The Claud E Easterly Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable initiatives. Its mission centers on providing general support for organizations that address educational needs, community services, and human services, particularly for youth and seniors. The foundation actively funds scholarships, community programs, and initiatives aimed at improving local services, such as Head Start programs and animal welfare. It demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves through diverse grantmaking efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize organizations aligned with education, scholarships, youth development, or community services — especially those with local ties or personal connection to the foundation's donors.
Good Fit
- • Programs that support scholarships or named funds tied to donor interests.
- • Organizations serving Nassau County / Fernandina Beach or otherwise connected to the foundation’s known grantees.
- • Capacity to manage restricted or donor-directed awards (scholarships, sponsored programs).
- • Strong local or board-level relationship or referral from a prior grantee or intermediary.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in four states (TX, FL, GA, WY), indicating a multi-state footprint, although one state received the majority of dollars due to a single large scholarship award.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 13 distinct recipients with 12 appearing as new grantees, so the foundation funded a broad set of independent organizations despite heavy dollar concentration in one large grant.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of many new recipients exists, but the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and no public application route or contact details are available; this combination suggests unsolicited applicants are unlikely to access funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
