START A FUND

Investing in the future of Meriden and Wallingford.

COMPLETE THESE 4 STEPS

STEP 1

Learn about the Community Foundation: who we are, what we do, and what can we do for you or your client.

STEP 2

Identify a charitable giving opportunity and the Community Foundation solution. What problems are we solving?

STEP 3

Pick a financial strategy that meets your needs and those of others. Choose a type of fund, method of giving, and assets to give.

Step 4

Decide what assets you or your client will contribute and when. Enjoy the benefits of the Community Foundation.

We are a local nonprofit with deep roots in the Meriden and Wallingford communities.
We are professionals with broad expertise in community issues and needs.
We provide highly personalized service tailored to each donor's charitable and financial interests.
We help people in causes they care about.
We are flexible enough to facilitate even the most complex forms of giving.
We partner with professional financial advisers to create effective charitable giving plans.
We offer the maximum tax advantage for most gifts under federal law.
We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts.
We build endowment funds in perpetuity.
We are leaders in convening community organizations and coordinating resources.