Community foundation · EIN 52-1326014
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor
Salisbury, MD
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor is a community foundation based in Salisbury, MD. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $8.59M in grants paid across 580 grants, with $199M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Wor-Wic Community College Foundation Inc, Horizons Delmarva Inc and Wicomico Presbyterian Church.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
For grants coming from donor advised funds, the organization verifies that the recipient is a legitimate 501(c)(3) charity as well as that the grant is compatible with community foundation of the eastern shore, inc.'s mission. if the organization is not a 501(c)(3) then the foundation follows their "expenditure responsibility" policy which includes pre-grant inquiry, a written "donor advised grant agreement and requiring the grantee to provide reports on the use of funds and charitable activity supported by the grant.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
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.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wor-Wic Community College Foundation Inc | Salisbury, MD | Education | $663,465 |
| Horizons Delmarva Inc | Salisbury, MD | Education | $375,540 |
| Wicomico Presbyterian Church | Salisbury, MD | Faith Based Programs | $348,300 |
| Tidalhealth Foundation Inc | Salisbury, MD | Health | $260,597 |
| United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Inc | Salisbury, MD | Community Development | $205,291 |
| Worcester County Developmental Center Inc | Newark, MD | Human Services | $173,787 |
| Worcester County Commission on Aging Inc | Snow Hill, MD | Human Services | $165,000 |
| Salvation Army - Richard Hazel Youth Center | Salisbury, MD | Human Services | $158,770 |
| Ocean City Paramedics Foundation Inc | Ocean City, MD | Health | $150,000 |
| Eastern Shore Dental Society State of Maryland | Salisbury, MD | Health | $135,000 |
| Salisbury School Inc | Salisbury, MD | Education | $131,836 |
| Art League of Ocean City Inc | Ocean City, MD | Arts, Culture, and Humanities | $130,718 |
| Mac Inc | Salisbury, MD | Human Services | $117,564 |
| Wicomico Public Libraries | Salisbury, MD | Education | $112,929 |
| Asbury United Methodist Church | Salisbury, MD | Faith Based Programs | $112,845 |
| Atlantic General Hospital Foundation | Berlin, MD | Health | $108,751 |
| Delmarva Public Media | Salisbury, MD | Arts, Culture, and Humanities | $106,470 |
| Salisbury Fire Department Inc | Salisbury, MD | Human Services | $105,329 |
| Salvation Army - Salisbury Corps | Salisbury, MD | Human Services | $103,647 |
| Coastal Hospice Inc | Salisbury, MD | Health | $100,015 |
| Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD | Education | $97,900 |
| Del-Mar-Va Council Boy Scouts of America | Dover, DE | Youth Development | $97,080 |
| Raymond a Wood Foundation Inc | Ocean City, MD | Human Services | $95,965 |
| Wicomico Library Foundation Inc | Salisbury, MD | Education | $92,600 |
| Parson's Cemetery | Salisbury, MD | Faith Based Programs | $88,653 |
The 25 largest of 580 grants listed on the return. 342 grants to individuals ($546K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Maryland$7.41M · 202 grants
- Delaware$269K · 8 grants
- District of Columbia$48.2K · 2 grants
- North Carolina$47.5K · 5 grants
- New York$44.2K · 4 grants
- Florida$40.5K · 4 grants
- Virginia$35.9K · 3 grants
- South Carolina$27K · 2 grants
- Washington$25.5K · 1 grant
- Pennsylvania$17K · 2 grants
- West Virginia$12.8K · 1 grant
- Kentucky$11K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $8,590,280 in grants paid (580 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Wor-Wic Community College Foundation Inc (MD), $663K, Horizons Delmarva Inc (MD), $376K, Wicomico Presbyterian Church (MD), $348K, Tidalhealth Foundation Inc (MD), $261K and United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Inc (MD), $205K.