Edward and Mary Lord Foundation

EIN 27-0785866 · CT · NTEE T19

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in CT, RI
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Edward and Mary Lord Foundation based in CT paid 30 grants totaling $933.5K to 30 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $136.3K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN CT, OCEAN COMMUNITY YMCA, and SAFE FUTURES INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$18,471,958
Giving (latest yr)
$933,482
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
30
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
30
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Community Foundation of Eastern CT$136,274
  • Ocean Community YMCA$100,000
  • Safe Futures Inc$80,000
  • Madonna Place Inc$75,000
  • The Arc Eastern Connecticut Inc$60,820

Where grants went

  • Connecticut$833,482 · 29 grants
  • Rhode Island$100,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (30)

Community Foundation of Eastern CT
New London, CT
To Lord Foundation Donor Advised Fund
$136,274
Ocean Community YMCA
Westerly, RI
Assistance for New Building at Mystic YMCA
$100,000
Safe Futures Inc
New London, CT
Support of Domestic Violence Programs & Capital Campaign to Construct New Facility
$80,000
Madonna Place Inc
Norwich, CT
Support for Three Programs
$75,000
The Arc Eastern Connecticut Inc
Norwich, CT
Support for Purchase of Landscaping Truck
$60,820
Avalonia Land Conservancy Inc
Old Mystic, CT
Support for Purchase of Land for Conservation
$54,000
St Edmund's Retreat Inc
Mystic, CT
Support of the Recovery Program
$45,000
New England Science & Sailing Foundation
Stonington, CT
Support of Stem Education Programs for Norwich Elementary Students
$42,000
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
Old Lyme, CT
Programs for Therapeutic Riding 24-25 & 25-26
$30,000
Three Rivers College Foundation
Norwich, CT
Scholarships
$30,000
Operation Fuel Inc
Hartford, CT
Support for Low Income Norwich Families
$30,000
The Riverfront Children's Center
Groton, CT
Tuition Assistance
$30,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Edward and Mary Lord Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Edward and Mary Lord Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Edward and Mary Lord Foundation reported 30 itemized grants totaling $933.5K. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $136.3K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN CT, OCEAN COMMUNITY YMCA, SAFE FUTURES INC, among 30 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Edward and Mary Lord Foundation is a private foundation based in Connecticut, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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