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.

Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

Assets

2019 - 99,818,189
2018 - 84,520,858
2017 - 83,314,852
Domestic Grants

2019 - 5,833,578
2018 - 6,735,754


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut


Land trust's first affordable house In New London has potential buyer
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

Doherty said the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has supported the project, and various fundraisers helped out as well. The sellers...more

Community Foundation of Eastern CT announces grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut recently announced $210,554 in 2019 grants to 53 nonprofits aimed at providing greater equity...more

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut celebrates 20 years of Southeast Women & Girls ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

This fund is one of four Women & Girls Funds that are part of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, along with the Windham, Norwich...more

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut recently announced the 2019 Community Fund grant awards, which supports the arts, and...more

Land Trust Plans Expansion Of Bull Hill Project
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

The Wyndham Land Trust was recently awarded a grant for $20,000, from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. The...more

Avalonia to purchase two Ledyard land parcels
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

Other donors included the town of Ledyard, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, the Fields Pond Foundation, the Helios...more

Twelve seek election to New London City Council
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

He was the recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Youth Mentor award from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. He said one of his...more

Opioid awareness event to be held Friday in New London
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

Thanks to the generous support of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, we are able to assure that everyone who comes to the...more

CFECT grants more than $750000 in scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has awarded $725,489 in scholarships to 283 students throughout eastern...more

Sprucing up downtown New London with colorful displays
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

The project is funded by the Connecticut Office of the Arts and the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. The idea is to pair up lighting...more



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