Philanthropy Connection Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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. Philanthropy Connection 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, Philanthropy Connection Inc generated $376.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $325.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.2% 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 2015, Philanthropy Connection Inc has awarded 81 individual grants totaling $1,731,500. 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 PHILANTHROPY CONNECTIONS MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, TEACH, AND ENABLE WOMEN TO ENGAGE IN COLLECTIVE PHILANTHROPY, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW-RESOURCE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT CREATE INNOVATIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW-RESOURCE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Barbara Gaskin Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Bridget Dunn Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Cathy Konicki Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Cheryl Wakeham Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Melanie Calzetti-Spahr Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Caroline Boeckman Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $297,809 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $78,669 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $376,478 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $76 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $376,554 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $250,000 |
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 | $9,150 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $23,865 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,904 |
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 | $450 |
All other expenses | $2,625 |
Total functional expenses | $325,135 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $313,050 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $252,613 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $14,416 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $580,079 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $125,000 |
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 | $125,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $184,605 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $270,474 |
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 | $580,079 |
Over the last fiscal year, Philanthropy Connection Inc has awarded $250,000 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Lawrence, MA PURPOSE: To provide funding | $25,000 |
Roslindale, MA PURPOSE: To provide funding | $25,000 |
Chelsea, MA PURPOSE: To provide funding | $25,000 |
Medford, MA PURPOSE: To provide funding | $25,000 |
Dorchester, MA PURPOSE: To provide funding | $25,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: To provide funding | $25,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Philanthropy Connection Inc has recieved totaling $57,694.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Oneworld Boston Inc Woburn, MA PURPOSE: CIVIC FUNDRAISER | $25,000 |
Rands Foundation Westwood, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $5,700 |
Boeckman Family Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: FOR PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
Boeckman Family Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: FOR PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
Hearthstone Charitable Foundation Moultonborough, NH PURPOSE: HUMANITARIAN | $2,400 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Comic Relief Inc New York, NY | $28,941,799 | $35,831,552 |
Givinga Foundation Inc Wellesley, MA | $2,876,364 | $15,849,424 |
Justgive Inc Weston, CT | $5,012,575 | $11,301,311 |
Clara Lionel Foundation New York, NY | $44,086,810 | $23,596,509 |
Visionspring New York, NY | $15,269,850 | $12,679,680 |
America Gives Inc New York, NY | $1,069,288 | $7,827,978 |
Foundations In Education Inc Bridgeport, CT | $36,181,181 | $11,526,982 |
Grant Recommendation Fund Spring Valley, NY | $460,055 | $4,767,095 |
The Catherine Jefferson Foundation Darien, CT | $18,987,801 | $13,741,460 |
Bikoff Foundation Whitestone, NY | $65,723,002 | $14,790,071 |
Giving Tuesday Inc Brooklyn, NY | $1,987,227 | $3,527,479 |
The Meringoff Family Foundation Inc New York, NY | $455,360 | $3,000,005 |