Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation – Jim serves as the Chairperson of their Investment Committee. Jim and Sandra have attended and/or organized several events related to the Foundation’s “Critter Fund,” Barron Financial Group makes an annual Holiday contribution to their philanthropic fund.

The Community Foundation of Greater New Haven – Jim was a member of the Foundation’s Investment Committee.

Goshen Land Trust – Jim is President of the Board of Directors and assists the Trust in its property management, governance, community outreach, and fundraising efforts.

The Warner Theatre—Jim is a former member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Governance Committee. For several years, he assisted the Theatre in its long-term strategy, governance, community outreach, and fundraising efforts. Barron Financial has also long been a major contributor to its annual Gala.

Torrington Historical Society – Jim is Vice President of their Board of Directors and a member of their Finance Committee.  Jim has also been a Corporator for the organization and played a role in their Membership Committee.

Wiederhold Foundation—Jim is a trustee of this Foundation, which is focused on animal welfare, a passion of both Jim and Sandra.

United Way of Northwest Connecticut – John previously served as Chair and Vice-Chair for the United Way’s 2018 and 2019 Annual Campaign (providing financial support to 26 local non-profit organizations). Over $600,000 was raised in 2018 and over $700,000 in 2019. John also co-founded one of the United Way’s most successful food-insecurity programs, Stock the Shelves. Since 2022, Stock the Shelves has donated over $40,000 and 37,000 lbs. of food to area soup kitchens and food pantries. 

Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce – A long-time member of the Chamber (10+ years) and previous corporate partner, Barron Financial is proud to support the local business community through Chamber activities. John is a former member of their Board of Directors and acted as Co-Chair of the Ambassador Committee. John is active in their LEADS organizations.

Burlington Chamber of Commerce—John is very active with the Burlington Chamber of Commerce and serves as its President of the Board of Directors. He also serves on the Membership committee.

Brooker Memorial—Jim, Sandra, and John are all Corporators and active donors to Brooker Memorial and its mission. Barron Financial Group has sponsored its annual Brewfest.

Prime Time House – A well-respected and needed organization here in the NW corner, John is honored to sit as a Board member for Prime Time House.

Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce—John is also an active member of the Central CT Chamber of Commerce and serves on its Board of Directors.

Tavern Day Group—As a Burlington resident and believer in supporting local, John and the BFG team are active participants in their annual ‘Tavern Day’ event. John sits on the Board of their organizing committee, the ‘Tavern Day Group.’

The Thibault Tootsie Fund – It should also be noted that Jim and Sandra have created a fund at the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation called The Tootsie Fund. It is intended to support organizations that actively rescue and care for stray dogs. The Thibaults currently contribute to the fund, which has grown large enough to make grants. The hope is to start granting in 2025 and do so annually. When Jim and Sandra pass, most of their estate will transfer into this fund to enable grant-making in perpetuity.