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OUR STORY

Remembering our past & investing in our future.

MERIDEN-WALLINGFORD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Since 1997, Meriden-Wallingford Community Foundation has provided funding for cultural, educational, economic, health services throughout Meriden and Wallingford. Our foundation continues to address the charitable and humanitarian needs of families, individuals and nonprofits in our communities. By investing local funds and memorial foundations, we aim to fulfill philanthropic goals that create a better Meriden and Wallingford for generations to come.

COLLABORATIVE EXPERTISE AND PERSONALIZED SERVICE

Meriden-Wallingford Community Foundation offers a variety of giving options to accommodate the charitable objectives of individuals, families and organizations. Each fund in the foundation receives expert planning and ongoing financial management. With careful oversight and attention to detail, MWCF has guided dozens of funds to fulfilling their charitable goals.

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REMEMBERING OUR PAST

Meriden's Phil Ashton Leaves Behind Special Legacy
Our former President, Philip Ashton is remembered for his dedication and generosity to the Meriden and Wallingford. Phil is shown here presenting a check from the Ashton Fund to the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden.
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INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE

With a collection of individual funds, our foundation aims to create a better future and more opportunities for all people in Meriden and Wallingford.

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​10 REASONS TO JOIN MERIDEN-WALLINGFORD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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  1.  We are a local nonprofit with deep roots in the Meriden and Wallingford communities.

  2.  We are professionals with broad expertise in community issues and needs.

  3.  We provide highly personalized service tailored to each donor's charitable and financial interests.

  4.  We help people in causes they care about.

  5.  We are flexible enough to facilitate even the most complex forms of giving.

  6.  We partner with professional financial advisers to create effective charitable giving plans.

  7.  We offer the maximum tax advantage for most gifts under federal law.

  8.  We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts.

  9.  We build endowment funds in perpetuity.

  10.  We are leaders in convening community organizations and coordinating resources.

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OFFICE LOCATION

Meriden-Wallingford Community Foundation
35 Pleasant Street, Suite 1E
Meriden, Connecticut

06450-7856

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