Fairfield County's Community Foundation

Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Norwalk, Connecticut, that partners with local nonprofits, businesses, government, and individual philanthropists to address regional challenges and opportunities. With a history spanning three decades, it has awarded more than $420 million in grants to organizations in Fairfield County and beyond, positioning itself as a donor-advised fund and community leader within the philanthropic fundraising landscape. The foundation serves a broad set of local stakeholders by supporting initiatives across housing, education, food security, and programs for women, girls, and diverse communities, helping to mobilize resources and direct funding toward community needs. In addition to grantmaking, the organization engages in fundraising activities and supports community development efforts through targeted funds and collaboration, operating from Norwalk and serving the surrounding region. Recent developments include the creation of the Fairfield County Food Security Fund to bolster reliable access to healthy food and the launch of the SOUL Fund, a new giving circle associated with Black philanthropy.)

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