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Warning: Giving Will Cause Happiness

The Middletown Community Foundation makes it easy to give back to the communities you love — whether through a one-time gift, a named fund, or a planned legacy. Every dollar stays local and creates lasting impact.

$2M+
grants awarded in 2026
150+
Scholarships given in 2026
100+
Community partners funded
50
Years of community investment

Why Give Through MCF?

When you give through the Middletown Community Foundation, your generosity is amplified. MCF pools donor resources, applies deep local knowledge, and directs funding where it will do the most good — supporting scholarships, grants, youth philanthropy, and community programs across the greater Middletown area.

We are a 501(c)(3) public charity, so your gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. More importantly, every gift you make through MCF stays in our community — invested in the neighbors, organizations, and causes that make the communities we serve home.

"
You can pay back only seldom. But you can always pay forward...
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ways to Invest

There are many ways to support MCF's mission. Choose the approach that works best for you.

One-Time Gift

Make a direct donation to MCF's general fund or designate your gift to a specific program — scholarships, grants, youth philanthropy, or another area of community need.

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Start a Fund

Establishing a donor advised, designated, field of interest  or scholarship fund with the Foundation offers a personalized and flexible approach to philanthropy. These funds let you support the causes you care about, both locally and nationally, while maximizing tax benefits.

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Planned Gift

Join MCF's Legacy Society. Leave a lasting legacy by including MCF in your estate plan. Planned gifts — through bequests, trusts, or beneficiary designations — ensure your values live on in the community for generations.

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Corporate Partnership

Businesses that partner with MCF demonstrate a commitment to the community they serve. Corporate gifts, sponsorships, and matching programs amplify impact and build goodwill with local residents.

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Questions About Giving?

Our team is happy to talk through giving options, named funds, planned gifts, or corporate partnerships. Reach out — we'd love to hear from you.

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