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Branford Community Foundation Announces 2024 Impact Report

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2024 Impact Report.  In 2025, the Foundation celebrates its 45th anniversary. BCF’s success is rooted in decades of generous contributions from donors and the active engagement of our neighbors. The annual Impact Report showcases the…

2025 BCF Charity Golf Tournament

Over $90,000 Awarded in Branford Community Foundation 2025 Annual Grants

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of their 2025 annual grants. In total, $90,550 will be awarded to 29 recipients, including American Legion Corcoran Sundquist Post 83, Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance, Branford Compassion Club, Branford Early Learning Center, Branford Microfund, Camp Hazen…

Over $13,000 Distributed in Second Round of Branford Community Foundation (BCF) and GSB 2025 Sponsorship Awards

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the second round of 2025 sponsorship awards in partnership with GSB. The second round of funding will be awarded to 11 organizations receiving a combined total of $13,130 across 13 events. $30,000 is available in sponsorship funding annually from…

Branford Volunteer Month

This April was Branford Volunteer Month, officially declared by Branford First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove. Branford Volunteer Month was intended to build upon the nationally recognized Volunteer Month and to bring the focus here to our shoreline community. Branford Volunteer Month was a chance to recognize and celebrate the…

$11,750 Distributed in First Round of Branford Community Foundation (BCF) and GSB 2025 Sponsorship Awards

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the first round of 2025 sponsorship awards in partnership with GSB. The first round of funding will be awarded to 11 organizations receiving a combined total of $11,750 across 12 events. $30,000 is available in funding total for 2025 from…

Branford Community Foundation (BCF) 2025 Annual Grant Application Opens January 22!

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce that the 2025 annual grant application will be available online beginning January 22, 2025. In 2024, BCF awarded 34 grants through its competitive grant making process. These grants ranged from $800 to $8,000 with an average award of $2,700. …

Branford Community Foundation (BCF) Announces New Online Volunteer Platform, BranfordVolunteers.org

There are dozens of nonprofits and charitable organizations doing great work in and around Branford, and thousands of residents with the skills and desire to help. But until now, there hasn’t been an easy way to connect the two.  The new BranfordVolunteers.org makes that connection.  Supported by the…

Charity Golf Tournament Photos!

Thank you to our golfers, diners, sponsors, auction donors, and the incredible team that made the first ever BCF Charity Golf Tournament such a success. We can’t do what we do without your support, and this tournament was a true testament to how much our community and our…

BCF Charity Golf Tournament (October 2024)

Join us for a Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Branford Community Foundation on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club. The Charity Golf Tournament is presented by Thimble Island Private Wealth. SCHEDULE: 10:30am Putting Practice/Driving Range Opens 11:15 Lunch 12 noon ShotGun…