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 65 individual grants totaling $1,475,747. 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
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH GRANTS EACH YEAR, CCF SUPPORTS A WIDE RANGE OF PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS WHEREVER AND WHENEVER OUR HELP IS NEEDED MOST. OUR COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY ENSURES THAT 100% OF EVERY DOLLAR DONATED IS DIRECTLY CHANNELED TO THOSE IN NEED. DURING 2023, 156 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED GRANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Wayne Bloom Chairman/board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paula O'shaughnessy Secretary/board Member (through Oct 2023) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joni Youngwirth President/board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Heather Zack Treasurer/board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jessica Fougere Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Amy Pagano Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $491,403 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $366,151 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $491,403 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $40,080 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,590 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $535,073 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $396,522 |
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 | $13,700 |
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 | $2,515 |
Total functional expenses | $412,737 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,166 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $390,074 |
Investments—other securities | $1,120,526 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,512,766 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $55,000 |
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 | $55,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,456,766 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,000 |
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 | $1,512,766 |
Over the last fiscal year, Commonwealth Cares Fund Inc has awarded $245,110 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
AMERICAN RED CROSS PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $61,810 |
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
HOPE FOR UKRAINE PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $14,800 |
HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $75,000 |
DANBURY GRASSROOTS ACADEMY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,500 |