In 2003, a group of concerned Essex, New York residents partnered with ACT to create a permanent endowment fund dedicated to serving the Town of Essex and its residents. This affiliation assures donors the prudent and discrete management of Essex Community Funds.
Today, close to $100,000 has been raised or pledged for ECF which strives to assist individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits with the preservation, maintenance, and enhancement of the natural ecology, environment, heritage, culture, and aesthetic qualities of the Town of Essex. There have been $20,000 in grants made to support organizations responding to the needs of the Town of Essex.
To apply for a grant from the Essex Community Fund download a grant application.
Click here to learn about grants made from the Essex Community Fund.
If your organization has received a grant from the Essex Community Fund, we want to hear from you. Share your stories by downloading the following:
ECF GRANTEE REPORT FORM. Please be sure to fill in the name of the person completing the form. Please include digital photos of your project/program that we can share.
Three other funds have been established to support needs in the Town of Essex: Colin Fink Historic Preservation Fund for historic preservation projects; Charlie Goff Memorial Fund, and the Essex Heating Project to facilitate resources for heating fuel for needy residents.
The Fund has always been overseen by community volunteers. The advisory council changes over time and the volunteers ensure that every dollar is spent well and wisely. We thank the volunteers who help the fund grow.
Francisca P. Irwin – Chairman
Charles W. Cammack, III – Vice Chairman
Dr. H. Nicholas Muller III – Secretary/Treasurer
Mary-Nell Bockman
Karen Judge Dalton
Maureen Ecclesine
Dr. Edward French
Norma W. Goff
Ronald E. Jackson
Shirley LaForest
Lauren H. Murphy
David Reuther
Dr. Colleen Van Hoven
You can help improve the quality of life for all residents of Essex. Please contact any member of the Advisory Council, ACT staff or you can mail your pledge or gift to:
Essex Community Fund
P.O. Box 101
Essex, New York 12936
(518) 963-8188
