Public Benefit : Community Foundations
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
A vital resource for the charitable work in the Pioneer Valley
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (62.94) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 89.6% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 7.1% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 3.2% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.02 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.96) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 12.3% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 3.9% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 12.10 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (23.97) |
Income Statement (FYE 03/2006)
Contact Information
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115
tel: (413) 732-2858
fax: (413) 733-8565
Leadership (FYE 03/2006)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Faerber | President (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $120,396 | 1.68% |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Founded in 1991, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers a charitable endowment consisting of approximately 450 separately identified funds ($85 million) serving the three counties bordering the Connecticut River in Western Massachusetts (Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklinn Counties). The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is a vital resource for the charitable work that sustains the quality of life in the Pioneer Valley. The Foundation distributes over $6 million each year for charitable purposes.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts - MA | 62.94 | |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay - FL | 69.71 | |
| North Carolina Community Foundation - NC | 66.19 | |
| The San Diego Foundation - CA | 61.89 | |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation - NH | 66.28 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts - MA | 62.94 | |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan - MI | 61.39 | |
| Austin Community Foundation - TX | 67.16 | |
| California Community Foundation - CA | 69.51 | |
| East Bay Community Foundation - CA | 66.59 | |
| Arizona Community Foundation - AZ | 65.70 | |
