Commonwealth Cares Fund Inc is located in Waltham, MA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Commonwealth Cares Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2014, Commonwealth Cares Fund Inc has awarded 48 individual grants totaling $1,038,962. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMONWEALTH CARES PROVIDES CONTRIBUTIONS OF TIME, TALENT, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO A WIDE RANGE OF PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS AIMED AT RELIEVING HUMAN SUFFERING, PROMOTING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND SUSTAINING AND PROTECTING OUR PLANET'S RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTS PAID TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Paula O'shaughnessy Secretary And Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Heather Zack Treasurer/board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joni Youngwirth President/board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wayne Bloom Chairman/board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Pagano Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Jessica Fougere Board Member | Trustee | $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 | $549,707 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $494,123 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $549,707 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $45,390 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $209,661 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $804,758 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $368,358 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,485 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $404,855 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $455,365 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $905,298 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,360,663 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $75,000 |
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 | $75,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,285,663 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,360,663 |
Over the last fiscal year, Commonwealth Cares Fund Inc has awarded $210,678 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Wellesley, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $43,778 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $25,250 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $23,800 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Commonwealth Cares Fund Inc has recieved totaling $148.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $148 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sharp Charitable Tr Newton, MA | $8,222,395 | $1,860,011 |
Kollel Bais Yisrael Brooklyn, NY | $246,843 | $998,434 |
Bais Eluzer Fund Monroe, NY | $1,452,032 | $712,379 |
Little Essentials Brooklyn, NY | $330,194 | $693,584 |
Bundles Of Joy New York Inc Bronxville, NY | $395,317 | $592,898 |
Joyce Hergenhan Private Foundation Fairfield, CT | $4,037,389 | $229,293 |
Songs Of Love Foundation Forest Hills, NY | $1,668,057 | $546,584 |
Clark Gillies Foundation Farmingdale, NY | $420,107 | $657,215 |
Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance New York, NY | $104,904 | $568,991 |
Brides Across America Andover, MA | $512,791 | $461,175 |
Commonwealth Cares Fund Inc Waltham, MA | $1,360,663 | $804,758 |
Cardinal Kung Foundation Inc Stamford, CT | $669,690 | $284,920 |