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Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Inc.
Location
Area served
Somerset County, Maryland, Wicomico County, Maryland, Worcester County, Maryland
MethodDonations and Grants
Key people
James Almand
Chairman of the Board

Donald Taylor
Vice Chair

Susan Purnell
Treasurer

Melody Nelson
Secretary

Dr. J. Spicer Bell
President

EndowmentUS$59 million (Fiscal 2009)[1]
Websitewww.cfes.org

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore was established in 1984, and is located in Salisbury, Maryland. Its mission is to "strengthen the community by building charitable funds, maximizing benefits to donors, making effective grants, and provide leadership to address community needs."[2] It serves the three lower counties of the Eastern Shore of Maryland: Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester.[3]

Annually CFES awards more than $3.3 million in grants and scholarships.[4]

CFES is a 501(c)(3) public charity organization.

Philanthropic funds

CFES works with individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit partners to establish funds suited to their philanthropic needs. Available funds are donor-advised, designated, field of interest, scholarship, unrestricted, and agency.[5] Each donor's funds are pooled for investment management purposes to minimize costs and achieve a greater return, therefore making it possible for a smaller individual fund to enjoy the same benefits as a large foundation.

Grant opportunities

CFES offers grants to local nonprofit, community and faith-based organizations. Programs are Community Needs Grant Program, Technical Mini Grant Program, Education Awards Grant Program, Field of Interest Funds, and Chairman's Fund.[6]

ShoreCAN volunteer center

In 2009 CFES established the ShoreCAN Volunteer Center. The purpose of the Volunteer Center is to "connect local nonprofit organizations that need volunteers with individuals on the Lower Shore who are looking for volunteer opportunities."[7] ShoreCAN serves the same tri-county area as CFES.[8] The ShoreCAN Volunteer Center collaborates with the Salisbury University Volunteer Center on volunteers and opportunities.[9]

The ShoreCAN Volunteer Center is partially funded through the Community Experience Partnership[1] of the Atlantic Philanthropies. CFES is one of 30 community foundations selected to participate in The Community Experience Partnership.[10] The second phase of the Community Experience Partnership is focused on volunteerism for the 50+ population.

Publications

Newsletter

CFES publishes quarterly newsletters titled The Pillar and the ShoreCAN Volunteer Center publishes monthly newsletters containing volunteer and nonprofit spotlights.

Television

The local public access television station, Pac 14, produces a monthly television show titled Community Foundation Spotlight.[11] On this show CFES President Spicer Bell interviews Executive Directors from various local nonprofits. The ShoreCAN Volunteer Center produces their own show monthly, titled The ShoreCAN Show. It is also shown on Pac 14. All videos are available on the Foundation's website for viewing.[12]

History

1984 - The Salisbury Regional Community Foundation was formed by the Greater Salisbury Committee[2]. First Executive Director - Bob Cook.[13]

1985 - Richard Henson announces USD 1 million gift to the Foundation. First endowed funds established. First grants to Life Crisis Center and Coastal Hospice for USD 1,000 each.

1987 - Foundation formally changes its name to Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore

1988 - Foundation's assets reach USD 1 million.

1994 - Foundation's 10th anniversary. Assets are USD 6.9 million.

1995 - Grants to the community exceed USD 1.5 million.

1996 - Foundation's assets reach USD 10 million.

1999 - Selected by the Kresge Foundation for a campaign to raise community capital. Foundation's assets reach USD 20 million.

2000 - Foundation completes the Kresge Challenge phase 1, receiving USD 1 million from the community and a match of USD 1 million from the Kresge Foundation.

2000 - Frank and Mitzi Perdue announce a gift of USD 4 million to the Foundation.

2001 - Foundation's assets reach USD 30 million.

2002 - Foundation grants USD 50 thousand to Wor-Wic Community College to expand their nursing program.

2003 - Foundation is the first to receive the Seal of Excellence from the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations.

2004 - Foundation's 20th anniversary. Assets reach USD 42 million.

2006 - Foundation purchases permanent facility, sets up regional Nonprofit Support Center.[14]

2006 - Foundation selected as one of 10 foundations nationwide to participate in Partners Investing in Nursing's Future, a national initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Northwest Health Foundation .[15]

2009 - Foundation's 25th anniversary. Assets reach USD 68.2 million. 25th Anniversary Partnership Prize awarded to The Family Connections Community Service Center.[16] Over USD 3 million in grants was awarded, and USD 185,000 in scholarships from over 100 scholarship funds.[17]

2009 - Foundation opens ShoreCAN Voulunteer Center.[18]

2010 - Foundation offers office space to nonprofits in their Nonprofit Office Center.[19]

References

  1. ^ TGM Group, LLC. "2009 Audited Financial Statement" (PDF). Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  2. ^ TGM Group, LLC. "2009 Audited Financial Statement" (PDF). Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  3. ^ "About CFES". Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  4. ^ "Foundation Awards Record $3.3 Million in Grants". Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  5. ^ "Types of Funds". Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  6. ^ "Program Matrix". Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  7. ^ "Foundation Sponsors ShoreCAN Volunteer Center". Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  8. ^ WBOC-TV. "Volunteerism on the Rise on Delmarva". WBOC-TV. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  9. ^ "SU Opens Student Volunteer Center". Salisbury University. 2010-02-16. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  10. ^ "CEP Participants". Community Experience Partnership. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  11. ^ "PAC 14 Programming". Pac 14. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  12. ^ "CFES Videos". Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  13. ^ "1984 - 2004: 20 Years, a History of the Community Foundation" (PDF). Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. 2004. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  14. ^ "Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening of CFES Nonprofit Support Center" (PDF). Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. 2006-10-17. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  15. ^ "PIN Partners". Partners Investing in Nursing's Future. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  16. ^ "Family Connections Awarded $25,000 Partnership Prize". Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. 2009-05-12. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  17. ^ WMDT. "Community Foundation 25 Years". WMDT. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  18. ^ "Foundation Opens ShoreCAN Volunteer Center". Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2010-06-12.
  19. ^ "Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Nonprofit Office Center Opening". Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. 2010-04-28. Retrieved 2010-06-12.

See also

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