Friends Of Mascoma Foundation

Organization Overview

Friends Of Mascoma Foundation is located in Canaan, NH. The organization was established in 2015. 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 12/2021, Friends Of Mascoma Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Mascoma Foundation 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, Friends Of Mascoma Foundation generated $333.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $238.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION TO BENEFIT THE MASCOMA VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE MASCOMA VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ON SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NUTRITIONAL WELL-BEING FOR OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE THE SCHOOL FACILITIES, FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FRIENDS FEEDING FRIENDS IS OUR PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES FOOD INSECURITY, NUTRITIONAL WELL-BEING AND FOOD WASTE IN OUR MASCOMA VALLEY. WE ARE AGENTS OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOD BANK TO PROVIDE THEIR RESOURCES TO OUR THREE REGISTERED FOOD PANTRIES. WE HAVE AN IN-HOUSE PANTRY AT THE MASCOMA VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL THAT OFFERS 4 SCHOOL BUILDINGS SNACKS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AS WELL AS BACKPACKS TO TAKE HOME. DURING ALL SCHOOL BREAKS BOXES OF FOOD TO SUPPLEMENT SCHOOL FAMILIES' WEEKLY FOOD ARE PROVIDED. STUDENT SCHOOL GROUPS WILL ORGANIZE THE FOOD AND HELP DISTRIBUTE IT TO FAMILIES. WE ALSO OPERATE TWO PUBLIC FOOD PANTRIES (ENFIELD AND CANAAN) THAT ARE OPEN ONCE A WEEK AND ACCESSIBLE TO ANY RESIDENTS OF THE MASCOMA VALLEY TOWNS OF CANAAN, DORCHESTER, ENFIELD, GRAFTON AND ORANGE. WE HAVE DISTRIBUTED OVER 95000 POUNDS OF FOOD AND PERSONAL ARTICLES DURING 2021. WE HAD 1122 HOUSEHOLDS VISIT OUR PUBLIC PANTRIES THAT COMPRISED OF 2007 INDIVIDUALS THAT NEEDED ASSISTANCE. WE HAVE OVER 600 HOUSEHOLDS REGISTERED AS CLIENTS TO DATE. WE ARE PART OF A NH FEEDING NH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOD BANK THAT ENABLES US TO PURCHASE FRESH PRODUCE FROM LOCAL FARMS.


OUR MINI-GRANT PROGRAM PROMOTES AND ENCOURAGES OUR MASCOMA VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF TO FACILITATE GREAT TEACHING IDEAS OR CREATIVE ENRICHMENT PROJECTS AND RESOURCES THAT BENEFIT OUR STUDENTS. WE AWARDED $4208.41 TO PROJECTS SUCH AS A SCIENCE EXPERIMENT (CONCENTRATION OF ACID IN VINEGAR EXPERIMENT), DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION BOOKS FOR THE ELEMENTARY LIBRARY,AND A HANDS-ON CRAFTWORKS PROJECT WITH A MASTER WOODSMAN, AND A CREATIVE ONLINE PROGRAM CALLED BREAKOUT.EDU. WE ARE HOPEFUL THAT LESS COVID RESTRICTIONS WILL ALLOW STAFF TO UTILIZE THIS RESOURCE MORE.


OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO RECENT GRADUATING SENIORS AS WELL AS PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS TO EARN A SUPPLEMENTAL AMOUNT TOWARDS FOUR YEAR, TRADE, TECHNICAL OR CERTIFICATION SCHOOLS. APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET AND VOTE ON AWARDING THE SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY. WE THEN PRESENT THEM IN PERSON ON AWARDS NIGHT. WE AWARDED $21,784.00 IN 2021 THAT INCLUDED 19 GRADUATING SENIORS. ONE OF OUR HOPES FOR THE FUTURE IS WE CAN PUBLICIZE AND PROMOTE TRADES SCHOOLS MORE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Eula Kozma
Executive Director
$47,463
Holly West
President
$0
Katherine Stewart
Vice President
$0
Carolyn Cusick
Treasurer
$0
Elizabeth Murray
Secretary
$0
Matthew Dow
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$73,626
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$248,601
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $121,838
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$322,227
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $90
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 $10,938
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $333,255

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Friends Of Mascoma Foundation has recieved totaling $37,692.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
New Hampshire Center For Nonprofits

Concord, NH

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$11,374
Couch Family Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Wolfe Fam Charitable Foundation Tr

Sylvania, OH

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT

$5,000
Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation

Penobscot, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$5,000
Agnes M Lindsay Trust

Chelmsford, MA

PURPOSE: FOOD PANTRIES,FOOD BANKS

$3,500
Agnes M Lindsay Trust

Chelmsford, MA

PURPOSE: FOOD PANTRIES,FOOD BANKS

$2,500
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