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Essex County Community

Danvers, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 043407816  ·  Private foundation

Essex County Community is a private foundation based in Danvers, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $17.9M in grants paid and $127.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,509 individual grants from this funder — $82.8M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$17.9M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$127.2M
Total assets
1,509
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Essex County Community funds

Essex County Community's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, economic development, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Essex County Community, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Lawrence Partnership
GENERAL SUPPORT
Lawrence, MA$2.4M2020
Lowell Community Loan Fund Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Lawrence, MA$1.8M2020
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA$1.1M2021
Mass General Hospital
HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Boston, MA$1.1M2024
Schwab Charitable
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$927K2018
Evelyn Lilly Lutz Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Beverly, MA$783K2020
City of LynnLynn, MA$750K2021
Lynn Economic Opportunity Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Lynn, MA$643K2020
Evelyn Lilly Lutz FoundationBeverly, MA$640K2021
Root Ns Inc
OTHER
Salem, MA$576K2025
Community Day Care Center of LawrenLawrence, MA$568K2023
City of Salem
OTHER
Salem, MA$562K2025
Groundwork LawrenceLawrence, MA$475K2021
Groundwork Lawrence
GENERAL SUPPORT
Lawrence, MA$474K2020
Alzheimer's Association MassachuseWaltham, MA$469K2023

Essex County Community giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$5.7M
2020$17.4M
2021$14.5M
2023$17.5M
2024$14.9M
2025$13.0M

How to apply for funding from Essex County Community

Essex County Community's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Essex County Community

Does Essex County Community accept grant applications?
Essex County Community's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Essex County Community fund?
Essex County Community's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Lawrence Partnership, Lowell Community Loan Fund Inc, Massachusetts General Hospital. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Essex County Community give in grants?
Essex County Community reported $17.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $82.8M over 1,509 grants.
Where is Essex County Community located?
Essex County Community is based in Danvers, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043407816.
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About this profile. This page is built from Essex County Community's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Essex County Community. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.