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Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Founded in 1991, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers a charitable endowment consisting of approximately 514 separately identified funds ($97 million) serving the three counties bordering the Connecticut River in Western Massachusetts (Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties).
Web Address
www.communityfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CFWM413
Web Address
www.communityfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CFWM413
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Assets
2020 - 163,110,259
2019 - 153,197,188
2018 - 146,127,827
2017 - 131,502,632
2020 - 163,110,259
2019 - 153,197,188
2018 - 146,127,827
2017 - 131,502,632
Domestic Grants
2020 - 9,495,737
2019 - 7,748,727
2018 - 8,653,445
2020 - 9,495,737
2019 - 7,748,727
2018 - 8,653,445
Recent News from Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Help your community: It's Valley Gives Day!
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The successful event hosted by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is now in its fourth year, but for the first time, it is being held...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The successful event hosted by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is now in its fourth year, but for the first time, it is being held...more
Valley Gives returns Tuesday as 24-hour online philanthropy event
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — In a new twist to the Valley Gives day-long philanthropy event, 200 supporters of various causes have started personal...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — In a new twist to the Valley Gives day-long philanthropy event, 200 supporters of various causes have started personal...more
24 hours of giving set to begin in the Pioneer Valley
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
(WWLP) – On Monday, members of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts held a ceremonial boat launch to kick off the annual...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
(WWLP) – On Monday, members of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts held a ceremonial boat launch to kick off the annual...more
Valley Gives Day returns May 3 for day-long philanthropy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — Valley Gives — the Pioneer Valley's day-long, social-media-driven fundraising push — will return Tuesday, May 3, after a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — Valley Gives — the Pioneer Valley's day-long, social-media-driven fundraising push — will return Tuesday, May 3, after a...more
Community members in Longmeadow learn about tying philanthropy to estates
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The Community Foundation, which has been operating for 25 years, is a local nonprofit that focuses on philanthropic gifts from members of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The Community Foundation, which has been operating for 25 years, is a local nonprofit that focuses on philanthropic gifts from members of...more
Glenmeadow Learning Examines Philanthropy's Role in Estate Planning
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
As part of “Informed Giving: A Look at Philanthropy's Role in Estate Planning,” a panel of experts will help participants identify their...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
As part of “Informed Giving: A Look at Philanthropy's Role in Estate Planning,” a panel of experts will help participants identify their...more
Editorial: Shelter tops shared goals in every caring community
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The new nonprofit, supported by private donations and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, uses volunteers to help...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The new nonprofit, supported by private donations and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, uses volunteers to help...more
Lawyer Paul Doherty, philanthropist and community resource, dies at age 81 in Longmeadow
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Katie Allan Zobel, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts recalled Monday a 2009 lunch with Doherty that lead...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Katie Allan Zobel, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts recalled Monday a 2009 lunch with Doherty that lead...more
Attorney Steven Schwartz Named Distinguished Advisor in Philanthropy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The award is presented annually by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts in partnership with the Estate Planning Council...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The award is presented annually by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts in partnership with the Estate Planning Council...more
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts announces scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
10-14-10 Holyoke - Republican Staff photo by Don Treeger- Scenes from the 19th Annual Meeting of the Community Foundation of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
10-14-10 Holyoke - Republican Staff photo by Don Treeger- Scenes from the 19th Annual Meeting of the Community Foundation of...more
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