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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 Grants to Local Organizations For 2023
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Community Foundation grants to local organizations for 2023.Stonington.com will feature the winners of the Community Foundation grants in a weekly Newsquiz.For more information, visit...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Community Foundation grants to local organizations for 2023.Stonington.com will feature the winners of the Community Foundation grants in a weekly Newsquiz.For more information, visit...more
Seven Non-Profits to Launch Center for Housing Equity & Opportunity (CHEO) in Eastern CT
Foundation: William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The CHEO will be a strategic partnership between seven nonprofits brought together by the Community Foundation of Eastern...more
Foundation: William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The CHEO will be a strategic partnership between seven nonprofits brought together by the Community Foundation of Eastern...more
A year of learning, growth at The Day - The Day newspaper
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
We're grateful to have received financial assistance for the training from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, the William...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
We're grateful to have received financial assistance for the training from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, the William...more
Community Foundation announces $300,000 in grants to support women and girls
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has announced its 2014 Women & Girls Fund grants, and they're going to more than 50 nonprofit organizations that help women and girls in various areas,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has announced its 2014 Women & Girls Fund grants, and they're going to more than 50 nonprofit organizations that help women and girls in various areas,...more
Community Foundation awards more than $1 million in scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced Monday it has awarded $1036680 in scholarships to 323 students from 36 cities and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced Monday it has awarded $1036680 in scholarships to 323 students from 36 cities and...more
Senate - Debate Video | Connecticut Public
Foundation: Main Street Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Main Street Community Foundation. Honor Roll Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. Fairfield County's Community...more
Foundation: Main Street Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Main Street Community Foundation. Honor Roll Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. Fairfield County's Community...more
Funds target post-COVID mental health services - TheDay.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Three middle school students giggled Thursday at the Lymes' Youth ... part of the Lymes Creative Arts initiative, a middle and high school...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Three middle school students giggled Thursday at the Lymes' Youth ... part of the Lymes Creative Arts initiative, a middle and high school...more
Community Foundation awards $2.08 million across region - TheDay.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's focus on youth empowerment, human rights, the environment and animal welfare will benefit...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut's focus on youth empowerment, human rights, the environment and animal welfare will benefit...more
Child Care Providers Push For More Funding
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Connecticut's child-care industry is asking the state for $700 million in new funding in a bid to keep up with rising costs. The Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance says the $700 million would...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Connecticut's child-care industry is asking the state for $700 million in new funding in a bid to keep up with rising costs. The Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance says the $700 million would...more
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut hosts annual 'Social Service Recognition Breakfast'
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Maryam Elahi, joined the celebration as the keynote...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Maryam Elahi, joined the celebration as the keynote...more
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