Community foundation · EIN 04-3407816
Essex County Community Foundation Inc
Beverly, MA
Essex County Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Beverly, MA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $14.4M in grants paid across 662 grants, with $151M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Root Ns Inc, City of Salem and The Community Group Inc.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Essex County Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
We monitor grant use primarily through a final report due usually 13 months after the initial award. the final report requires a list of all expenses to the grant . in the case of multiple year grants, we require interim reports each year prior to releasing the next grant . we generally conduct site visits to the program prior to making a 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.
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As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root Ns Inc | Salem, MA | Other | $576,250 |
| City of Salem | Salem, MA | Other | $561,569 |
| The Community Group Inc | Lawrence, MA | Education and Youth Development | $409,393 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Newton, MA | Health and Mental Health | $382,200 |
| Wellspring House Inc | Gloucester, MA | Community Life and Economic Development | $314,500 |
| Cape Ann Museum Inc | Gloucester, MA | Arts and Culture | $308,896 |
| Greater Lawrence Community Action Council Inc | Lawrence, MA | Community Life and Economic Development | $246,852 |
| Groundwork Lawrence | Lawrence, MA | Education and Youth Development | $246,193 |
| Leads Inc | Lawrence, MA | Other | $228,000 |
| Boston Medflight | Bedford, MA | Other | $205,132 |
| Boston University | New York, NY | Other | $200,000 |
| Andover Community Trust | Andover, MA | Other | $182,052 |
| Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School | Hathorne, MA | Other | $181,046 |
| Harvey Girls Inc | Methuen, MA | Other | $170,877 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA | Arts and Culture | $158,500 |
| Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library | Gloucester, MA | Other | $155,500 |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers, MA | Education and Youth Development | $150,000 |
| Lawrence Community Works Inc | Lawrence, MA | Community Life and Economic Development | $149,952 |
| Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center | Newburyport, MA | Health and Mental Health | $146,702 |
| Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc | Methuen, MA | Health and Mental Health | $141,096 |
| Pingree School Inc | South Hamilton, MA | Education and Youth Development | $139,250 |
| Harvard Corporation | Cambridge, MA | Education and Youth Development | $139,000 |
| City of Haverhill | Haverhill, MA | Other | $138,012 |
| Si Se Puede | North Andover, MA | Education and Youth Development | $136,631 |
| North Shore Community Development Coalition Inc | Salem, MA | Housing and Food Security | $133,250 |
The 25 largest of 662 grants listed on the return. 360 grants to individuals ($629K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Massachusetts$11.7M · 238 grants
- New York$510K · 21 grants
- Connecticut$197K · 4 grants
- District of Columbia$85K · 6 grants
- Maryland$62.3K · 3 grants
- New Hampshire$58K · 4 grants
- Maine$40.3K · 4 grants
- California$40K · 2 grants
- Alabama$40K · 2 grants
- Oregon$37.5K · 2 grants
- Georgia$35.5K · 3 grants
- Utah$35K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Essex County Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Essex County Community Foundation Inc'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 Essex County Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $14,380,399 in grants paid (662 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Essex County Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Root Ns Inc (MA), $576K, City of Salem (MA), $562K, The Community Group Inc (MA), $409K, Alzheimer's Association (MA), $382K and Wellspring House Inc (MA), $315K.