Community Foundation Of Western Massachusetts

Organization Overview

Community Foundation Of Western Massachusetts is located in Springfield, MA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Community Foundation Of Western Massachusetts employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Of Western Massachusetts 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 03/2022, Community Foundation Of Western Massachusetts generated $50.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $18.9m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Community Foundation Of Western Massachusetts has awarded 2,140 individual grants totaling $77,863,197. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ENRICH REGIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE BY ENCOURAGING PHILANTHROPY AND DEVELOPING AN ENDOWMENT CATALYST, AND COORDINATOR FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES, AND PROMOTING EFFICIENCY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHARITABLE FUNDS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM AND DESIGNATED GRANTS ADMINISTERED TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS OF THE THREE COUNTIES SERVED. APPROXIMATELY 443 PROJECTS FUNDED THROUGH THIS PROCESS. THROUGH DONOR ADVISED GRANTS, APPROXIMATELY 1,667 GRANTS WERE MADE TO PUBLIC CHARITIES.


COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES A CENTRALIZED APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. AWARDS ARE BASED ON APPLICANTS' FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC MERIT, RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE INDIVIDUAL FUNDS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Aaron Vega
Foundation Trustee
$0
Anne Paradis
Foundation Trustee
$0
Becky Wai-Ling Packard
Foundation Trustee
$0
Charles D'amour
Foundation Trustee
$0
Christina Royal
Foundation Trustee
$0
David Pinsky
Outgoing Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Network For Good
Fundraising Software Services
$145,000
Lindauer
Employment Search Services
$129,334
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,432,835
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$36,987,924
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,794,162
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$38,420,759
Total Program Service Revenue$221,247
Investment income $4,398,897
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $7,850,007
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $50,890,910

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Of Western Massachusetts has awarded $16,273,023 in support to 331 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

3RD EYE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC

PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE

$50,000

ABILITIES DANCE INC

PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE

$100,000

AGAWAM HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC

PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE

$16,260

ALIANZA DV SERVICES INC

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$23,150

ALICE'S KIDS

PURPOSE: CHILDREN & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (HUMSVCS)

$10,000

ALL FARMERS INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$68,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Community Foundation For Greater New Haven
New Haven, CT
$102,254,142
Vermont Community Foundation
Middlebury, VT
$79,760,072
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc
Buffalo, NY
$54,971,299
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester, NY
$59,557,190
Fairfield Countys Community Foundation Inc
Norwalk, CT
$46,758,216
Catholic Charities Of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
$27,684,521
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc
Sheffield, MA
$31,998,976
Central New York Community Foundation Inc
Syracuse, NY
$34,290,952
New World Foundation
New York, NY
$20,326,734
Essex County Community Foundation Incorporated
Danvers, MA
$22,676,023
Community Foundations Of The Hudson Valley
Poughkeepsie, NY
$33,010,069
Community Foundation Of Western Massachusetts
Springfield, MA
$50,890,910
Community Foundation Of Herkimer And Oneida Counties Inc
Utica, NY
$21,224,240
Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc
Worcester, MA
$20,277,510
Connecticut Community Foundation Inc
Waterbury, CT
$14,938,642
New York City Partnership Foundation Inc
New York, NY
$7,216,615
Community Foundation Of Eastern Connecticut
New London, CT
$10,396,872
The Community Foundation For The Greater Capital Region Inc
Albany, NY
$11,740,454
Southcoast Community Foundation Inc
New Bedford, MA
$12,813,868
Adirondack Foundation
Lake Placid, NY
$9,291,443
Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Inc
Torrington, CT
$11,882,458
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc
Jamestown, NY
$12,003,854
Community Foundation For Nantucket
Nantucket, MA
$6,964,101
Community Foundation Of North Central Massachusetts Inc
Fitchburg, MA
$9,751,867
Cambridge Community Foundation
Cambridge, MA
$9,057,773

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