The Edward And Mary Lord Foundation
The Edward and Mary Lord Foundation supports programs and capital projects for elderly persons, children, community health, arts and local community college scholarships in New London County, Connecticut. The site lists trustees (including Kathryn F. Lord, Director), provides contact details and downloadable grant application and instruction PDFs.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Connecticut-based nonprofit (especially in New London County) focused on elderly services, children/youth programs, community health, arts, or community college scholarships with local track record and relationships.
Good Fit
- • Located in Connecticut, preferably New London County or nearby.
- • Program focus on seniors, children, community health, arts, or local scholarships.
- • Capacity to receive unrestricted general support or capital project funding.
- • Established local reputation or existing relationship with trustees or local intermediaries.
Geography
Giving in the latest year was heavily local: recipients were in two states but about 96% of dollars went to Connecticut organizations, indicating a predominantly in-state focus.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation made 22 grants to 22 distinct recipients across community, health, arts, education, and senior services, showing a broad set of independent local grantees for that year.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is unavailable because only one year is observed, but the foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected applicants, which makes entry by an unfamiliar applicant unlikely in practice.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
