Fairfield County's Community Foundation

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation promotes philanthropy as a means to create change in Fairfield County, focusing on innovative and collaborative solutions to critical issues impacting the community. Our vison is to foster a vital and inclusive community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation manages assets of $180 million in 570 charitable funds, and has granted more than $180 million since its inception in 1992 to strengthen the communities in Fairfield County. The Foundation undergoes a vigorous accreditation process every five years and is certified as compliant with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.