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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
New Grants and Fund to Boost Agriculture Sustainability, Help Flood-Damaged Farms
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation
When Sam and Jared Newell opened Fruit Fair Supermarket in Chicopee, Mass., five years ago, they didn't have much. "We only had a dream of helping our community with homegrown, healthy food,"...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation
When Sam and Jared Newell opened Fruit Fair Supermarket in Chicopee, Mass., five years ago, they didn't have much. "We only had a dream of helping our community with homegrown, healthy food,"...more
Terrell Joyner leads by providing financial literacy - masslive.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
... mater's Center for Social Justice and acts as a philanthropic services committee member for the Community Foundation of Western...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
... mater's Center for Social Justice and acts as a philanthropic services committee member for the Community Foundation of Western...more
Juniper Summer Writing Institute 2023 Reading Series Slated for June 12-15
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
"With a stellar faculty lineup, and over 90 dedicated workshop participants who are ready to take their work to the next level, we are looking at an electric week full of creative possibilities,"...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
"With a stellar faculty lineup, and over 90 dedicated workshop participants who are ready to take their work to the next level, we are looking at an electric week full of creative possibilities,"...more
Juniper Summer Writing Institute Reading Series Returns June 12
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
"With a stellar faculty lineup and over 90 dedicated workshop participants who are ready to take their work to the next level, we are looking at an electric week full of creative possibilities,"...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
"With a stellar faculty lineup and over 90 dedicated workshop participants who are ready to take their work to the next level, we are looking at an electric week full of creative possibilities,"...more
Giving back to the land: One-day giving event will help trusts conserve trails, forests, farms ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The event was born out of Valley Gives Day, which had been run by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts from 2012 to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The event was born out of Valley Gives Day, which had been run by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts from 2012 to...more
Community Foundation's New Leader Focuses on Equitable Economic Mobility
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Ford Foundation
When Katie Zobel announced in 2022 that she'd be stepping down as president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, the agency in Springfield, Mass., was one of the first to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Ford Foundation
When Katie Zobel announced in 2022 that she'd be stepping down as president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, the agency in Springfield, Mass., was one of the first to...more
Regional Notebook: Jan. 14, 2023 - Greenfield Recorder
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Foundation names new president, CEO SPRINGFIELD — The trustees of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts have appointed Megan Burke...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Foundation names new president, CEO SPRINGFIELD — The trustees of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts have appointed Megan Burke...more
Regional Notebook: Dec. 19, 2022 - Greenfield Recorder
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Elwin Binu, a 15-year-old cadet with the Civil Air Patrol in Amherst, Mass., was recently promoted to senior airman after meeting all the requirements for the Col. Mary Feik Achievement. "Cadet Binu...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Elwin Binu, a 15-year-old cadet with the Civil Air Patrol in Amherst, Mass., was recently promoted to senior airman after meeting all the requirements for the Col. Mary Feik Achievement. "Cadet Binu...more
Warm the Children ramps up ahead of winter - Greenfield Recorder
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
... which are tax-deductible, are placed in an account overseen by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Warm the Children...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
... which are tax-deductible, are placed in an account overseen by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Warm the Children...more
Regional Notebook: June 28, 2022 - Greenfield Recorder
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has awarded 20 local artists — including three from Franklin County — a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has awarded 20 local artists — including three from Franklin County — a...more
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Google+ and Mashable Holds First Charity Hangout-a-thon
Mashable is teaming up with Google+ for its first-ever Hangout-a-thon on Dec. 3 for Giving Tuesday. The Hangout-a-thon is a phoneathon for the connected generation of the 21st century, which features 12 hours of captivating guests sharing updates on some of the most disruptive nonprofits working today.