The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has launched Shore Gives 365, a year-round online giving platform that connects donors to verified local nonprofits across the Lower Eastern Shore. The platform builds on the decade-long success of the Foundation’s Shore Gives More Giving Tuesday campaign, which generated more than $2.9 million in charitable support since its inception.   Shore Gives 365 provides a one-stop giving experience where donors can browse local organizat

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore honored four award recipients and celebrated annual grant-making efforts at its Annual Meeting and Report to the Community on November 7th. The Foundation announced a total of $8.6 million in grants made in fiscal year 2025, including more than $858,000 in scholarships to local students.   “Today we celebrate more than $8.6 million in grants and charitable distributions made this year, and over $123 million invested in our communi

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) and the Richard A. Henson Foundation have announced the launch of the Feeding Our Neighbors Fund, a rapid-response funding initiative supporting nonprofit organizations that provide direct meal assistance or food/groceries in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties. The program is made possible through a $250,000 gift from the Richard A. Henson Foundation with grants administered by the Community Foundation.

The 2025 CFES Impact Report is live! See the work of the foundation and the impact we have made together through our annual report. View it here.

The Black Excellence Community Fund awarded three grants. Left to right: Lori Carter, BECF founding member; Sonya Whited, BECF founding...

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore annually celebrates local philanthropic service through its annual awards, and is now...

L to R: Warren Rosenfeld, fund holder and founder of the Rosenfeld Holocaust Education Fund, with Community Foundation of the Eastern...

Nonprofit recipients of the 2025 Community Foundation Women’s Fund grants received a combined $65,000 to support the needs of women and...

Lower Shore Autism Community provides support groups, social opportunities, and helpful resources to families with loved ones on the...

Nonprofits from throughout the Lower Eastern Shore participated in the conference. Over 180 professionals and students attended the 2025...

More than $600,000 in scholarships are available for area students through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The Foundation,...

The Black Excellence Community Fund, which is a Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Giving Circle, awarded three grants in honor of...

Maryland residents may qualify for Endow Maryland Tax Credit Program which rewards donors who make charitable gifts to their local...

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently announced that Lu Ann Goldsborough and Dr. Richard Warren, Jr. have joined the Founda

A day celebrating philanthropy culminated in a record breaking $1 million raised for Lower Shore nonprofits, more than tripling last...

The Lower Shore’s Giving Tuesday event will feature a record breaking 145 nonprofits along with a $250,000 donation match during the...

Schools in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties received $153,574 in grant funding through CFES.

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore honored four award recipients and celebrated annual grant-making efforts at its Annual Meeting

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore 2024 Impact Report is available here . View the Foundation's work and the impact you are...

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has granted $25,000 to the American Red Cross Delmarva Chapter to assist in their rescue...