Closing the Opportunity Gap in Fairfield County
As a nonprofit partner and thought leader since 1992, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation brings together passionate people and trusted resources to solve our region’s challenges through innovative, collaborative solutions. Together, our goal is to close the opportunity gap in Fairfield County by eliminating disparities in income, education, employment, housing and health.
To foster a vital and inclusive community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
To promote philanthropy as a means to create lasting change in Fairfield County.
To be guided by a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, collaboration and integrity.
How We Serve You as a Community Foundation
Community foundations are public charities which help people and organizations make a difference by improving the lives of residents and bolstering the impact of nonprofits, with an emphasis on a particular geographic region.
Among the largest of Connecticut’s 17 community foundations, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation is dedicated to supporting donors, nonprofits and our whole community.
We serve as a philanthropic advisor, manage charitable assets and administer donor advised and other charitable funds.
We serve as a one-stop resource hub for high-quality training, and have awarded over $212 million in grants.
We serve as a county-wide unifier, bringing public, private and nonprofit sectors together to better tackle challenges.
Make an Impact Through Philanthropy
Whether you’d like to establish a donor-advised fund, explore other vehicles for charitable giving or discover ways to make an impact in Fairfield County, our experienced staff can help you navigate the process with ease.
Contact us for more information:
Kristy Jelenik
Vice President of Development.
(203) 750-3200
kjelenik@fccfoundation.org
