We are pleased to welcome two new members to the Early Childhood Funders Collaborative: Malott Family Foundation and The New York Community Trust. Each brings a deep commitment to community-centered philanthropy and a shared interest in learning alongside peers to advance meaningful, long-term change for children and families.
“We’re so glad to welcome the Malott Family Foundation and The New York Community Trust to ECFC,” said Krystal Ivery, Membership Engagement Manager. “Both bring a strong history of community-centered philanthropy, and we’re looking forward to learning alongside them as we continue building this work together.”
Malott Family Foundation, based in Chicago, has supported community-driven efforts since 1988, with a focus on education, the arts, and human services. The Foundation invests in work that strengthens learning opportunities and community well-being across Illinois, California, and Connecticut. Most recently, Malott made a $5 million leadership gift to the American Red Cross to support climate resilience efforts benefiting families and frontline communities. Malott saw ECFC as a space to connect local and national perspectives and to learn alongside peers navigating complex, community-centered work.
The New York Community Trust is one of the nation’s oldest and largest community foundations, serving New York City, Long Island, and Westchester for more than a century. Through thousands of charitable funds, the Trust awards approximately $200 million in grants each year and has distributed more than $5.8 billion to nonprofits working across education, health, housing, justice, children and teens, and economic opportunity. The Trust came to ECFC seeking connection with national funders engaged in advocacy and big-picture early childhood strategy, and found a network that pairs thoughtful learning with real-world application.
We are honored to welcome Malott Family Foundation and The New York Community Trust into the ECFC community. Their leadership and experience will strengthen our collective efforts to advance equity-centered systems change for young children and families.