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Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation provides donors with an easy and convenient way to give back to our community with joy and impact.
The foundation make grants to nonprofit organizations in support their efforts to strengthen the community. The Community Foundation also initiates programs when it appears that leadership is required to focus attention on important community issues.
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut also partners with local corporations, foundations and governmental entities to address specific needs in a spirit of collaboration and efficiency.
Web Address
www.cfect.org/
Social Media Links
Twitter - @cfectnews
Facebook - www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Foundation-of-Eastern-Connecticut/196829230501210
Instagram - www.instagram.com/CommunityFoundationECT/
The foundation make grants to nonprofit organizations in support their efforts to strengthen the community. The Community Foundation also initiates programs when it appears that leadership is required to focus attention on important community issues.
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut also partners with local corporations, foundations and governmental entities to address specific needs in a spirit of collaboration and efficiency.
Web Address
www.cfect.org/
Social Media Links
Twitter - @cfectnews
Facebook - www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Foundation-of-Eastern-Connecticut/196829230501210
Instagram - www.instagram.com/CommunityFoundationECT/
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Assets
2019 - 99,818,189
2018 - 84,520,858
2017 - 83,314,852
2019 - 99,818,189
2018 - 84,520,858
2017 - 83,314,852
Domestic Grants
2019 - 5,833,578
2018 - 6,735,754
2019 - 5,833,578
2018 - 6,735,754
Recent News from Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Fifty-one percent: the goal for women and girls
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has begun the rollout of the report, subtitled "A Catalyst for Action," to document where women of all ages stand in regard to health,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has begun the rollout of the report, subtitled "A Catalyst for Action," to document where women of all ages stand in regard to health,...more
Local groups plan diversity workshop in Waterford
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Waterford — The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and the Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition are hosting a workshop and training opportunity for nonprofit leaders and board...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Waterford — The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and the Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition are hosting a workshop and training opportunity for nonprofit leaders and board...more
Community Foundation of Eastern CT to offer scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is accepting applications for more than 250 scholarships available to students in the eastern region of the state. Most of the scholarships are for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is accepting applications for more than 250 scholarships available to students in the eastern region of the state. Most of the scholarships are for...more
Community Foundation of Eastern CT to release report
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut will release its first report on the status of women and girls in Eastern Connecticut to create an agenda to increase opportunity, access and equity...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut will release its first report on the status of women and girls in Eastern Connecticut to create an agenda to increase opportunity, access and equity...more
$10K Given Out To Programs Benefitting Women And Girls
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut administers 476 charitable funds totaling $80 million. It serves 42 communities in eastern Connecticut. Investments from those funds have provided...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut administers 476 charitable funds totaling $80 million. It serves 42 communities in eastern Connecticut. Investments from those funds have provided...more
CT Philanthropy Digest - December 2017
Foundation: Aetna Foundation, American Savings Foundation, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Connecticut Community Foundation, Connecticut Health Foundation, Hampshire Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, New Canaan Community Foundation, Perrin Family Foundation, SBM Charitable Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Newman's Own Foundation
CCP is calling for nominations for the Nancy P. Roberts Award, which honors a foundation or grantmaking organization for innovation in philanthropy. Nominee innovation must be for philanthropic...more
Foundation: Aetna Foundation, American Savings Foundation, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Connecticut Community Foundation, Connecticut Health Foundation, Hampshire Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, New Canaan Community Foundation, Perrin Family Foundation, SBM Charitable Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Newman's Own Foundation
CCP is calling for nominations for the Nancy P. Roberts Award, which honors a foundation or grantmaking organization for innovation in philanthropy. Nominee innovation must be for philanthropic...more
Community Foundation meeting focuses on the science of helping kids
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
New London — "We envision an America in which a legacy of economic security and educational success passes from one generation to the next." This is the vision of the Aspen Institute, and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
New London — "We envision an America in which a legacy of economic security and educational success passes from one generation to the next." This is the vision of the Aspen Institute, and...more
CT Philanthropy Digest - November 2017
Foundation: Aetna Foundation, American Savings Foundation, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Connecticut Community Foundation, Connecticut Health Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, Perrin Family Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Hearst Foundation, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Newman's Own Foundation
ABOUT CCP and the CONNECTICUT PHILANTHROPY DIGEST >> ..... Philanthropic Administrator - U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private...more
Foundation: Aetna Foundation, American Savings Foundation, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Connecticut Community Foundation, Connecticut Health Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, Perrin Family Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Hearst Foundation, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Newman's Own Foundation
ABOUT CCP and the CONNECTICUT PHILANTHROPY DIGEST >> ..... Philanthropic Administrator - U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private...more
Community Foundation Of Eastern Connecticut Holds Smart Growth Conversation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut held a community conversation on open space, at the Audubon Center in Pomfret on Oct....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut held a community conversation on open space, at the Audubon Center in Pomfret on Oct....more
Preserving our environment: It benefits our health, economy and communities
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Preserving the environment is a priority investment area for the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and its generous donors. In 2017,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Preserving the environment is a priority investment area for the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and its generous donors. In 2017,...more
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