For Individuals, Families and Organizations
Customized Giving Solutions
The Community Foundation makes giving to the causes and organizations you care about easy, impactful and permanent, whether you want to donate today, plan a legacy or pursue multiple charitable goals at the same time. With experience going back to 1928 and knowledge of Greater New Haven, we are your local giving partner.
Start a Donor Advised Fund
Donor advised funds at The Community Foundation are flexible in their design to provide you with options for giving to the causes and/or organizations you care about.
Charitable Estate Planning
Planned gifts are unique for every donor. Our staff will work with you to ensure that your charitable intentions are honored forever.
Give to a Fund
Are you looking make a contribution to a fund at The Foundation? Find active memorial funds, priority funds or search the complete list.
Assets You Can Give
The Community Foundation accepts a range of asset types including stock, privately-held company shares, and personal property.
Giving Stories
Every charitable fund at The Community Foundation has a story behind it.
Community Knowledge
Inform your giving with data reports about Greater New Haven and stories from local nonprofits working on the ground. Attend a community briefing on issues that matter to you.
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Your Giving, Your Way
With nearly a century of experience serving Greater New Haven, we work with donors of all levels and at different stages in their lives. Our knowledgeable staff can assist you in developing a giving plan that makes a difference today and tomorrow.
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Already have a fund at The Community Foundation?
Supporting Community Priorities, Needs and Opportunities
You can contribute to specific funds that are responding to immediate, emerging and long-term needs and opportunities in Greater New Haven.
Basic Needs Fund
The Basic Needs Fund was established to help ensure that all New Haven area residents have the basic needs of daily life.
Black Futures Fund
The Black Futures Fund was established to advance racial equity and tackle the structures that contribute to racial disparities in our community.
Civic Engagement and Awareness Fund
Encouraging widespread resident engagement in our civic and public life is essential to building a more connected, cohesive community.
Community Fund for Women & Girls
The Community Fund for Women & Girls is Greater New Haven's only endowment dedicated to promoting the social and economic advancement of women and girls.
Community Now Fund
The Community Now Fund is for responding to immediate needs in the community.
Progreso Latino Fund
The Progreso Latino Fund (PLF) is a permanent resource that brings people together to have a positive impact on the most important issues facing Latinos today.
The Permanent Fund for Greater New Haven
For general gifts to the endowment in support of charitable purposes in Greater New Haven.
