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


READER SUBMITTED: New Britain Named A "Pacesetter Community"
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund

The New Britain Early Childhood Collaborative is a special project supported by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain's First Years First Initiative to improve the lives of New...more

Charitable Organization Seeks Participants In Greater New Britain
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain invites residents of the region to attend a June 18 kick-off meeting for the annual Catalyst Fund campaign. The fund is designed for people who want to...more

READER SUBMITTED: Open Invitation: June 18 Meeting Kicks Off 2013 Catalyst ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

If you've always wanted to somehow be involved in making your community a better place, but never had the time or personal resources to "make a difference," the Community Foundation of...more

Non-Profit Programs Serving Berlin Receive Community Foundation of Greater ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Good Causes Gifts, a job training and socialization program serving Berlin and New Britain residents with disabilities, and a summer artist in residence program at Peck Memorial Library are among a...more

READER SUBMITTED: Southington Vets Receive Complimentary Home ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The two Southington projects are being supported by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain and the Rotary Club of Southington. In December, the Community Foundation awarded a Catalyst Fund...more

READER SUBMITTED: Community Chest Of New Britain And Berlin Awards ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin, a supporting organization of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, recently awarded a total of $57,500 in grants to four local nonprofit...more

READER SUBMITTED: Community Foundation Of Greater New Britain Invites ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Programs and organizations interested in funding are strongly encouraged to review the Community Foundation's detailed Community Investment Guidelines prior to submitting a Letter of Intent to...more

Community Chest announces $60K in grants to area nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The Community Chest, a supporting organization of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, announced that it was awarding a $10,000 grant to the Hospital of Central Connecticut; a $7,500...more

Deadlines Approach for CFGNB Scholarship Applications
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) scholarship application is nearing its deadline. More than $150,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 2013 eligible high school senior...more

Community Foundation Honors Retiring Board Members
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain recognized three retiring board members to an assemblage of community officials, foundation leaders and fellow board members. The announcement was...more



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