With federal tax changes coming in 2026, now is the time to make your charitable giving go further. Learn how donor-advised funds and other strategies can maximize both your impact on the community and your personal tax benefits.

This holiday season, we celebrate the generosity of New Canaan. In 2025, NCCF awarded $1.04 million to 94 local nonprofits, helping strengthen our community. Here’s a message from the tri-chairs of the Annual Appeal about the impact of your support and how you can help continue this important work.

The New Canaan Holiday House Tour returns this week, showcasing six beautifully decorated homes while raising charitable funds through NCCF’s partnership with the Newcomers Club of New Canaan.

Friends, neighbors, and supporters came together at NCCF’s Fall Fête for an unforgettable evening of dining, dancing, and philanthropy. Celebrate the night’s highlights and relive the moments in our photo gallery.

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.

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.

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.

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.