5 Reasons Why We're Different

When your clients establish a charitable fund with us, their charitable giving becomes more meaningful, effective and easy.

We connect them to local causes they are passionate about, share our community knowledge, oversee professional financial management of fund assets, and handle all administrative tasks and reporting.

1. We guide them through the maze of philanthropy

There are over 1,340 nonprofit organizations in Fairfield County. We introduce your clients to those that match their charitable passions and provide well-run pro¬grams achieving results.

2. They are freed from research, drafting documents and more

They experience the joy of giving while we handle the details. We share our extensive community knowledge about local needs and nonprofit organizations, oversee professional financial management of fund assets, and handle all grantmaking, administrative tasks and reporting.

3. Their generosity goes further

We help local nonprofits operate at peak efficiency so they get the most good out of every dollar. Your clients can also join like-minded donors to participate in collective giving.

4. Your clients can shape the future of Fairfield County

The Fairfield County Community Foundation is the only organization with a countywide perspective. We identify critical regional problems and, with your clients’ support, mobilize forces to tackle those problems.

5. We comply with national standards

We have been recognized by the Council on Foundations for full compliance with its 43 national standards for organizational and financial practices for community foundations.

Since our founding in 1992, contributors from more than 4,700 individuals, families, corporations and private foundations have allowed us to award $135 million in grants. We invite your clients to join them by establishing a fund, giving to an existing fund, or supporting our leadership work in the community.

To learn more, keep clicking or contact Juanita T. James, President & CEO, 203.750.3200.