The New Canaan Community Foundation thrives because of the generosity and dedication of our community. Every gift supports local nonprofits, programs, and initiatives that make our town stronger. Your contributions allow us to meet needs, respond to challenges, and create a lasting, meaningful impact.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating community and generosity at the 2025 Fall Fête, returning to The Country Club of New Canaan on November 8th.

Be part of a cherished New Canaan tradition! Volunteer for the 30th Annual Holiday House Tour and help support local nonprofits while enjoying an inside look at some of the town’s most beautiful homes.

Join NCCF this November for an informative evening on charitable giving trends, upcoming tax law changes, and how thoughtful planning today can make a lasting impact in our community tomorrow.

NCCF’s Spring Luncheon was featured in New Canaan, Darien + Rowayton Magazine, highlighting a powerful conversation with bestselling author Tara Westover about education, resilience, and community impact.

This fall, NCCF is opening applications and recognition opportunities for nonprofits, students, and volunteers, three ways to get involved and make a lasting impact in our community.

Listen at this year’s Grant Awards as YMCA Executive Director Margaret Riley highlights the impact of NCCF’s $100,000 grant. The funding supports a permanent energy system that reduces carbon emissions while ensuring the YMCA can provide critical emergency shelter services for the New Canaan community.

We’re excited to welcome two new team members to NCCF! Ann Rodwell-Lawton joins as Vice President, bringing over a decade of nonprofit leadership, and Brendan McMorrow joins as Development Associate, bringing a background in media and storytelling. Together, they bring fresh energy and expertise to our mission of serving the community.

With $195,000 awarded this year, the Sapienza Scholarship continues to invest in education and open doors for local students.

Thanks to the generosity of Caffeine & Carburetors supporters, more than $15,000 was raised to launch the Automotive Assistance Program, helping local families stay on the road.

The New Canaan Community Foundation is now accepting applications for two behavioral health grant opportunities, with proposals due by September 19 at 11:30 PM. Funding is available for systems-level initiatives in lower Fairfield County that strengthen behavioral health infrastructure, as well as New Canaan-based programs responding to the 2024 Community Health & Well-Being Survey.

Join New Canaan Parent Support Group (NCPSG) on August 27 at 6 South Avenue for an evening of live music and powerful recovery stories. New Canaan Community Foundation is proud to co-host this impactful event, the largest of its kind in Connecticut.

Meet the two new members of NCCF’s Board of Directors, Sarah Casey and Anne Wagner. We also welcome Chris Schipper as Board Chair, now leading a group of over 20 dedicated community volunteers working to support local needs.

Learn more about NCCF’s funding highlights from the 2025 Annual Grant Awards, which included deepening impact across need areas: Behavioral Health, Early Childhood and Human Services.