Watertown Community Foundation Inc is located in Watertown, MA. The organization was established in 2005. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Watertown Community Foundation Inc 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 12/2021, Watertown Community Foundation Inc generated $707.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $755.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 26.1% per year over the past 7 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 2016, Watertown Community Foundation Inc has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $945,005. 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
THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO PROMOTE A STRONG, CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING CONNECTIONS, RESPECT AND MUTUAL SUPPORT AMONG WATERTOWN'S DIVERSE RESIDENTS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FOR THE CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION COMMENCED OPERATIONS ON DECEMBER 29, 2003. IT HAS BEEN ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL RELATED ACTIVITIES AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jan Singer Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $55,012 |
David Siegel President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
William B Ford CPA Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Emily Barclay Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kathryn White Co-Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Anthony Paolillo Treasurer/clerk | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,185 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $401,410 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $131,171 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,215 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $534,766 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $45,168 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $127,637 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$400 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $707,171 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $635,481 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,818 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,939 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,175 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,782 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,159 |
Advertising and promotion | $885 |
Office expenses | $14,512 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $305 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $250 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $594 |
Total functional expenses | $754,961 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $223,453 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,278 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $7,500 |
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 | $4,487 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,509,491 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,753,209 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,561 |
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 | $21,090 |
Total liabilities | $63,651 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $581,630 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,107,928 |
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 | $2,753,209 |
Over the last fiscal year, Watertown Community Foundation Inc has awarded $585,419 in support to 13 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Newton, MA PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE | $155,000 |
Watertown, MA PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | $155,000 |
Framingham, MA PURPOSE: FOOD SECURITY, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, COVID KITS, MUTUAL AID COORDINATOR | $150,800 |
WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT GRANTS AND FOOD SECURITY WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM | $41,086 |
WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY PURPOSE: SUPPORT INSTRUCTOR COMPENSATION AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FROM AUGUST 2021 THROUGH MAY 2022 FOR "LASER CUTTER 101" WHERE NEW USERS CAN LEARN HOW TO OPERATE THE LASER CUTTER MACHINE SAFELY. | $12,500 |
Watertown, MA PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Watertown Community Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $7,555.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Bilezikian Family Foundation Inc Yarmouthport, MA PURPOSE: SUPPORT WORK TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT CLOSE KNIT COMMUNITY | $7,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $55 |
Beg. Balance | $1,286,556 |
Earnings | $167,475 |
Ending Balance | $1,454,031 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI | $1,346,682,058 | $194,702,159 |
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving Hartford, CT | $1,125,106,021 | $82,935,365 |
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Concord, NH | $946,933,381 | $84,058,560 |
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $874,380,305 | $143,802,626 |
Community Foundation For Greater New Haven New Haven, CT | $745,279,119 | $58,670,540 |
Federation Of Jewish Communities Of The C I S Inc New York, NY | $45,162,356 | $39,631,208 |
Fairfield Countys Community Foundation Inc Norwalk, CT | $264,164,706 | $42,534,303 |
Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT | $310,876,312 | $39,275,546 |
Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester, NY | $452,673,006 | $59,557,190 |
Catholic Charities Of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $41,576,335 | $33,263,179 |
New World Foundation New York, NY | $131,879,332 | $14,635,341 |
Central New York Community Foundation Inc Syracuse, NY | $395,864,792 | $49,020,873 |