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The Great Give is May 6-7, 2026!

Learn how you can support local nonprofits.

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Community Healing Through the Arts

Please join us on May 12 for The Community Foundation's 2026 Annual Meeting at New Haven's historic Shubert Theatre.

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Recap: Women Founders Pitch Night

The Mission Investments Company champions women entrepreneurs.

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About Us

What is The Community Foundation?

Learn more about who we are and what we do as Greater New Haven's permanent trust.

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NEWS & EVENTS

New Haven Healthy Start Inspires Breastfeeding-Friendly Worksites in New Haven April 21, 2026

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Events Experience ¡Taíno Vive! at the Peabody Museum with the Progreso Latino Fund April 30, 2026

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Giving Bob Parker Community in the Arts Fund February 09, 2026

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Events The Groundwater Approach: A Racial Equity Workshop May 27, 2026

Events Succession Planning for Leadership Continuity May 13, 2026

Events 2026 Annual Meeting: Community Healing Through the Arts May 12, 2026

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Supporting Nonprofits

Nonprofit Resource Center

This library of resources is designed for anyone involved in nonprofit work in Greater New Haven including executive directors, board members, volunteers and staff with any level of experience.

Nonprofit Resource Center

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Planned Giving

Your Charitable Estate Plans

Making a planned gift is a wonderful way to achieve your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals while you support the community and the causes you care about most.

Planned Giving Options and Resources

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Community Fund for Women & Girls

Celebrating 30 Years + Beyond!

In 2025, The Community Fund for Women & Girls marked 30 years of working to improve the quality of life for women and girls in our region in through education, research, advocacy and – most importantly – by encouraging women's philanthropy. Learn more about our 30th Anniversary milestones and join the movement!

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Education

Scholarships

Learn more about scholarship opportunities made possible by funds at The Community Foundation.

Scholarship Opportunities

News

Stay Connected

Community is not something we simply describe; it is something we build, renew and protect. Read more in our latest newsletter.

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Basic Needs

The Basic Needs Fund

Help ensure grant resources are available for neighbors in need – now and in the future. Learn more about the Basic Needs Fund.

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Promoting Latino Leadership

The 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 Latines today.

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Increasing Giving

The Vineyard Project In New Haven

The Vineyard Project In New Haven is recognizing and amplifying the vibrant Black history and culture of our local community.

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Opportunity and Equity

New Haven Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

The New Haven Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (NHE3) is a strategy of The Community Foundation Mission Investments Company that offers grants and technical assistance for small business owners. More information and the grant application is at e3connector.com.

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