The Edward and Mary Lord Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorth Franklin, Connecticut · EIN 27-0785866 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$933K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$25.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $42,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Operation Fuel Inc | Hartford, CT | Support for low income norwich families | $30,000 |
| The Riverfront Children's Center | Groton, CT | Tuition assistance | $30,000 |
| Three Rivers College Foundation | Norwich, CT | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Stanton-Davis Homestead Museum Inc | Pawcatuck, CT | Support for restoration project at the homestead | $25,000 |
| Society of the Founders of Norwich | Norwich, CT | Support for electrical & security upgrades at leffingwell museum | $20,488 |
| Mitchell College | New London, CT | Scholarships for norwich students | $20,000 |
| Rose City Senior Center | Norwich, CT | Support of gold wishes program | $20,000 |
| Always Home | Mystic, CT | Support for roof replacement at supportive housing | $16,000 |
| Eastern Ct Symphony Orchestra | New London, CT | Sponsor community concert | $15,000 |
| New London Community Meal Center Inc | New London, CT | Assistance for purchase of van | $15,000 |
| Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc | Jewett City, CT | Assistance in rehab of transitional housing units | $15,000 |
| The Blue Door | Niantic, CT | Refurbish dme for free donation to community | $15,000 |
| Franklin Historical Society Inc | N Franklin, CT | Support for signage at ashbel woodward museum | $12,800 |
| William W Backus Hospital | Norwich, CT | Support for medical mission at home program | $10,000 |
| A Capela Do Santo Antonio Inc | New London, CT | Support for scholarships for nfa students | $8,250 |
| Uncas Health District | Norwich, CT | Support for purchase of co detectors for homeless and vaccines for community flu clinics | $8,150 |
| Norwich Rotary Foundation Inc | Bozrah, CT | Coats for kids program | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Support Center Inc | New London, CT | Support for purchase of pack-n-play units, safe sleep program | $4,200 |
| Eugene Oneill Memorial Theater Center Inc | Waterford, CT | Support young playwrights program | $4,000 |
| The Housing Authority of the Town of Norwich | Norwich, CT | Support of resident services coordinator | $3,500 |
| Mystic Art Association | Mystic, CT | Support for "gifts of ocean" exhibit | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $933,482 | 30 |
| 2023 | $1,021,334 | 18 |
| 2022 | $1,026,080 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620689349100522
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0785866
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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