How Can We Help You?

Thank you for your support. If the information you need is not found below, please contact us at 203.655.8775 or by email at info@communityfunddarien.org.

Need a Receipt?
Have you made a donation and are looking for a copy of your receipt?

• If your gift was a one-time donation, you’ll receive a personal thank-you note within 5 business days from the date of your gift. 
• If you donated online, you received an instantaneous email confirmation and receipt. You’ll receive a personal thank-you note within 5 business days from the date of your gift. 
• If you made a contribution of stock, your gift may have arrived without your contact information. To make sure we can thank you and document your donation, please complete our online stock donation notification form or send an email with your name, address, and the details of your stock gift to charla.easterbrook@communityfunddarien.org. 
• Donors with annual gifts totaling $500+ receive a calendar-year tax receipt in early January.
• To request a Community Fund of Darien donation receipt, please fill out our donation form. Get a receipt.

Giving FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about donating to The Community Fund of Darien.

• General Donations
• Financial Accountability
• Other Ways to Donate

General Donations

When will I receive a receipt for my donation?

• If your gift was a one-time donation, you’ll receive a personal thank-you note within 5 business days from the date of your gift. 
• If you donated online, you received an instantaneous email confirmation and receipt. You’ll receive a personal thank-you note within 5 business days from the date of your gift. 
• If you made a contribution of stock, your gift may have arrived without your contact information. To make sure we can thank you and document your donation, please send an email with your name, address, and the details of your stock gift to Charla Easterbrook. 
• Donors with annual gifts totaling $500+ receive a calendar-year tax receipt in early January.
• To request a Community Fund of Darien donation receipt, please fill out our donation form. Get a receipt 

Can I donate cash to TCF via wire transfer?
Use the following information to facilitate a cash donation via wire transfer:

• Bank Name: Citibank N.A.
• Bank Address: 399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022
• ABA/Routing #: 021000089
• Account #: 4055-3953
• Account Name: Charles S. Schwab Co., Inc.
• For Further Credit: The Community Fund of Darien, 8651-8080 (general donation)  |  The Community Fund of Darien, 8305-2893 (endowment)

What is your Employer Identification Number?
Our Federal Identification Number, also known as Employer Identification Number (EIN), is 06-0737286.

How do I stop or limit mail from The Community Fund of Darien?
We understand that some people would prefer limited mailings – whether it be quarterly, once a year, or none at all. Just let us know what your preference is by sending an email including your name and address to info@communityfunddarien.org.

Please note that due to our mail production schedule, which is planned many weeks in advance, it may take up to 6-8 weeks for your request to take effect.

How do I contact The Community Fund of Darien?
The Community Fund of Darien
30 Old Kings Highway South
P.O. Box 926
Darien, CT 06820
Phone: 203.655.8775

What are my rights as a donor?
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

1. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
2. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
3. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
4. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
5. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
6. To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
7. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
8. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
9. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from public reports; TCF does not sell or rent our mailing list to other organizations that solicit donations or sell any products.
10. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.

Financial Accountability

​Is The Community Fund of Darien a nonprofit organization/NGO?
Yes, The Community Fund of Darien is recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Federal Tax ID number or Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-0737286. 

Are donations to The Community Fund of Darien tax-deductible?
100 percent of your donation is tax deductible. The Community Fund of Darien is recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Federal Tax ID number or Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-0737286. 

How does The Community Fund of Darien get funding?
Support is raised through private contributors, such as individuals, foundations, and corporations. Private support is essential to our ability to maintain our independence and neutrality.

What percentage of my donation goes to community initiatives?
77 cents of every dollar supports community programs and services. The Community Fund of Darien strives to operate efficiently and to minimize fundraising and administrative costs. We’re proud of the way we spend donor funds: From 1951 through 2021, The Community Fund of Darien has invested more than $20 million dollars for Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford. 

The Community Fund of Darien also meets the standards of watchdog agencies, Charity Navigator and Guide Star. 

For more, view a copy of our most recent Annual Report 

Other Ways to Donate

Can I give through a Donor Advised Fund?
Absolutely, donate to a donor-advised fund now.

Does The Community Fund of Darien offer planned or legacy giving?
The Community Fund of Darien has a wide range of planned giving options for you to choose from, including bequests, endowment fund, and retirement assets. Making a planned gift to The Community Fund of Darien helps ensure our ability to respond to the challenges our community will face in the future. 

Visit our Beacon Society page for more information on your options. You may also contact Charla Easterbrook. 

Will The Community Fund of Darien accept a matching gift from my company?
Yes. If you or one of your family members works for an organization with a matching gift program, you can double or even triple the impact of your donation.