ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC
ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC
Beverly, MA, US
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a.k.a ECCF
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
04-3407816
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Community Foundation
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
Women Led
ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC
Beverly, MA, US
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a.k.a ECCF
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
04-3407816
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•
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Community Foundation
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
Women Led
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The Essex County Community Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Massachusetts, New York, and Illinois, having distributed a total of $13 million across 774 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF) inspires philanthropy that strengthens the communities of Essex County by managing charitable assets, strengthening and supporting nonprofits and engaging in strategic community leadership initiatives.
Cause Areas
7
Arts and culture
Community and economic development
Education
Human services
Information and communications
Philanthropy
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Populations
6
At-risk youth
Economically disadvantaged people
Immigrants and migrants
Victims and oppressed people
Self-employed people
Unemployed people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC
$11.1M
9%
GROUNDWORK LAWRENCE INC.
$4.6M
4%
LAWRENCE PARTNERSHIP INC
$3.8M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
302
Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Key Impact Metrics
$136M
Granted from ECCF funds in support of important causes
15.5K
Grants awarded to nonprofits and students in Essex County and beyond
275
Donors partner with ECCF to elevate their giving
$33M
Invested in systems-based community leadership initiatives
59.8K
Individuals directly supported by systems-change efforts
3K
Organizations collaborating to address root causes of our most challenging issues
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC?
No. ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC give?
ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC make each year?
In 2025, ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC awarded about 300 grants, totaling nearly $13 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC fund recently?
In 2025, ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC awarded grants to about 770 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC, GROUNDWORK LAWRENCE INC., and LAWRENCE PARTNERSHIP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC?
ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.