Fairfield County Community Foundation

Fairfield County Community Foundation

Fairfield County Community Foundation was established in 1992. Mendi Blue Paca has led the organization as President and CEO. It functions as a community foundation rather than a family office, drawing resources from multiple donors to support regional needs. The foundation maintains a Long Term Investment Pool valued at $292 million with allocations of 53 percent equity, 32 percent alternatives, and 15 percent fixed income. It also holds exposure to commodities through the SSGA Real Asset Benchmark and maintains a separate Social Impact Portfolio. Confirmed vehicles include the Fund for Women & Girls, the SOUL Fund, and the Fairfield County Housing Fund. Activity centers on the United States with primary focus in Connecticut. The organization employs 43 professionals and works with service providers including NEPC as investment advisor and Capossela Cohen for accounting. It participates in events such as the Fund for Women & Girls Annual Celebration and the Fairfield County Equity Lab. No additional offices are recorded. The foundation operates through a board and investment committee structure that includes external members from Morgan Stanley and Veronis Suhler Stevenson. This setup separates grant-making decisions from investment management while maintaining local oversight.