Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc.



The seeds for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts were planted in 1991 by a group of concerned citizens who formed a steering committee to discuss the need for a public community foundation. Over the next four years, a feasibility study funded by the Island and the Polaroid foundations was conducted, the first Corporators meeting was held, and a board of directors was appointed in 1994.


The Foundation was officially launched in 1995 when CFSEMA incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, obtained nonprofit tax-exempt status from the IRS, and hired Anne M. Beaulieu as its first president. The Foundation's first $100,000 gift was received that year, and in 1997 CFSEMA received a gift of one million dollars to establish the drug abuse prevention and education effort known as Youth Entitled to Success (Project YES).

Web Address

www.cfsema.org


Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

Assets

2019 - 41,915,970
2018 - 35,719,482
2017 - 36,391,823
Domestic Grants

2019 - 3,446,899
2018 - 3,272,101


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts


New Bedford's Discovery Language Academy to offer free Adult English Language Program
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

For more than a decade, the SouthCoast Community Foundation has managed the New Bedford area grant program of the Polaroid...more

SouthCoast Community Foundation marks 25th anniversary
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

... new name and longstanding commitment to social justice and philanthropy. ... In addition to its work matching philanthropic donors with needs in...more

SouthCoast Community Foundation welcomes new board members
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

... members bring the skills and community knowledge we need to continue serving as a catalyst of effective philanthropy in these challenging...more

Organizations changes name to SouthCoast Community Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

The Foundation unveiled its new name and logo at the virtual event, also announcing that the organization awarded nearly $3.5 million in grants...more

Organizations changes name to SouthCoast Community Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

These grants and scholarships ranged from $100 to $100,000 and each tells a story of an individual, family or business committed to philanthropy....more

Community Foundation awards $1.5 million to Southcoast non-profits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

NEW BEDFORD — The Community Foundation announced Monday that in June it has awarded over $1.5 Million to 41 nonprofits providing...more

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts gets a new name
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

NEW BEDFORD – The Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts is now the SouthCoast Community Foundation, the...more

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth launches COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

... of “Habitat Here & Now,” a new COVID-19 Rent Relief Fund, as a result of a grant from the Community Foundation of Southeastern...more

Margaret McKay Dodge Perry
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dartmouth Education, Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, 128 Union Street,...more



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