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The Ricky Martin Memorial Fund

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN

Foundation Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Grants for HIV/AIDS

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The Ricky Martin Memorial Fund

Geographic Scope: Eastern Connecticut (42 towns)

Focus Areas: LGBTQ+ community support; youth services

Overview: Established by Stephen Taylor to honor his late husband, Ricky Martin, who passed away from cancer in 2022 after 30 years together.

What They Fund: Grants support organizations serving:

LGBTQ+ community members across Eastern Connecticut's 42 towns

Youth programs

About Ricky Martin: Ricky Martin was known for:

Volunteering extensively for LGBTQ+ causes

Co-organizing fundraising events (drag shows, comedy nights) to benefit LGBT organizations

Donating baked goods to nonprofit fundraisers

Serving on the Alliance for Living's board of directors

Creating a safe, welcoming space at Frank's Place (a New London gay bar) where he worked as a bartender

First Grant: The Fund's first grant was awarded to the Alliance for Living in New London, an HIV/AIDS service organization and resource center. The organization renamed its building in Ricky Martin's honor in recognition of his remarkable dedication and service.

Contact: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, 68 Federal Street, New London, CT 06320 | admin@cfect.org | 860.442.3572