The Foundation was established by a dedicated group of prominent leaders in South Windsor who recognized a need for a locally controlled community foundation. The Foundation was started in November 2003 and became an official 501(c)3 in June 2004. The South Windsor Community Foundation, Inc. is operating exclusively for educational and charitable purposes and to make distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)3 of the IRS regulations. Sources of financial support are donations from individuals and the business community, endowments-estates, fund raisers conducted in the community, contributions from civic organizations, grants from corporations, grants from other foundations, and public funding/municipal grants. The Foundations seeks to work with social services, education, arts recreation and other community organizations. We endeavor to serve the entire community and be a central vehicle for financial contributions to the local community here in South Windsor. The Foundation has two main programs, the Rays of Hope Fund and the South Windsor Public Education Fund. The Rays of Hope Fund provides grants for projects and programs to benefit South Windsor. The Public Education Fund provides grants for projects and programs within the South Windsor Public School System. The Foundation also partners with organization and individuals conducting projects and programs that benefit South Windsor by providing fiduciary services. You can make a donation to our Rays of Hope Fund, Public Education Fund, or one of our partnering organization by going to our web site www.swfoundation.org

The South Windsor Community Foundation, Inc. seeks to improve the quality of life in South Windsor for all residents of all ages by furthering the development of community based programs and projects.