Promoting philanthropy and strengthening nonprofits serving the people of Essex County, Massachusetts

  • Kids having fun at a YMCA camp.

    Distributing over $2 million in grants to nonprofit organizations each year.

  • The Women's Fund of Essex County at their annual Power of the Purse fundraiser.

    Home to 129 Charitable Funds including the Women's Fund of Essex County.

  • Groundwork Lawrence Green Team

    Providing support for youth programs like the Groundwork Lawrence Green Team.

  • Institute for Trustees

    Supporting nonprofit leadership through board training at the Institute for Trustees.

  • Notre Dame High School Graduation

    Supporting schools that increase opportunities for inner city youth.

  • A workshop on Capital Campaigns

    Presenting workshops on all aspects of nonprofit management.

  • Cape Ann Art Haven

    Helping young organizations gain the knowledge and tools they need to succeed.

  • YAR workshop

    Gathering youth care providers for training and networking at the Youth at Risk Conference.

  • Graduation ceremony

    Assisting young people reach their dreams through scholarships.

  • National Association of Letter Carrier's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

    Supporting initiatives to relieve local hunger.

  • Collins Middle School students

    Supporting public school classrooms with curriculum enhancements.

Promoting philanthropy and strengthening nonprofits serving the people of Essex County, Massachusetts

Welcome

Welcome

Essex County Community Foundation manages charitable funds for donors and provides grants, services and education to nonprofit leaders to improve the effectiveness and capacity of nonprofit organizations serving Essex County, Massachusetts.

  • We partner with donors.
    ECCF provides many options to donors to make charitable giving easy and rewarding. We advise on what type of fund would help meet their philanthropic goals, help maximize the impact of their giving though solid financial management and professional guidance and offer a wealth of knowledge about the nonprofits operating in Essex County.
  • We support nonprofit organizations through grants and education.
    ECCF awards grants and provides many learning opportunities to nonprofits, including workshops, consulting and conferences. As part of our Center for Nonprofit Excellence, these trainings provide knowledge and guidance to nonprofit leaders on all aspects of running a successful organization.
  • We build collaboration.
    By convening different groups and talking with individuals and nonprofits all over the county, we are always learning about the issues and needs of people in our region. ECCF brings together peer groups to create special programs that address these needs and help make Essex County a better place for all.

 

Fund News

Fund Events

New Funds

  • Richard D Wilson Community Response Gift Fund
  • Donald and Susan Booth Charitable Fund
  • Fund for Lawrence Public Schools Receivership and Turnaround Plan
  • MADLMU Fund
  • Niben Point Fund

Grants News

Upcoming Grant deadlines

Webster Family Fund
September 1, 2013

Merrimack Valley General Fund
September 15, 2013

Final Report Form

CNE News

Next workshop

ECCF is pleased to offer this fall

The Essential Strategic Plan
presented by Peoplesworth and facilitated by Jay Vogt, Founder of Peoplesworth

An 8 week program for up to 8 members of your nonprofit to develop a strategic plan in an affordable and effective way.

 

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