Williamstown Community Chest is located in Williamstown, MA. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Williamstown Community Chest employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Williamstown Community Chest is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Williamstown Community Chest generated $438.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $489.6k during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Williamstown Community Chest has awarded 157 individual grants totaling $2,461,106. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY BY MOBILIZING RESOURCES FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED; 100% OF ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN IS DISTRIBUTED TO SUPPORT 18 LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ISSUANCE OF GRANTS TO LOCAL HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS - ALL 501C(3)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Anne Art Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Markus Burns Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Matthew Carter President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Thomas Cragg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Thomas Green Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Amy Jeschawitz Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $351,299 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $36,510 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $351,299 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $76,708 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $3,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,210 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,247 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $438,044 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $309,750 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,738 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,684 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $20,360 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,403 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,195 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,950 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $860 |
Office expenses | $3,713 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,000 |
Travel | $40 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $563 |
Insurance | $3,427 |
All other expenses | $6,940 |
Total functional expenses | $489,627 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $130,924 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $23,489 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,605 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $565 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,936,780 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,093,363 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,632 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,632 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,268,105 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $821,626 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,093,363 |
Over the last fiscal year, Williamstown Community Chest has awarded $309,750 in support to 18 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
18 DEGREES PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $6,300 |
BERKSHIRE COUNTY KIDS' PLACE PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $6,300 |
BERKSHIRE FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL RESOU PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $6,300 |
BERKSHIRE FAMILY YMCA PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $25,200 |
BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $11,550 |
BERKSHIRE NURSING FAMILIES PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $7,350 |