Capacity Building Workshops

In addition to awarding grants, VCF works with its partner in philanthropy, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, to offer capacity building workshops throughout the year and charitable asset management through Organization Funds.

Organization Funds

Organization Funds are for nonprofits that wish to have their charitable assets managed according to a long-term investment model alongside the Valley Community Foundation’s endowment, both of which are managed by its affiliate The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Inc. A revocable investment management agreement is available to these 501(c)(3) organizations as part of on-going efforts to strengthen the nonprofit sector.

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Monroe Center Cemetery Association Organization Fund »

05.29.2026

Est. 2025 by the Monroe Center Cemetery Association (MCC).

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Christ Episcopal Church Ansonia Fund »

Est. 2024 by the leadership of Christ Episcopal Church in Ansonia

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Agency on Aging Fund at VCF »

05.26.2022

Est. 2021 as an organization fund by the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut.

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Oxford Land Trust Fund »

12.30.2019

Est. 2019 as a revocable organization fund by a transfer of assets to benefit the Oxford Land Trust.

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Shelton Land Conservation Trust Fund »

12.04.2019

Est. 2019 as a revocable organization fund by a transfer of assets to benefit the Shelton Land Conservation Trust.

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St. Vincent de Paul of the Valley Organizational Fund »

06.27.2019

Est. 2019 as a revocable organization fund by a transfer of assets to benefit St. Vincent de Paul of the Valley.

TEAM Legacy Fund »

05.13.2019

Established in 2018 by the Board of Directors of TEAM Inc.

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Rowland R. Strong and Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship Organization Fund »

05.13.2019

Established in 2018 by the Board of Directors of the Rowland R. Strong & Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Massaro Farm Legacy Fund »

05.13.2019

Est. 2018 by Massaro Community Farm, Inc.

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Massaro Community Farm Fund »

05.22.2018

Est. 2017 by the Board of Directors of the Massaro Community Farm, Inc.

Troop 3 – Derby Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Alumni & Friends Fund »

04.26.2018

Est. 2013 as a revocable organization fund by a transfer of assets.

Plumb Memorial Tri-Centennial Endowment Fund »

04.01.2016

Est. 2016 by transfer from Board of Directors of Plumb Memorial Library

Plumb Memorial Reserve Fund »

05.16.2015

Est. 2015 as a revocable organization fund.

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Shelton Historical Society Endowment Fund »

01.26.2015

Est. in 2015 as a revocable organization fund.

TEAM Reserve Fund »

09.22.2013

Est. 2013 as a revocable organization fund by a transfer of assets.

Troop 3 - Derby BSA Alumni and Friends Foundation Fund »

07.04.2013

Est. 2013 as a revocable organization fund by a transfer of assets.

Seymour Pink Endowment Fund »

10.18.2012

Est. 2012 as a revocable organization fund by a transfer of assets.

Valley YMCA Endowment Fund »

07.19.2009

Est. 2009 as a revocable organization fund by a transfer of assets.

Peter J. Vartelas Invest In Youth Fund #1 »

10.08.2006

Est. 2006 as a revocable organization fund by a transfer of assets.

Oak Cliff Cemetery Association Fund »

01.01.2006

Est. 2006 as a revocable organization fund by a transfer of assets.

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A.F. Drew Alden

Sr. Vice President for Investments, CFO & Chief Compliance Officer

203-777-7061

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