Philanthropy in Connecticut
In This Area
- Connecticut Grantmakers Online
The largest and most comprehensive online database of Connecticut foundations and corporate grantmakers
- Connecticut Toolkit for Giving
A thoughtful online guide to your choices for philanthropic giving.
- Philanthropy Basics
An introduction to philanthropy and the different types of foundations and grantmakers.
- Women's Philanthropy
Throughout the world, philanthropy by women and girls and for women and girls has grown, strengthened and become more visible. Here in Connecticut, women’s and girls’ funds have become a force in philanthropy.
- Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities
Snapshots highlighting just a few of the ways philanthropy is working on issues of concern to all of us in our Connecticut communities.
- Giving Stories
Connecticut donors graciously share their stories on the joys of giving to charitable causes.
- Statistics and Trends
Profiles of giving and philanthropy in Connecticut, including "Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights."
- Connecticut Philanthropy Summit
Access materials from the past Connecticut Philanthropy Summits, the Council's annual luncheon and convening of Council members and friends.
- Connecticut Philanthropy Digest
Find summaries of grantmaker activities in this news digest for Connecticut's foundations and grantmakers.
- Filer and Newman Awards
Find information on the Council's two philanthropy awards: the John H. Filer Award which honors individual(s) who have demonstrated leadership in encouraging private action for the public good in Connecticut; and the Martha S. Newman Award which honors an individual who has demonstrated outstanding staff performance in serving the philanthropic community.
- Ways to Share, A Holiday Wish List
The "Holiday Wish List" is a collection of the seasonal needs of nonprofits that directly serve children, families and adults from Thanksgiving to Three Kings Day (Jan 6). Find Ways YOU Can Share and make a difference with nonprofits and those they serve. Find how a Connecticut nonprofit can participate in this resource.
Links
- The Power of Giving: Philanthropy
Power of Giving: Philanthropy, produced by Connecticut Public Television (CPTV), looks at the history of giving, particularly in Connecticut, and examines the actions of men and women who devoted their lives and resources to those in need. The documentary also focuses on modern-day philanthropic efforts and features Council members: Bob Forrester, Newman’s Own Foundation; Ingrid Manning, Connecticut Community Foundation in Waterbury; and Emily Tow Jackson, The Tow Foundation. A historical perspective is presented by Frank Kirkpatrick from Trinity College, who leads the Council's popular philanthropy seminar. The program is narrated by Council board member, Anita Ford Saunders.
