Community Foundation Of Eastern Connecticut is located in New London, CT. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Community Foundation Of Eastern Connecticut employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Of Eastern Connecticut is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Community Foundation Of Eastern Connecticut generated $10.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PHILANTHROPIC ORG THAT PROMOTES GIVING FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GENERAL GRANTS:PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VARIOUS 501C(3) ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR FORTY-TWO TOWN SERVICE AREA. FOCUS ON EMPOWERING YOUTH, BASIC NEEDS AND RIGHTS, PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT AND ADVANCING ANIMAL WELFARE. GRANTS ARE AWARDED ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS, THROUGH A VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE,OR BY BOARD APPROVED DONOR ADVISED RECOMMENDATIONS.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE JUST ENTERING COLLEGE AND THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY ENROLLED. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO AWARDED ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS, THROUGH A VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE.
WOMEN & GIRLSONE OF THE FOUNDATION'S LONG STANDING INITIATIVES IS ITS WOMEN & GIRLS FUND. RELATED GRANTS SUPPORT ISSUES SUCH AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION, TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION, AND OTHER ISSUES FACING WOMEN AND GIRLS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Edwin Higgins III Chair  | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
Lee-Ann Gomes Treasurer  | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
Margaret O'shea Secretary  | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
Mary Broderick Trustee  | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
Harry Ferguson Trustee  | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
Patrick Green Trustee  | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,879,361 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,436,563 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,879,361 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $1,464,758 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $10,396,872 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,971,359 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,047,787 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $277,494 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,123 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $674,270 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $80,636 | 
| Payroll taxes | $66,428 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $51,058 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $322,984 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $5,546 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $8,853 | 
| Office expenses | $6,825 | 
| Information technology | $65,441 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $12,954 | 
| Travel | $16,390 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,395 | 
| Interest | $317 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,005 | 
| Insurance | $9,441 | 
| All other expenses | $31,528 | 
| Total functional expenses | $8,802,564 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,283,190 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $38,085 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $61,935 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $395,195 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $96,226,018 | 
| Investments—other securities | $4,527,964 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $106,532,387 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $146,495 | 
| Grants payable | $1,736,615 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $146,175 | 
| Total liabilities | $2,029,285 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $100,294,992 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,208,110 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $106,532,387 |