Community Foundation of Greater New
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is a 501(c)(3) public charity and one of the oldest community foundations in the nation, established in 1941. Based in New Britain, Connecticut, the organization serves as a signature resource for philanthropic giving and community development in the Greater New Britain area. The Foundation manages permanent charitable assets and serves as both a grantmaker and strategic partner for addressing community issues.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$72.4M
+27.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+47.7% YoY
Grant Count
56
+3.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+42.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To inspire philanthropy, responsibly manage permanent charitable assets, and partner to address key community issues through strategic leadership.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education (including early childhood development initiatives and scholarship awards)
- Arts, Culture & Heritage
- Health & Human Services
- Community & Economic Development
The Foundation manages more than 300 charitable funds and provides community response grants supporting programs and organizations across these areas of interest.
Grantmaking
The Foundation awarded $282,080 in designated grants to The Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin in 2023. Additional grants supported renovation projects and medical research initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily serves New Britain, Berlin, Plainville, and Southington, Connecticut. Grant-making activities also extend to Connecticut, Georgia, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $56.7–$72.4 million (figures vary by source)
- Annual Revenue: $3.04 million
- Annual Expenses: $3.26 million
- Total Liabilities: $120,000
- Endowment: Approximately $70 million
Staffing: The Foundation employs 7 staff members.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $72,424,122 | $56,739,687 | $51,582,187 |
| Revenue | $14,994,324 | $3,040,968 | $2,837,690 |
| Expenses | $4,099,275 | $3,262,474 | $3,293,702 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,342,290 | $2,160,590 | $1,495,513 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
248 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
36 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Greater New
Allen and Rosalind Humes Humanitarian Scholarship Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW
Amount
US $500 - US $30,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Alma Exley Scholarship Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW
Amount
US $500 - US $30,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Austrian-Hungarian Singing – Sick Benefit Society Donau, Inc. Scholarship Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW
Amount
US $500 - US $30,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM SALINA | BOARD CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JESSICA HERNANDEZ | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JOHN COOKLEY | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| ZACHARY ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TIMOTHY FITZPATRICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JERRELL HARGRAVES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NINA JANKOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JANIS JERMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR CAMELIA LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PASTOR THOMAS MILLS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR FAWATIH MOHAMED-ABOUH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICHARD DIGHELLO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM OSTAPCHUK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER FARLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR VIOLET SIMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR ZULMA TORO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR NICOLE SANDERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID OBEDZINSKI | PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 40 | $191,000 |
| ROBERT TROJANOWSKI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $137,079 |
| JOELINE WRUCK | DIRECTOR OF GRANTS AND INITIATIVES | 40 | $103,363 |
| KAYLAH MILLIGAN | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $101,250 |
Contact Information
Address: 74A Vine Street, New Britain, CT 06052-1409
Phone: 860.229.6018
Fax: 860.225.2666
Website: cfgnb.org
Office Hours: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST
EIN: 06-6036461
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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