Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

What Community Foundation of Greater New Britain does

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1941 that manages over $70 million in permanent charitable assets across Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington, Connecticut. The foundation operates four core product lines: Donor Advised Funds (established with a $5,000 minimum, managed in perpetuity), endowed Scholarship programs (55+ donor-established funds awarding over $350,000 annually to local students), Grantmaking (including Community Response grants, Catalyst Giving Circle grants up to $20,000, and Vouros Fund grants), and Donor Advised Fund administration through a Foundant-powered Donor Portal. CFGNB also operates a Capacity Building program offering free and subsidized workshops on fundraising, governance, leadership, data literacy (via Connecticut Data Collaborative partnership), and AI/cybersecurity (via Novus Insight partnership), plus community-facing sub-brands including the Catalyst Giving Circle, Young Philanthropy/Giving Brewsday, the Civic Leadership Fund, and the Greater New Britain Disaster Response Fund.

The foundation's business model centers on managed philanthropic services: it earns administrative fees on its $70M+ endowment, pools donor contributions to issue competitive grants and scholarships, and generates modest fee-based revenue from select capacity-building workshops (e.g., $75 Grant Mastery training, $475 TLS Leadership Experience) and membership programs (Catalyst Giving Circle at $50-$250 annually; Buzz at $25 annually). Its go-to-market is community-led, with referrals through local nonprofits, school guidance counselors, Main Street Community Foundation, and the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce. Underlying technology consists of third-party SaaS integrations including Foundant (donor portal), FCSuite (donation processing and fund management), Grant Interface (scholarship applications), and Constant Contact (email marketing); no proprietary technology platforms are disclosed. Under CEO David J. Obedzinski (2017-2025), the foundation established 90 new funds, awarded over $1.9 million in scholarships, and distributed over $13 million in grants, with leadership transitioning to Kaylah Milligan effective January 1, 2026.

Name

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Legal name

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Website

https://cfgnb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is a 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1941 that manages over $70 million in endowed charitable assets, administers Donor Advised Funds and scholarships, and issues grants and capacity-building support to nonprofits and residents across Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington, Connecticut.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation and Philanthropic Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

akta.pro primary industry

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Community foundation services
• Donor advised funds
• Charitable grantmaking
• Scholarship administration
• Nonprofit capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

New Britain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donor Advised Funds: Donors establish endowed funds with a minimum of $5,000, contributing over time until fully funded. Once established, these permanent funds make grants to nonprofit organizations in perpetuity, providing long-term sustainable philanthropy.
2. Endowed Scholarships: Donor-established scholarship funds managed by CFGNB that award scholarships to local students pursuing higher education, funded by investment returns on endowed principal.
3. Community Grants: Competitive grant programs supporting nonprofits in the four-town service area, including Catalyst Fund grants (up to $20,000), Community Response grants, and field-of-interest grants.
4. Capacity Building Services: Free workshops and training programs for nonprofits including professional development, technology training, and leadership development, with some fee-based advanced programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CFGNB is a community foundation that manages permanent charitable assets exceeding $70 million and channels philanthropic capital through donor advised funds, endowed scholarships, and competitive grants to nonprofits across Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington, Connecticut. The foundation also provides free and fee-based capacity building workshops for local nonprofits covering fundraising, governance, leadership, technology, AI, and cybersecurity.

Product overview

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is a philanthropic services organization established in 1941 that operates as a unified platform for charitable giving and nonprofit support in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington, Connecticut. The organization offers a core portfolio of charitable vehicles including Donor Advised Funds (minimum $5,000 to establish), Donor Portal (powered by Foundant database), and Scholarship Programs (over $350,000 annually from 55+ funds). Its grant-making ecosystem encompasses Community Response grants, the Catalyst Giving Circle (up to $12,500 per grant), Vouros Fund Grants, and Community Sponsorships. CFGNB extends its mission through capacity-building services including Data Literacy Workshops (via Connecticut Data Collaborative partnership) and Technology/AI/Cybersecurity Workshops (via Novus Insight partnership). Donor-facing services are supported by FCSuite for donations and Grant Interface for scholarship applications. The Foundation also operates specialty initiatives including Young Philanthropy/Giving Brewsday, the Civic Leadership Fund, and the Greater New Britain Disaster Response Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Donor Advised Funds Charitable funds that individuals or families establish with a minimum of $5,000 to actively participate in recommending grants to nonprofits aligned with their philanthropic interests. Donors contribute over time until fully funded, and these permanent funds make grants to nonprofits in perpetuity.
• Scholarships Scholarship program offering over $350,000 annually in awards from over 55 donor-established funds to graduating high school seniors in New Britain, Berlin, Plainville, and Southington, with select scholarships available for students in surrounding communities. Applications processed via Grant Interface portal.
• Grant Making Programs Competitive grant programs supporting nonprofits in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington, including Catalyst Fund grants (up to $20,000), Community Response grants, Vouros Fund Grants, Community Sponsorship Awards, and Reimagine & Revitalize (R2) Community Reinvestment Program.
• Catalyst Giving Circle Community-led giving circle where members pool resources ($50 first-time Discovery membership, $250 annual renewal) to collectively learn about community issues and vote on grants up to $12,500 to local nonprofits addressing community needs.
• Capacity Building Workshops for Nonprofits Free workshops for nonprofit organizations covering fundraising, nonprofit governance, staff wellbeing, leadership development, and technology training. Includes AI and cybersecurity workshops delivered via Novus Insight partnership, with consultant support mini grants up to $2,000.
• Data Literacy Workshops Workshop series in partnership with Connecticut Data Collaborative providing nonprofits with training on data literacy, data storytelling, and public data use to strengthen data-informed decision-making.
• Nonprofit Technology, AI, and Cybersecurity Workshops Free in-person workshops for nonprofits on AI fundamentals, responsible AI use, AI governance and risk management, technology training, cybersecurity, and acceptable use policies. Includes up to 2.5 hours of one-on-one consulting support funded by CFGNB. Led by Greg Bugbee of Novus Insight.
• Grant Mastery Training Fee-based two-day professional grant writing training workshop priced at $75 per person including breakfast and lunch, providing nonprofits with grant writing expertise and capacity building.
• TLS Leadership Experience

