Join us in building a thriving, healthy, sustainable Eastern Connecticut!
As residents of Eastern Connecticut, we have deep connections to its people and places. Perhaps you came to the region for an education, a career, or an opportunity to serve your country. Maybe you were born here and have generations of family ties to this corner of New England. Whatever brought you here, it’s natural to want to give back to the community you call home.
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut can help you turn that generosity into meaningful, lasting impact. We provide philanthropic guidance, connect you with the causes you care about, and help you find the giving approach that’s right for you.
Most importantly, we listen—to you, to our nonprofit partners, and to communities throughout our region. As one of Eastern Connecticut’s largest permanent sources of philanthropic funding, we bring people and organizations together, share our knowledge of local needs and opportunities, and provide leadership on issues that matter to our region.
Through extensive community input and strategic planning, we have identified six priority areas where we focus our leadership and resources:
- Early childhood care & education
- Youth development & empowerment
- Access to affordable, safe, & inclusive housing
- Access to high quality, affordable healthcare
- Women’s & girls’ advancement
- Environmental resilience & animal welfare
If your charitable interests align with these areas, we offer opportunities to connect with others who share your passions, learn more about the issues affecting our communities, and give together for greater impact.
Whatever causes or communities matter most to you, we welcome the opportunity to help put your philanthropy into action—in Eastern Connecticut and beyond.
In summary:
- We serve as a hub for meaningful philanthropy across 42 communities in New London, Windham and Tolland Counties.
- We help individuals, families and organizations—and their professional advisors—establish charitable funds that make a lasting impact on the causes and communities that matter most to them.
- We steward 686 charitable funds totaling over $157 million in assets.
- We have awarded more than $111 million in grants and scholarships since our founding in 1983.
- We help nonprofit organizations strengthen their capacity and advance their missions.
We are ready to assist you.
We can help you have a meaningful impact on the issues and communities you care about.
Please contact us for a confidential conversation.
Geoffrey Taylor
Director of Donor Relations
Lauren C. Parda
Director of Development
Geoffrey Taylor
Director of Donor Relations
Lauren C. Parda
Director of Development
