Advancing student success through charitable support and community partnership.
Housatonic Community College Foundation, Inc. supports students, scholarships, academic opportunity, emergency assistance, and educational initiatives serving the Bridgeport community and the broader region.
A foundation built around access, persistence, and achievement.
Housatonic Community College Foundation, Inc. exists to strengthen educational pathways by connecting donors, alumni, community partners, and institutional priorities with meaningful student-centered support.
Helping students manage educational costs and continue toward completion.
Supporting urgent needs that may otherwise interrupt academic progress.
Building relationships that expand opportunity and strengthen local impact.
Foundation Profile
Legal Name:
Housatonic Community College Foundation, Inc.
EIN:
06-1291848
Organization Number:
621006712
Address:
900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604
United States
Email:
support@housatoniccollege.world
Phone:
(785) 955-8628
Supporting education as a public good.
The Foundation’s work is guided by responsible stewardship, donor trust, student opportunity, and measurable community benefit.
Student Success
We support programs and resources that help students enroll, persist, complete credentials, and move toward meaningful careers.
Community Access
We help reduce barriers to education so more students can participate in college-level learning and workforce preparation.
Accountability
We value transparent operations, responsible use of funds, and clear communication with donors and stakeholders.
Common areas of support
Contributions may support a range of student-centered initiatives, depending on donor intent, institutional priorities, and approved foundation use.
Annual Fund
Flexible support for high-priority needs, student services, academic initiatives, and emerging opportunities.
Scholarship Fund
Direct support for students pursuing certificates, associate degrees, transfer pathways, and career advancement.
Student Emergency Fund
Assistance for urgent expenses that can affect enrollment, attendance, persistence, or completion.
Academic Excellence
Support for learning resources, academic enrichment, faculty-led initiatives, and student achievement programs.
Community Partnerships
Collaborative initiatives that connect education, workforce development, civic engagement, and local opportunity.
Legacy Giving
Planned gifts, memorial gifts, endowment-style support, and donor-directed charitable commitments.
Every gift can help remove barriers to education.
Foundation support can make the difference between a student pausing their studies and a student continuing toward a credential, transfer, or career goal.
“Your support helps create practical pathways for students who are working, caregiving, returning to school, or building a new future through education.”
Ways to Get Involved
Support scholarships, emergency aid, or general foundation priorities.
Explore employer, community, or civic partnership opportunities.
Create a tribute, memorial, or named contribution opportunity.
Support Housatonic students and educational opportunity.
Because the organization name includes “Foundation,” this website includes a donation module. Donations may support scholarships, student emergency needs, academic programs, and other approved charitable purposes.
Tax note: Contributions may be deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors should consult their own tax advisor and retain donation records.
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Responsible foundation practices
A credible U.S. foundation website should include clear identity, contact information, donor guidance, privacy terms, and governance commitments.
Board & Oversight
The Foundation supports responsible oversight, ethical conduct, and mission-aligned charitable activity.
Donor Stewardship
Donor intent, restricted gifts, gift acknowledgments, and fund use should be handled with care and documented appropriately.
Public Transparency
The Foundation provides its legal name, EIN, address, email, and phone so donors and community members can verify and contact the organization.
Common donor questions
Can I designate my donation?
Yes. Donors may indicate a preferred purpose such as scholarships, emergency aid, academic programs, or general foundation support.
Will I receive a donation acknowledgment?
Donation acknowledgments should be issued for qualifying gifts according to applicable nonprofit recordkeeping practices.
How do I contact the Foundation before giving?
Email support@housatoniccollege.world or call (785) 955-8628 for questions about donations, partnerships, or foundation information.
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Reach the Foundation
Contact Housatonic Community College Foundation, Inc. for donor inquiries, partnership opportunities, scholarship support questions, or foundation information.
- Legal Name:
Housatonic Community College Foundation, Inc. - Address:
900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604, United States - Email:
support@housatoniccollege.world - Phone:
(785) 955-8628 - EIN:
06-1291848