The Community Foundation for Greater New
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is a public charity and community foundation based in New Haven, Connecticut. Established in 1928, it is among the oldest and largest of more than 700 community foundations in the United States and remains the largest grantmaker in a region of twenty towns located in central Connecticut. The organization operates as a philanthropic institution serving donors, nonprofits, and the Greater New Haven community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$627.4M
-11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$23.4M
Grant Count
505
Avg Grant Size
$46K
Mission & Focus Areas
The Community Foundation works with donors to build an endowment that inspires, supports, informs, listens to and collaborates with the people and organizations of Greater New Haven to build an ever more connected, inclusive, equitable and philanthropic community.
The Foundation's primary program areas include:
- Civic Vitality – grants supporting programs and services that promote civic vitality
- Health – grants supporting programs and services that ensure health and wellness
- Arts and Culture – grants supporting programs and services that promote arts and culture
- Education – grants supporting programs and services that provide quality education
- Economic Success – grants supporting programs and services that promote regional economic success
- Youth – grants supporting programs and services that promote healthy youth development
- Basic Needs – grants supporting programs and services that promote basic human needs
- Environment – grants supporting programs and services that promote protection of the environment
Grantmaking
The Community Foundation offers multiple competitive funding opportunities throughout the year with varying criteria and deadlines.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
The Foundation requires organizations to meet minimum eligibility requirements before applying. The Foundation offers a 2026 Grantseeker Webinar (recorded) to help organizations learn about grant program offerings and processes. Organizations seeking funding are encouraged to review eligibility requirements and FAQs on the Foundation's website.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Foundation primarily serves Greater New Haven and a region of twenty towns in central Connecticut. Grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services primarily in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $627,372,618
- Total Revenues: $55,709,123
- Total Expenses: $43,280,021
- Annual Income: $287.5M
- Number of Employees: 54
Tax Status:
- EIN: 06-6032106
- IRS Ruling Year: 1941
- Tax Classification: 501(c)(3)
- NTEE Code: T310 (Community Foundations)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $627,372,618 | $712,043,213 | $679,592,958 |
| Revenue | $55,709,123 | $55,299,428 | $73,644,314 |
| Expenses | $43,280,021 | $44,909,487 | $95,774,412 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,838,091 | $30,590,517 | $46,133,735 |
| 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
102 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
16 open opportunities from The Community Foundation for Greater New
Basic Needs Fund
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Basic Needs Fund Grant Program
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CFGNH: Event Sponsorship Grant
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW
Amount
Up to US $2,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MORAND | DIRECTOR (FROM 1/2024) | 1 | — |
| GREG PEPE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FERNANDO J MUNIZ | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| EMILY WANG | DIRECTOR (FROM 1/2024) | 1 | — |
| MARCELLA NUNEZ-SMITH | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TERRY JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VALARIE SHULTZ WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ENOLA AIRD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VLAD CORIC | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH CHURCHWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER TOOKES ALEXOPOULOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM W GINSBERG | PRESIDENT & CEO (LEFT 11/2024) | 40 | $557,085 |
| ANDREW F ALDEN | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 40 | $401,006 |
| WENDY GAMBA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 37.5 | $229,925 |
| KAREN DUBOIS-WALTON | PRESIDENT & CEO (START 11/2024) | 40 | $54,543 |
| CHRISTINA CIOCIOLA | SR. VP FOR GRANT MAKING | 37.5 | $301,311 |
| DOROTHY WESTON-MURPHY | SR. VP FOR DEVELOPMENT | 37.5 | $264,257 |
| LEON BAILEY | SR. VP FOR ORGANIZATIONAL | 37.5 | $262,256 |
| CHRISTOPHER KOLER | MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTMENTS | 37.5 | $201,891 |
| YOLANDA CALDERA-DURANT | VP FOR PROGRAM & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 37.5 | $180,220 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**The Great Give 2026**
The Community Foundation participates in The Great Give, a 36-hour online fundraising event scheduled for May 6-7, 2026. In 2025, The Great Give raised nearly $4.4 million for 500+ nonprofits serving Greater New Haven. The event features matching funds and prizes from The Community Foundation, the Valley Community Foundation, and other sponsors. Nonprofit registration deadline for 2026 is April 22 (April 16 for consideration for Donor Advised Fund grants).
Community Fund for Women & Girls 2026 \u2013 Pathways Grant**Organizational Recognition**
The Community Foundation received a Four-Star rating with a 100% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics, indicating strong financial stewardship and organizational accountability.
Press Releases | The Community Foundation for Greater New HavenSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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