant investments supporting local nonprofit organizations. On May 29...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation has awarded $586,000 in grant investments supporting local nonprofit organizations. On May 29...more
Summer Theatre of New Canaan receives grant in memory of Tom Gnuse
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
This year, the foundation's grant to STONC totals $15,000. Jeanne's was one of two families that house a donor-advised fund at the foundation,...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
This year, the foundation's grant to STONC totals $15,000. Jeanne's was one of two families that house a donor-advised fund at the foundation,...more
LiveGirl benefits from New Canaan Community Foundation's Impact Award
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation's 2019 Community Impact Award winner, New Canaan High School Senior Anna Meli, has chosen...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The New Canaan Community Foundation's 2019 Community Impact Award winner, New Canaan High School Senior Anna Meli, has chosen...more
New Canaan High School Students Honored at Annual Senior Recognition Ceremony
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
In 2016, New Canaan Community Foundation established the Young Philanthropist Award and in 2018 the award was renamed The Cynthia...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
In 2016, New Canaan Community Foundation established the Young Philanthropist Award and in 2018 the award was renamed The Cynthia...more
New Canaan Community Foundation shines light on behavioral health
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
On Tuesday, April 30, nearly 400 guests gathered at Woodway Country Club in Darien for the New Canaan Community Foundation's...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
On Tuesday, April 30, nearly 400 guests gathered at Woodway Country Club in Darien for the New Canaan Community Foundation's...more
Letter: 'Sapienza Scholarship' Helps Bridge Significant Gaps for NCHS Students
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
In a couple of weeks, the Sapienza Scholarship committee of the New Canaan Community Foundation will begin its annual scholarship...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
In a couple of weeks, the Sapienza Scholarship committee of the New Canaan Community Foundation will begin its annual scholarship...more
Letter: Overwhelming Need for Scholarship Money
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The NCHSSF and the Sapienza Scholarship Fund through the New Canaan Community Foundation, are working closely together to give everyone...more
Foundation: New Canaan Community Foundation
The NCHSSF and the Sapienza Scholarship Fund through the New Canaan Community Foundation, are working closely together to give everyone...more
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