COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR
AI Summary
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within its regional community, having awarded a total of $6.2 million to 303 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
INSPIRING COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY AND CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER. THE FOUNDATION'S VISION IS TO CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES ON MARYLAND'S EASTERN SHORE WHERE WE CAN LIVE AND PROSPER TOGETHER.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
$4.4M
10%
DEL-MAR-VA COUNCIL INC - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
$1.9M
4%
TIDALHEALTH FOUNDATION INC
$1.8M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
185
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR awarded about 190 grants, totaling nearly $6.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC, DEL-MAR-VA COUNCIL INC - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, and TIDALHEALTH FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.