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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
Community Foundation seeks grant applications from agencies, groups serving women and girls
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is seeking applications for permanently endowed grants it distributes to organizations...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is seeking applications for permanently endowed grants it distributes to organizations...more
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut awards over $7K in scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced an unprecedented level of college scholarships made possible through...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced an unprecedented level of college scholarships made possible through...more
Courtney meets with local arts, cultural officials
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
"It would be nice to level the playing field in terms of opportunity," said Maryam Elahi, president of the Community Foundation of Eastern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
"It would be nice to level the playing field in terms of opportunity," said Maryam Elahi, president of the Community Foundation of Eastern...more
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut awards scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
More than 260 area students received about $700,000 in scholarships in the latest awards from the Community Foundation of Eastern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
More than 260 area students received about $700,000 in scholarships in the latest awards from the Community Foundation of Eastern...more
Community Foundation awards $700K in scholarships in region
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
New London — The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut on Wednesday announced scholarship awards totaling more than $700,000...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
New London — The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut on Wednesday announced scholarship awards totaling more than $700,000...more
Norwich city employees offered Narcan training
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Norwich Youth and Family Services, a branch of Norwich Human Services, did just that. Within 24 hours of putting in the request, the agency received a $7,500 grant from the Community Foundation of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Norwich Youth and Family Services, a branch of Norwich Human Services, did just that. Within 24 hours of putting in the request, the agency received a $7,500 grant from the Community Foundation of...more
June brings uptick in New London firefighters' use of Narcan
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The group also received $14,750 from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, which Muggeo said will help purchase up to 100...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The group also received $14,750 from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, which Muggeo said will help purchase up to 100...more
Preston Community Fund seeks applicants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Preston — The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is accepting proposals for the Preston Community Fund, which support arts,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Preston — The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is accepting proposals for the Preston Community Fund, which support arts,...more
Preston Community Fund applications open
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is accepting proposals for the Preston Community Fund. The fund will support the arts, cultural...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is accepting proposals for the Preston Community Fund. The fund will support the arts, cultural...more
Business, community leaders tout chamber's citizen of the year
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
... of Miranda Creative; Alice Fitzpatrick of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and Grace S. Jones of Three Rivers Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
... of Miranda Creative; Alice Fitzpatrick of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; and Grace S. Jones of Three Rivers Community...more
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Is Corporate Philanthropy Dead?
Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.