Essex County Community Foundation

Essex County Community Foundation

Essex County Community Foundation | Community Services | Essex County

Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF) is a nonprofit organization that inspires philanthropy to strengthen communities across the 34 cities and towns of Essex County, Massachusetts. Based in Beverly, ECCF manages charitable assets, strengthens nonprofits, and leads strategic community initiatives to improve the quality of life for the region’s 750,000+ residents.

Core Services/Products

Fund Management and Philanthropy Services

• Management of 225+ charitable funds
• Donor advising and fund establishment
• Strategic giving and legacy planning
• Grant administration and distribution

Nonprofit Support

• Capacity-building grants and programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Technology and digital equity resources
• Collaborative networks and partnerships

Community Leadership Initiatives

• Systems-based approach to community challenges
• Data-driven social impact programs
• Cross-sector collaboration facilitation
• Strategic investment in root cause solutions

Unique Features

Systems Philanthropy Approach

• Data-driven strategy through ImpactEssexCounty.org
• Community-aligned collaborative solutions
• Long-term engagement and strategic support
• Focus on sustainable, population-level change

Community Impact

• $49M invested in systems-based initiatives
• 316,834+ individuals directly supported
• 3,155 organizations in collaborative efforts
• $80M+ in grants since founding in 1998

Equity Focus

• Dedicated racial equity and justice initiatives
• Inclusive practices and equitable grantmaking
• Support for underrepresented communities
• Commitment to structural and systemic change

Expertise/Specialties

Focus Areas

• Arts and culture enhancement (Creative County Initiative)
• Digital equity and technology access
• Economic opportunity and empowerment
• Education and youth development
• Environmental sustainability

Organizational Strengths

• Cross-sector partnership building
• Strategic community leadership
• Resource mobilization and distribution
• Data-informed decision making
• Nonprofit ecosystem strengthening

Customer Experience

Services for Donors

• Personalized philanthropic advising
• Fund establishment and management
• Legacy planning and impact investing
• Regular reporting and engagement opportunities

Services for Nonprofits

• Grant opportunities and funding access
• Capacity building and technical assistance
• Networking and collaboration opportunities
• Professional development and resources

Community Benefits

• Improved quality of life across Essex County
• Strengthened nonprofit infrastructure
• Enhanced community resilience
• Innovative solutions to persistent challenges

Location & Contact

Visit Us
500 Cummings Center, Suite 5450
Beverly, MA 01915

Connect
Phone: (978) 777-8876
Email: info@eccf.org
Website: eccf.org

Keywords: community foundation, Essex County philanthropy, nonprofit support, charitable funds, community leadership, systems philanthropy, grant opportunities, arts and culture, digital equity

Inspiring philanthropy that strengthens the communities of Essex County.

 

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