The Essex Community Fund at Adirondack Community Foundation
Established as a component fund of Adirondack Community Foundation in 2003, the Essex Community Fund offers grants to eligible nonprofit organizations in the Town of Essex and others that serve Essex residents. The Fund has awarded nearly $295,000 in grants in support of community beautification, historic preservation, culture and the arts, education, recreation, and programs for youth, seniors, and other social services. They prefer supporting capacity building grants or modest one-time capital expenditures over general operating expenses.
Essex Community Fund Council Members
The Fund has always been overseen by an advisory council of community volunteers who ensure that every dollar is spent well and wisely. Current members include:
- Lee Maxey, Chair
- Karen Judge Dalton, Vice Chair
- Thomas Stransky, Treasurer
- Maureen Ecclesine, Corresponding Secretary
- Steven Engelhart, Recording Secretary
- Ellen Cormier
- Tom Duca
- Catherine Eskilstark
- Norma Goff
- Ron Jackson
- Jill Nealy
- Michael Smiles
- Audrey Sparre
- Sheila Sullivan
- Charlie Cammack III, Emeritus
- Steven Kellogg, Emeritus
- David Reuther, Emeritus
How You Can Support the Fund
You can help improve the quality of life for all residents of Essex – scroll down to see the Fund’s latest impact. To give online today, please use the form below. Checks can also be mailed to Essex Community Fund, PO Box 101, Essex, New York 12936.
Make your Gift to the Essex Community Fund
How You Can Apply for a Grant
If you are an organization interested in applying for a grant from the Essex Community Fund, you can find more information about applying at the link below.
Learn About Applying for a Grant
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The Essex Community Fund and the Board of Trustees of Adirondack Community Foundation recently awarded grants to the following nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of vital programs serving Essex.
- Adirondack Art Association
- Belden Noble Memorial Library
- Essex Food Hub
- Essex Initiatives
- Essex Theatre Company
- Iroquois Lodge #602
- Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm
- St. Joseph's Catholic Church
- Whallonsburg Grange Hall
- Willsboro Central School
