Connecting donors, nonprofits, and communities across 42 towns to build a stronger Eastern Connecticut since 1983.
For more than four decades, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has been translating generosity into measurable change. Founded in 1983 and rooted at 68 Federal St in New London, the foundation channels philanthropic resources across New London, Windham, and Tolland Counties, reaching every corner of a region that is as diverse as it is resilient.
The work here goes well beyond writing checks. The foundation brings together donors who care deeply about place, nonprofits doing the hard daily work, and civic leaders willing to wrestle with the region's most persistent challenges. Early childhood development, youth opportunity, housing stability, health care access, women's empowerment, and environmental resilience are not just program categories. They are the real conditions shaping life in Eastern Connecticut, and the foundation treats them that way.
With a 4.8-star reputation built on trust and follow-through, the foundation has earned its place as a convener and catalyst. Scholarship recipients credit it with opening doors that might otherwise have stayed closed. Nonprofits lean on it for the capacity support that keeps them running. Donors rely on it to make their giving work harder and last longer. That is the kind of institution 42 towns built over 40-plus years.
The foundation offers a full range of philanthropic tools designed to match every stage of giving and every scale of community need. Grantmaking moves resources directly to nonprofits tackling critical issues. Scholarships open higher education to students across Eastern Connecticut who might not otherwise have that path. Nonprofit capacity-building services help organizations strengthen their operations, governance, and sustainability so the work outlasts any single grant cycle.
For donors thinking about the long view, the foundation manages donor advised funds and provides endowment building and planned giving assistance, giving individuals and families a structured, lasting way to invest in the region they call home. The foundation also convenes community conversations and drives advocacy on issues where collective voice matters most. Whether a donor is just beginning to think about charitable giving or a nonprofit is navigating a leadership transition, the foundation has the expertise and the relationships to help make it count.
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The foundation serves 42 towns and cities across New London County, Windham County, and Tolland County in Eastern Connecticut.
The foundation administers competitive grantmaking to nonprofits working across focus areas including early childhood, youth, housing, health care, women's empowerment, and environmental resilience. Visit cfect.org for current grant opportunities.
The foundation manages multiple scholarship funds supporting college students from Eastern Connecticut. Details on eligibility and application timelines are available at cfect.org.
A donor advised fund lets you make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax benefit, and then recommend grants to nonprofits over time. The foundation manages the fund and handles all the administrative work so your giving stays simple and strategic.
Yes. The foundation offers nonprofit capacity-building services to help organizations strengthen their operations, governance, and long-term sustainability, not just one-time funding.
Planned giving refers to charitable contributions structured as part of your estate or financial plan, such as bequests or charitable trusts. The foundation provides guidance to donors who want their generosity to have a lasting impact in Eastern Connecticut.
The office at 68 Federal St, New London, CT is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday.
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