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $70 million in permanent charitable assets managed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stop & Shop (Bloomin' 4 Good Program)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2021CFGNB was selected as the benefiting organization in the Stop & Shop Bloomin' 4 Good Program for September 2021. For every $10.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet purchased at the Stop & Shop location at 109 Corbin Avenue, $1 was donated to CFGNB to support local food pantries.
• Connecticut Data CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFGNB partnered with the Connecticut Data Collaborative (CT Data) to present a series of interactive workshops on data literacy, enhancing communication, and supporting informed decision-making for nonprofits. Jackie Vancour from CT Data leads the workshops.
• Main Street Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Grant Mastery Training workshops offered in February 2025, combining resources to provide professional development for nonprofit grant writing.
• OKAY IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with OKAY Industries of New Britain and community volunteers to produce 22,000 face shields for healthcare workers and first responders during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Novus InsightcoreTechnology or IntegrationGreg Bugbee of Novus Insight leads technology workshops for nonprofits including AI Jumpstart and Technology, Cybersecurity & Acceptable Use workshops, with one-on-one consulting support funded by CFGNB.
• Klingberg Nexus CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for CFGNB's in-person capacity building workshops and training sessions for nonprofits, located at 370 Linwood Street, New Britain.
• Tomasso Buzz FundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA division of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce, the Buzz invites young professionals to connect, collaborate, and build relationships through networking events, educational seminars, and community giveback events. Buzz membership costs $25 per calendar year.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Connecticut Community Foundation: Community foundation serving greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut. Comparable donor-advised funds, scholarships, and competitive community grant programs serving a similar mid-sized CT donor base.
• Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: The largest community foundation in Connecticut, focused on the Greater Hartford region. Highly comparable as a community-based grantmaker and donor-advised-fund sponsor operating in the same state and serving overlapping donor and advisor networks.
• Valley Community Foundation: Community foundation serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley and Valley region of Connecticut. Comparable grant cycles, scholarship funds, and donor-advised fund services targeting a similar mid-sized Connecticut service area.
• American Savings Foundation: Connecticut-based private foundation focused on education and youth development scholarships and grants. Comparable scholarship administration and nonprofit grantmaking, and identified as a CFGNB capacity-building funding partner.
• Main Street Community Foundation: Connecticut-based community foundation serving Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, Plainville, and Plymouth. Directly comparable mission and service model, and already named as a CFGNB programming partner (Grant Mastery Training).

Broad incumbents

• Fidelity Charitable: The largest U.S. donor-advised fund sponsor. Competes for the same individual and family donor dollars through its national DAF platform, representing the dominant scaled alternative to community-foundation-based DAFs.
• Schwab Charitable: Large national donor-advised fund program affiliated with Charles Schwab. Comparable DAF product and competes with community foundations for charitable assets at the national level.

Regional players

• Cheshire County Community Foundation: Community foundation serving southwestern New Hampshire with a comparable small-staff community philanthropy model, donor-advised funds, scholarships, and community grants.
• Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation: Community foundation serving Berkshire County, MA, Columbia County, NY, and northwest Litchfield County, CT. Operates the same donor-advised fund, scholarship, and community grant model in an adjacent geography.

Emerging players

• National Philanthropic Trust: Independent national DAF sponsor and philanthropic services provider. Competes for donor-advised fund assets and offers a comparable set of giving vehicles to community foundations like CFGNB.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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