Fairfield County's Community Foundation
Norwalk, Connecticut · EIN 061083893 · Private foundation
Fairfield County's Community Foundation is a Connecticut-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $26.9M in giving and $291.4M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,282 grants for Fairfield County's Community Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Fairfield County's Community Foundation funds
Fairfield County's Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, immigrants & refugees, lgbtq people, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Council for Community Development Inc FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $3.1M | 2021 |
| Choose Chicago Foundation FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | Chicago, IL | $2.5M | 2021 |
| Business Education Fund FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | Auburn, CA | $1.5M | 2021 |
How to apply for funding from Fairfield County's Community Foundation
Fairfield County's Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at fccfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield County's Community Foundation
- Does Fairfield County's Community Foundation accept grant applications?
- Fairfield County's Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Fairfield County's Community Foundation fund?
- Fairfield County's Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include National Council for Community Development Inc, Choose Chicago Foundation, Business Education Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Fairfield County's Community Foundation give in grants?
- Fairfield County's Community Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $26.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $68.3M over 1,282 grants.
- Where is Fairfield County's Community Foundation located?
- Fairfield County's Community Foundation is based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 061083893.
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