$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…

Branford Community Foundation (BCF) Announces New Fund in Partnership with Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the creation of a new fund: The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Medical and Wellness Endowment Fund. In partnership with Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, the designated fund aims to help provide necessary veterinary care for abandoned and stray animals who…

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…

Final Round Branford Community Foundation (BCF) and GSB Sponsorship Award Recipients Announced

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the third and final round of 2024 sponsorship awards in partnership with GSB. $6,000 will be distributed in this final round, resulting in a total of $30,000 awarded in sponsorships in 2024. Sponsorships are considered for a single event…

Branford Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

The Branford Community Foundation is pleased to welcome three new board members, Katherine Patricia (Kathy) Andriole, Linda Erlanger, and Bob Imperato. All are active members of the Branford Community who are passionate about giving back, making them welcome additions to the BCF team. Katherine Patricia (Kathy) Andriole was…

Branford Community Foundation Announces Distribution of 2023 Impact Report

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the distribution of the 2023 Impact Report, a reflection and documentation of the progress and impact of the work of the Foundation over the past year. In the 2023 Impact Report, BCF also spotlights the invaluable work of their…

Branford Community Foundation Awards over $49,000 in Scholarship Awards to members of the BHS class of 2024

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the distribution of over $49,000 in 37 individual scholarship awards to graduating seniors at Branford High School (BHS) following the annual Scholarship Awards Night on June 6. BCF manages just under 30 funds designated to provide scholarships to BHS…