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BCF Grant Supports Branford’s Competitive Robotics Club!

Did you know that only two years ago, three juniors (now seniors) of Branford High School founded Branford’s first ever competitive robotics club? To be exact, the co-founders are Christian Bjork, Daniel DeCerbo-O’Brien and Joshua Josephy-Zack, and the official name of the club is the Branford High School…

Branford, Be Our Valentine!

With Valentine’s Day upon us, we’re feeling inspired to proclaim our love for Branford! So, how do we love Branford? Let us count the ways! We love Branford for its… People! The citizens of Branford never cease to amaze us, and that includes you! Branford people are the…

Got a Cause that Needs Funding? Apply for a BCF Grant!

Guess what? It’s time to apply for a competitive grant from the Branford Community Foundation (BCF)! What’s that? You’re not familiar with BCF’s competitive grant process? Here’s what you need to know to get started: • BCF loves to help our community! Whether it’s in the form of…

We’re Celebrating 40 Years!

Happy New Year! Do you know what the year 2020 signifies to the Branford Community Foundation? It’s our 40th anniversary! That’s right, BCF has been in service to the Branford community for 40 incredible years. We will spend the year celebrating in a variety of ways, and hope…

2020 Competitive Grant Applications due March 12

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce that the 2020 competitive grant application materials are now available on our website (click here). Applications are due by March 12th, 2020. In 2019, BCF committed $122,000 into the community in grants, scholarships, and leadership initiatives ranging from $500…

Thank You for Your Support!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your continued support of the Branford Community Foundation (BCF)! We couldn’t do all we do without your generous donations of time and money. BCF also wishes you and your family a very happy and joyous holiday season. Can you…

Thank You for Making Branford an Amazing Place to Live!

As you’re preparing for the upcoming holidays, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our gratitude for you, the amazing Branford community, for your continued support year after year to the Branford Community Foundation (BCF). We couldn’t do all we do without you! Did you know…

Tips for Staying Sane Through the Holidays

Happy Thanksgiving! We have officially entered “the season to be jolly,” but your mounting to-do list and skyrocketing stress level may tell a different story… If you are secretly feeling more melancholy than merry these days, we have some comforting news: You are not alone! In fact, many…

Learn the Tax Advantages to Donating!

With the end of 2019 fast approaching, we encourage those donors who are over 70½ years old to think about using the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) provision to donate a portion of their required minimum distributions (RMD) directly to Branford Community Foundation. The biggest benefit to you is…

Registration Is Now Open! Join Us for Our 2nd Annual 2019 Nonprofit Conference

Please join us on November 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the 2nd annual Non Profit Conference and Awards Celebration 2019, a collaboration between Branford Community Foundation, the Guilford Foundation, and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce. Last year’s conference was a huge success, drawing more than…