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 Connects Donors To Organizations In New Britain Area
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The Catalyst Fund, operated by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, has offered the grassroots, participatory philanthropy option...more

New Britain Philanthropic Group Donates Nearly $100000
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has awarded almost $100,000 in grants so far this year, it announced. The organization...more

SoCCA earns $25000 grant from Main Street Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The Community Foundation's board of directors last week approved $95,660 in grant awards benefitting non-profit organizations and...more

Community Foundation's Jim Williamson to Retire
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

From the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain: Jim Williamson, who as president of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain for...more

Williamson Reflects
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Later this year, Jim Williamson will retire after nearly 13 years as president of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. During that time...more

Application deadline near for CFGNB event funding
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

30 are encouraged to apply for funding through the Community Sponsorship Awards program offered by the Community Foundation of Greater...more

Community Chest to Offer Sponsorship Awards
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The program is modeled, with slight variation, after a similar program offered for the last several years by the Community Foundation of Greater...more

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain loses, adds 2 board members
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

“It is an honor and privilege to join the community foundation board,” said Hernandez. “Working closely within the community as I do in my role...more

Berlin school news and notes
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain offers 74 scholarships, eligible to students in...more



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