You want to make a difference, especially close to home. We make sure your philanthropy is meaningful, effective and easy.

Effective philanthropy involves making informed decisions. It's being confident that your giving will make the impact you seek—and that the nonprofit organizations you support run high-quality programs and extract the most good from every dollar you provide.

Effective philanthropy brings together problem solvers to tackle the root causes of critical needs. It quells the fears that choke the joy out of life. It opens the doors to unlimited possiblity.

It is your own satisfaction in knowing you have made a difference.

Effective philanthropy is our specialty.
What's New

New! Revised Bridgeport Public Housing Resident Support Fund RFP

Fairfield County Community Foundation’s Karen Brown receives Newman Award for philanthropic service in Connecticut

Fairfield County Community Foundation’s Fund for Women and Girls awards $400,000 to local nonprofits

Events

Fund for Women and Girls
10th Annual Grant Awards Luncheon

Giving Gazette

Farmers Markets are a "Growing" Movement

Animal Rights vs. Animal Welfare

In Their Own Words

“This is the premium foundation serving Fairfield County.”


Andrew Clarkson
Fundholder