A Message from Our Executive Director

Dear Friends of Kids' Scholarship Fund,

What a transformative year it has been for our organization! Your extraordinary generosity and commitment to educational opportunity made possible remarkable achievements. 

Milestone Achievements
In our 29th year, we proudly awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships to 368 students in grades K through 8, expanding educational horizons for children across Connecticut. Your support has been the cornerstone of this significant impact.

Growth and Expansion
We are excited to announce two major developments:

• A statewide launch, expanding from our initial five-city program to serve students across Connecticut
• Our new name: Kids' Scholarship Fund, reflecting our evolving mission and broader reach

Unprecedented Demand
The response to our scholarship program has been overwhelming. March saw the largest eligible applicant pool in our history, resulting in a waitlist of more than 90 qualified students. This speaks volumes about the critical need for educational support in our communities.

Donor Generosity
Your contributions this year have been nothing short of remarkable. Donors have doubled their generosity compared to last year, enabling us to support more students and dream bigger about educational equity.

Looking Forward
While we celebrate our achievements, we recognize the work ahead. Our waitlist represents hope and potential—90 students waiting for the opportunity to transform their educational journey and we hope to call on you as we approach our 30th Anniversary to serve more students than ever before.

With deepest gratitude and commitment,

Nicole M. Talmadge
Executive Director

CEO Foundation of CT, Inc. (DBA Kids' Scholarship Fund) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.