The Connecticut Community Foundation
The Connecticut Community Foundation is a public charity and community foundation based in Waterbury, Connecticut. Established in 1923, it serves as the region's center for philanthropy, engaging the community to address local needs by connecting charitable resources to sustainable programs across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$175.5M
+16.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.1M
+34.2% YoY
Grant Count
216
+7.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+24.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation fosters an equitable and inclusive community in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills by inspiring generosity, supporting organizations, and cultivating effective leaders.
Primary funding areas include:
- Arts and Culture — supporting community access to quality arts experiences
- Building Equitable Opportunity — addressing pathways to long-term success, including education, youth development, job training, financial literacy, and housing security
- Grassroots Leadership
- Human Services
- Health
- Older Adults
- Education
- Environment
- Social Services
- Women's Issues
Grantmaking
The Foundation distributes approximately $8.3 million in grants and scholarships annually, including roughly $2 million through staff and committee-directed grantmaking.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards fall between $5,010 and $659,353.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves 21 towns in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut, with primary focus on Connecticut, though grantmaking also extends to New York and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $175,543,888
- Total Revenues: $26,062,259
- Total Expenses: $11,449,154
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $175,543,888 | $150,828,054 | $129,494,549 |
| Revenue | $26,062,259 | $14,938,642 | $12,635,869 |
| Expenses | $11,449,154 | $10,017,142 | $10,244,892 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,150,643 | $4,656,923 | $5,103,745 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
22 open opportunities from The Connecticut Community Foundation
Barbara and Frank Quadrato Veterinary Scholarship Grant
THE CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Building Equitable Opportunity Grant
THE CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Carl J. Niedzial Memorial Scholarship Grant
THE CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Leadership:
- Julie Loughran — President & CEO
- Barbara Ryer — Director of Finance
- Heidi Green — Director of Development
Board Leadership:
- Kathy Taylor — Chair
- Douglas Johnson — Vice Chair
- David Pelletier — Treasurer
- Brian Henebry — Secretary
Board Trustees: Stephen Seward, Eric Polokoff, John Newton, Kathleen McPadden, Kathryn Kehoe, Brian Jones, Elizabeth Johnson, Michael Giardina, Valerie Friedman, Barbara Bradbury-Pape, Kathy Bower, Daniel Bedard, Reginald Beamon
Staff: 18 employees
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL GIARDINA | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JEAN SOLOMON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AVERY GADDIS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN BROCHHAUSEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANGELA CHAPMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TONY CIOCCA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| REBECCA ELECK BRUCE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH FREW | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUBIRA GORDON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES A HIGGINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JANIE MCDERMOTT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JESSICA OCASIO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TOMAS OLIVO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ADRIENNE PARKMOND | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER REMPFER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOANN REYNOLDS-BALANDA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SARAN WHITE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIAN JONES | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 9/24) | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN SEWARD | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 6/24) | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH FOORD | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 6/24) | 1 | — |
| JULIE LOUGHRAN | PRESIDENT & CEO (UNTIL 06/24) | 40 | $119,899 |
| KATHY TAYLOR | PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 06/24) | 40 | $100,586 |
| BARBARA RYER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $145,426 |
| JOSH CAREY | GRANTS MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $113,565 |
| WANDA CORREA | VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNITY IMPACT | 40 | $134,626 |
| CYNTHIA MERRICK | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $102,512 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation hosts Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills, an annual 36-hour online giving event designed to support nonprofits and causes in the region. Recent grant awards have supported organizations including the Waterbury Development Corporation ($659,353), Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury ($389,457), and Arts for Learning Connecticut ($7,000).
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $7,000 Grant from ...Contact Information
Address: 43 Field Street, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702
Phone: 203.753.1315
Fax: 203.756.3054
Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Email:
- info@conncf.org — general questions
- grants@conncf.org — grants inquiries
- scholarships@conncf.org — scholarships
- women@conncf.org — Women's Fund
- givelocal@conncf.org — Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills event
Website: conncf.org
Subject 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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