Sailing Into A Second Season For twenty years, the Community Foundation of Middlesex County has been defined by its grassroots approach to philanthropy, leadership, and legacy. We help connect valued donors with local nonprofits to address community needs and improve the quality of life for all. We do this by funding nonprofit programs and services, and by going “beyond the grant” by offering workshops, seminars, webinars and one-on-one consulting to help our nonprofit partners flourish. This past year we had the pleasure of connecting with Deep River resident Ray Hayes, and Pay4Ward, his newly established charitable organization that helps an…
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Mar
Mar
The move is complete and CFMC is settling in at 49 Main Street in Middletown. We are incredibly grateful to the Tomc family for this gift to the community, and the crew of Brown & Wimler for their incredible renovations. We would also like to thank all of the outstanding volunteers who helped make the move possible: Brian Abely, Randy Clegg, Alison Brinkmann, Bill Guerra, John, Middletown High School Wrestling Team, Scott Rubinow, Tracey Ohaus, John Biddiscombe, Ray Hayes, and Riz Rizzo. Check out some of the pictures of the move. We’re still settling in but, please stop by and see us!
Read the latest Newsletter, March 2017
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Jan
CFMC receives Tocqueville Award The Community Foundation of Middlesex County was honored and humbled to receive a special recognition on behalf of the community in January. During its annual meeting honoring key supporters, Middlesex United Way named CFMC the 2016 Tocqueville Society Philanthropy Award recipient. The honor is given to organizations or individuals who inspire philanthropy.The recognition coincides with CFMC’s 20th anniversary. Accepting the award on behalf of CFMC and Middlesex County, Cynthia Clegg, President & CEO, remarked, “Together we believe that Middlesex County can be even better than it already is. With our donors, we put passion to work…
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Jan
Jan
Make new friends, but keep the old… you know the song. Here at Community Foundation, that’s what’s happening on our board! Andre McMillian was elected to his first term on the CFMC Board at its December meeting. Andre is the Director of Domestic and Aftermarket Business Development at Pratt & Whitney. He has a host of responsibilities which include identifying new business opportunities for the aerospace industry as well as customer communications. When he’s not hard at work, Andre enjoys time with his family in East Hampton, where he has strong ties to his community. Welcome Andre! Originally elected in 2006,…
Read the latest Newsletter, January 2017
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Jan
Jan
Community Foundation of Middlesex County to Receive $8 Million Bequest The Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC) received an early 20th anniversary gift this year with news that the nonprofit organization will be the recipient of an $8 million bequest from the trust of the late Mary Janvrin. Ms. Janvrin and her pre-deceased sister Natalie Janvrin Wiggins lived quiet lives in Old Lyme. They shared a life-long love of all nature, particularly birds, as well as the arts and history.
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Dec
Dec
The IRA charitable rollover is now a permanent option for individuals age 70½ and older who want to make a gift of a lifetime during their lifetime. Donors are permitted to make a qualified charitable distribution from their IRA directly to a qualifying charity, such as the Community Foundation, without declaring the distribution as income. This is an excellent opportunity to establish a new fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County to fulfill your charitable dreams and wishes. Transfers from IRAs can fund Field of Interest, Designated, Education Award, and Undesignated Funds as well as support operations at the Community Foundation. This provision…
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Nov
You – our friends and neighbors in Middlesex County – do so much good in our community. It’s awe-inspiring! We think you’re great – and to celebrate National Community Foundation week and this season of gratitude, we are launching “15 Days of Your Giving.“
At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we know that everyone is a philanthropist – we see it every day in its most pure and simple form in each and every town throughout the county. We also know that philanthropy is easy – all it takes is connecting you and your unique passion to the community in which you live, work, and play. It’s that simple, and the Community Foundation is here to help connect those dots. We work with YOU, individuals, businesses, and organizations who all share the same desire to help our local area thrive. We listen and…