FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 061083893 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

NORWALK, CT

Total Revenue
$21,278,159
Total Expenses
$32,959,648
Total Assets
$291,351,607
Net Assets
$289,449,323
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
MENDI BLUE
Phone
2037503200
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1982, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $21.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $33.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 55% operating deficit.

Mission

FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (THE "COMMUNITY FOUNDATION"), PARTNERS WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO CREATE A FAIRFIELD COUNTY WHERE EVERY PERSON HAS AN EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. THE OVERARCHING GOAL OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY. THIS MEANS ELIMINATING DISPARITIES IN INCOME, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING AND HEALTH. TO DO THIS TRANSFORMATIVE WORK, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOSTERS AND FACILITATES THE COMING TOGETHER OF THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT SECTORS. AS A COMMUNITY LEADER, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS ADVISOR AND CATALYST FOR EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY, CREATES AND MANAGES CHARITABLE FUNDS AND ADDRESSES COMMUNITY NEEDS WITH STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING, PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES: - PERSONALIZED PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORY SERVICES, GRANT SERVICES AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP TO FUND HOLDERS. - COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC, COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS KEY REGIONAL ISSUES, SUCH AS EDUCATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HEALTH, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND OTHER AREAS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON OLDER YOUTH, WOMEN AND GIRLS AND IMMIGRANTS. - GRANTS, COUNSEL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/LEADERSHIP AND OTHER TRAINING TO LOCAL NONPROFITS. - RESEARCH ON NONPROFITS AND CAUSES, DUE DILIGENCE AND CONSULTATION WITH AGENCIES AND MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF GRANT PROGRAMS AND FOUNDATION INITIATIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $26,877,828 Revenue: $0

GRANTS - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDED AND MADE GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND...

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GRANTS - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDED AND MADE GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND GIRLS, HEALTH, IMMIGRATION SUPPORT AND NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,377,344 Revenue: $46,320

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP - FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS COLLABORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES TO MAKE AN IMPACT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS, OLDER YOUTH (WHO ARE NOT IN...

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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP - FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS COLLABORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES TO MAKE AN IMPACT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS, OLDER YOUTH (WHO ARE NOT IN SCHOOL OR EMPLOYED), EQUITABLE HEALTH, ESPECIALLY MATERNAL HEALTH, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AS WELL AS INCOME AND ASSET BUILDING. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS FAIRFIELD COUNTY NONPROFITS BY PROVIDING WORKSHOPS, TRAININGS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AGENCIES AND THEIR STAFF & VOLUNTEERS THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE.

Program 3
Expenses: $258,352 Revenue: $0

PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORY SERVICES - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EDUCATES DONORS, AGENCIES AND THE COMMUNITY TO INCREASE LOCAL PHILANTHROPY TO PROVIDE A STRONG BASE OF SUPPORT FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY...

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PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORY SERVICES - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EDUCATES DONORS, AGENCIES AND THE COMMUNITY TO INCREASE LOCAL PHILANTHROPY TO PROVIDE A STRONG BASE OF SUPPORT FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,770,014
Program Service Revenue $46,320
Investment Income $5,464,664
Other Revenue $-2,839
TOTAL REVENUE $21,278,159

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $26,877,828
Salaries & Benefits $3,825,284
Fundraising Expenses $1,087,493
Program Expenses $29,513,524
Other Expenses $2,256,536
TOTAL EXPENSES $32,959,648

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $21,278,159 $20,262,842 +0.1%
Expenses $32,959,648 $31,203,706 +0.1%
Net Income $-11,681,489 $-10,940,864 +0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
35
Volunteers
72

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$629,567
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAYA REDDI BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAYTON H FOWLER BOARD VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER C WHITNEY BOARD TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN FRAADE BOARD SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY L BENNTT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRENCE CHENG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA CASTELLANO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN EDWARDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA FARRELLY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN GONZALEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MINDY HOUCK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOETTE KATZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHARINE SACHS LUMBY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES MACCORMACK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL MARCUS BOARD MEMBER, THRU JUNE 25 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK PRESBURY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIE ROCHA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PRESTON TISDALE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHANIEL YORDON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MENDI BLUE PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$327,505 $49,228 $376,733
WILLIAM ANDREWS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$200,483 $52,351 $252,834
ELAINE MINTZ VP, STRATEGY & EXTERNAL RELATIONS 40.00
Highest
$196,441 $11,948 $208,389
TARA BERLINGO VP, PEOPLE & CULTURE 40.00
Highest
$175,429 $10,814 $186,243
JOSEPH COLLIN VP, PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$177,702 $47,131 $224,833
LUTONYA RUSSELL-HUMES VP, GRANTS & PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$174,823 $11,693 $186,516
RYAN DEAL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$116,773 $6,552 $123,325
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $21,278,159 $32,959,648 $291,351,607 $-11,681,489
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $21,897,687 $30,384,938 $267,327,634 $-8,487,251
2022 $46,758,216 $29,118,417 $258,439,176 $17,639,799
2021 $42,534,303 $34,729,790 $264,164,706 $7,804,513
2020 $30,251,741 $28,214,357 $213,804,475 $2,037,384
2019 $36,090,284 $25,590,140 $220,753,385 $10,500,144
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