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The Community Foundation of Eastern

New London, Connecticut  ·  EIN 061080097  ·  Private foundation

Based in New London, Connecticut, The Community Foundation of Eastern has awarded $41.7M across 229 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Various. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$8.9M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$114.1M
Assets (FY2020)
229
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Community Foundation of Eastern funds

The Community Foundation of Eastern's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, domestic violence, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Various
VARIOUS
—$7.1M2020
Various
VARIOUS
—$6.2M2023
Various
VARIOUS
—$5.8M2022

How to apply for funding from The Community Foundation of Eastern

The Community Foundation of Eastern's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at cfect.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Community Foundation of Eastern

Does The Community Foundation of Eastern accept grant applications?
The Community Foundation of Eastern's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Community Foundation of Eastern fund?
The Community Foundation of Eastern's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Various. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Community Foundation of Eastern give in grants?
The Community Foundation of Eastern reported $8.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $41.7M over 229 grants.
Where is The Community Foundation of Eastern located?
The Community Foundation of Eastern is based in New London, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 061080097.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Community Foundation of Eastern's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Community Foundation of Eastern. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.