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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
COVID-19 Response Fund awards $725K, with 7 Franklin County nonprofits benefiting
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has announced new grants totaling $725,000 to 26 nonprofits through...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has announced new grants totaling $725,000 to 26 nonprofits through...more
Guest columnists The Rev. Vicki Kemper and Marylou Sullivan: Congregation answers a call
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
First we made contributions totaling $5,000 to the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
First we made contributions totaling $5,000 to the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts,...more
COVID-19 Response Fund Awards $725000 to 26 Nonprofits in Latest Grant Round
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts announced new grants totaling $725,000 to 26 local nonprofits through...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts announced new grants totaling $725,000 to 26 local nonprofits through...more
Local non-profits receive financial boost from Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A recent survey of Massachusetts nonprofit organizations has found that one-third reported they may have to close...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A recent survey of Massachusetts nonprofit organizations has found that one-third reported they may have to close...more
$725K awarded to 26 local non-profits as part of COVID-19 response fund
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
(WWLP) — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is providing grants worth $725,000 to 26 local nonprofits through the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
(WWLP) — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is providing grants worth $725,000 to 26 local nonprofits through the...more
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts COVID-19 Response Fund tops $5M in grants ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The Community Foundation has awarded 249 grants to 115 organizations, said Ellen Leuchs, vice president of philanthropic services. "A number...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The Community Foundation has awarded 249 grants to 115 organizations, said Ellen Leuchs, vice president of philanthropic services. "A number...more
$725K awarded to 26 local non-profits as part of COVID-19 response fund
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
(WWLP)– The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is providing grants worth $725,000 to 26 local nonprofits through the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
(WWLP)– The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is providing grants worth $725,000 to 26 local nonprofits through the...more
Community Foundation Welcomes Two New Staff Members
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) announced two new staff members, filling key development...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) announced two new staff members, filling key development...more
Local non-profits to receive community funding during pandemic
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is providing $785,000 worth of grants to these organizations. Girls Inc. of the Valley in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is providing $785,000 worth of grants to these organizations. Girls Inc. of the Valley in...more
Community Legal Aid expanding education-related legal services
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The expansion is possible thanks to funding provided by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Northern Berkshire County...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The expansion is possible thanks to funding provided by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Northern Berkshire County...more
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