The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesConnecticut, United States51-200 Employees
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is a philanthropic organization established in 1928 and based in New Haven, Connecticut. It is among the oldest and largest community foundations in the United States and is the largest grantmaker in South Central Connecticut, supporting the region through endowments and donor-advised giving. The foundation administers scholarship funds and supports education initiatives, including New Haven Promise, while its staff work with donors to shape long‑term giving and coordinate grants, learning opportunities, and community conversations to strengthen local philanthropy. It serves donors and advisors seeking strategic philanthropy, Connecticut nonprofits through grants and educational resources, and students via scholarship funds and education programs. The foundation disburses grants, provides resources, workshops and education on best practices, and promotes local giving through giveGreater.org and The Great Give across its service area, which includes New Haven and surrounding towns. In 2025, the organization announced leadership changes with the appointment of a new senior vice president for development and donor services.