Founded / 1969

Mission / The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut, Inc., endeavors to enrich the quality of life for residents of northwest Connecticut by facilitating local philanthropy, convening stakeholders in community welfare, strengthening the regional nonprofit network, and collaborating with other funders to ensure efficient resource deployment.

Assets / $17.98 million

Geographic area / 20 towns in northwest Connecticut

Funds under management / 254  

Total 2010 scholarships awarded / $63,200.00

Total 2010 grants / $1,046,837.88

Total 2010 grants and scholarships / $1,110,537.88

Number of 2010 grantees / 205

Number of 2010 scholarship recipients / 101

Number of annual contributions / 1,952

Number of volunteers / more than 125

Gifts received in 2010 / $1.7 million

Established in 1969, The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut, Inc., serves Litchfield County with a collection of over 250 funds that support nonprofit organizations and provide scholarships to area students in 20 towns within the Northwest Corner, including: Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan /Falls Village, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winchester/Winsted.