About CTCEF

Become a CTCEF Affiliate

The Connecticut Consortium of Education Foundations (CTCEF), incorporated in 2001, facilitates the creation, growth, and effectiveness of local education foundations in Connecticut. CTCEF, a statewide, 501(c)(3), non-profit organization, encourages sharing and collaborating between education foundations and with other community-based organizations. It is founded on the proven principle that community involvement is a key factor in improving schools and that local education foundations can focus these resources to support public education.

The number of local education foundations in Connecticut (and throughout the country) continues to grow. With 85 active education foundations statewide and over 20 more in development, CTCEF is the only organization in Connecticut uniquely positioned to unite local education foundations with local school districts, caring communities, and each other.
We advise start-up and existing education foundations on:

recruiting and retaining board members;
legal steps such as preparing bylaws and applications for tax-exempt status;
financial matters;
development of fundraising and marketing strategies; and
technical advice on grants management and project innovation.

CTCEF Board of Directors